More information for parents and teachers
Find out more about the different levels and progression between the levels in this chart for parents and teachers.
Reading Programme
Designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner and reluctant readers.
Choose a level, or find out more about the Reading Programme below.
Supported by experts
The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, a leading expert in the teaching of reading, who helped to draw up the eight-level framework and reads every title before publication.
Alison helped to establish the key principles of the Usborne Reading Programme: exciting, engaging narrative that both appeals to readers and provides inspiration for their own writing, and lively, detailed design and illustration.
Non-fiction titles also draw on the expertise of specialists in the relevant areas. A number of these tie in with key topics in the UK National Curriculum, especially for history.
Very First Reading
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. See a selection of titles below.
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First Reading books (Level 1-4)
These are designed to be the first books a beginner will own and read for pleasure, with very light support from a parent or teacher. They encourage the reader to develop reading stamina, and include up to six pages of fun, reading-related puzzles. See a selection of titles below.
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Age: 4+£5.99
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Age: 4+£5.99
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Age: 7+£5.99
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Age: 4+£5.99
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Age: 4+£5.99
Young Reading books (Series 1-4)
These are designed for newly independent readers to become confident and fluent. With a wide range of lively chapter books including adaptations of classics, history titles and original fiction, there is something for everyone to enjoy. See a selection of books below.
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Age: 6+£5.99
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Age: 7+£5.99
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Age: 6+£5.99
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Age: 7+£5.99
Teach Your Monster to Read
Teach Your Monster to Read is an award-winning game that helps children learn to read, created by the Usborne Foundation.