1.0 Very First Reading

13 primary works • 21 total works

Pirate Pat

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

An exciting story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

The Dressing-Up Box

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

An appealing story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d plus new letters g o c k ck e u r. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

A Bus For Miss Moss

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A captivating story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r, plus new letters b h l f and double letters ff ll ss. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Dog Diary

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A delightful story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read; the child’s text uses all the letters of the alphabet in their most regularly-pronounced forms. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Grizzly Bear Rock

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A lively story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text introduces key letter-combinations ch sh th ng. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

The Queen Makes a Scene

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A hilarious story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text introduces the important letter-combinations of the vowel sounds ai ee igh oa
oo (as in "book" and also in "moon"). Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Stop that Cow!

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A hilarious story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text introduces the important letter-combinations of the vowel sounds ar air ear
or ow ur ure. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Run, Rabbit, Run!

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A delightful story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading different spellings of the same vowel sounds. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Late Night At The Zoo

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 31 December 2009

A captivating story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading the split digraph or "magic e" pattern (as in late, time, home). Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Wild School

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 30 December 2009

A lively story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading different spellings of the same vowel sounds. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

The Circus under the Sea

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 30 December 2009

An imaginative story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading different spellings of familiar consonant sounds. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

The Monster Diner

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 30 December 2009

A hilarious story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading vowel sounds pronounced in different ways. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Mr Mystery

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 30 December 2009

A magical story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading longer words and some more tricky spelling patterns. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Big Phonics Workbook

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 June 2012

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. Ages: 4+

Irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers Fully supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks. Ages: 4+

Easy Phonic Words

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 October 2011

A lively phonics wordbook specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This appealing book uses witty and lively scenes to introduce easy-to-read words and common spelling patterns. An engaging way to build a secure foundation for reading with confidence and pleasure.

Phonics Workbook 3

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 August 2011

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The third workbook in the series, with irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers. Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Usborne Very First Reading series of storybooks. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

Phonics Workbook 4

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 August 2011

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The fourth workbook in the series, with irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers. Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Usborne Very First Reading series of storybooks. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

Phonics Workbook 2 Very First Reading

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 July 2011

An introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. Featuring illustrations, colouring activities and stickers, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks.

Phonics Workbook 1

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 July 2011

An introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. Featuring illustrations, colouring activities and stickers, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks.

Abc

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 January 2011

A bright and appealing book to help children associate letter-sounds with pictures and learn their ABCs. Each letter is illustrated with a large, colourful and humorous picture that will appeal to young children. Includes guidance notes on learning the alphabet and letter-names and sounds.

Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed to help children learn to read.