{"product_id":"usborne-first-thousand-words-collection-3-books-set-heather-amery-paperback","title":"Usborne First Thousand Words Collection 3 Books Set by Heather Amery - Ages 5-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Arabic\u003cbr\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Chinese\u003cbr\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Italian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781409570394 (Arabic) \/ 9781409570387 (Chinese) \/ Italian edition ISBN to be confirmed\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Usborne Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 5-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant Usborne First Thousand Words Collection brings together three bestselling bilingual word books, each pairing a thousand everyday English words with their Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin) and Italian equivalents. Bursting with Stephen Cartwright's much-loved illustrations, every busy scene invites young readers to spot, name and learn new vocabulary in a second language, making this three-book set a brilliant introduction to language learning for curious children and families at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title in this collection follows the classic Usborne First Thousand Words format that has delighted generations of children. Detailed, busy scenes - from the home and street to the farm and seaside - are packed with labelled objects and characters, giving children a thousand words to spot and say in both English and their chosen second language. \u003cem\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Arabic\u003c\/em\u003e introduces vocabulary in Arabic script with a clear pronunciation guide in Roman letters, alongside an explanation of the Arabic alphabet. \u003cem\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e presents key Mandarin vocabulary written in Chinese characters with standard pinyin pronunciation, helping beginners build confidence with both reading and speaking. \u003cem\u003eFirst Thousand Words in Italian\u003c\/em\u003e has been fully revised to mark Usborne's 40th anniversary, refreshing the vocabulary while keeping the same much-loved artwork and layout. Readers can also visit the Usborne Quicklinks website to hear the words spoken aloud by native speakers, reinforcing pronunciation and listening. Playful and endlessly re-readable, these books work equally well as a first introduction to a language, a support for school lessons, or a fun spotting game at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces 1,000 words in Arabic, Chinese and Italian alongside English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy, detailed illustrations by Stephen Cartwright make learning fun and visual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes pronunciation guides and free online audio via Usborne Quicklinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for home learning, bilingual families, or supporting school languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ideal as a gift for curious young linguists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Amery is a celebrated children's author best known for creating the original Usborne First Thousand Words series, which has introduced millions of children worldwide to new languages through pictures and play. Working closely with illustrator Stephen Cartwright, Amery pioneered a scene-based approach to vocabulary building that has since been adapted into dozens of language editions. Her books remain firm favourites in homes, libraries and classrooms thanks to their warmth, humour and enduring educational value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith three languages in one charming set, this collection makes language learning genuinely fun. The busy scenes keep children engaged for hours, while the consistent, trusted format means parents can feel confident they're offering a proven, high-quality educational resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBNs listed refer to the current UK paperback printings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Amery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55329617576318,"sku":"PLD22679","price":14.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/usborne-first-thousand-words-collection-3-books-set-heather-amery.jpg?v=1784360518","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/usborne-first-thousand-words-collection-3-books-set-heather-amery-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}