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Very First Reading

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About the Series

Usborne Very First Reading is an exciting series of books for children who are just starting to learn to read. The series offers the appeal of imaginative rhyming stories and irresistible illustrations. 

 

They are part of a well-researched framework, and are designed to be shared and enjoyed with an adult.

Find out more about how the series works

About synthetic phonics

Resources for the books

Click on a title below and go to Quicklinks for printable activity sheets, wordbank practice words and to listen to the phonemes for each book.

Or listen to our complete phoneme pronunciation guide

Very First Reading

Displaying 24 books
  1. Very First Questions and Answers Why do I have to go to bed?
    Very First Questions and Answers Why do I have to go to bed?
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $14.95
  2. First Phonics Words
    First Phonics Words
    Age: 4+
    RRP  $7.95
  3. Easy Phonic Words
    Easy Phonic Words
    Age: 4+
    RRP  $9.99
  4. The Deep Dark Woods
    The Deep Dark Woods
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  5. A Fright in the Night
    A Fright in the Night
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $9.95
  6. Captain Mac
    Captain Mac
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  7. The Perfect Pet
    The Perfect Pet
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  8. Double Trouble
    Double Trouble
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $9.95
  9. Bad Jack Fox
    Bad Jack Fox
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  10. Mr Mystery
    Mr Mystery
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $8.95
  11. Knight Fight
    Knight Fight
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  12. The Monster Diner
    The Monster Diner
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  13. The Circus under the Sea
    The Circus under the Sea
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  14. Wild School
    Wild School
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  15. Late Night At The Zoo
    Late Night At The Zoo
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  16. Run, Rabbit, Run!
    Run, Rabbit, Run!
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $8.95
  17. Moon Zoom
    Moon Zoom
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $8.95
  18. Stop that Cow!
    Stop that Cow!
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $8.95
  19. The Queen Makes a Scene
    The Queen Makes a Scene
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  20. Grizzly Bear Rock
    Grizzly Bear Rock
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  21. Dog Diary
    Dog Diary
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  22. A Bus For Miss Moss
    A Bus For Miss Moss
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $7.95
  23. The Dressing-Up Box
    The Dressing-Up Box
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $9.95
  24. Pirate Pat
    Pirate Pat
    Age: 3+
    RRP  $9.95
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