{"product_id":"usborne-my-first-phonics-reading-library-20-books-collection-set-ages-3-5-paperback","title":"Usborne My First Phonics Reading Library 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCow Takes a Bow and Other Tales\u003cbr\u003e\nSnail Brings the Mail\u003cbr\u003e\nBee Makes Tea\u003cbr\u003e\nUnderpants for Ants\u003cbr\u003e\nCroc Gets a Shock\u003cbr\u003e\nCrow in the Snow\u003cbr\u003e\nSpider in a Glider\u003cbr\u003e\nSeal at the Wheel\u003cbr\u003e\nApe's Great Escape\u003cbr\u003e\nChimp with a Limp\u003cbr\u003e\nHyena Ballerina\u003cbr\u003e\nGiraffe in the Bath\u003cbr\u003e\nGoat in a Boat\u003cbr\u003e\nBug in a Rug\u003cbr\u003e\nKangaroo at the Zoo\u003cbr\u003e\nMole in a Hole\u003cbr\u003e\nLizard in a Blizzard\u003cbr\u003e\nFlamingo Plays Bingo\u003cbr\u003e\nRaccoon on the Moon\u003cbr\u003e\nLlamas in Pyjamas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781474974394\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Usborne\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 3-5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Usborne My First Phonics Reading Library brings together 20 short, rhyming phonics readers for a joyful, confidence-building start to reading. Each brightly illustrated paperback uses simple sounds, repetition and predictable text, making this an ideal first reading library for home, nursery or classroom use, and a firm favourite with parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery story in this 20-book paperback set follows the same winning formula: a short, funny tale told in rhyming, phonically-decodable text, paired with warm, characterful illustrations. Children meet memorable animal characters getting into scrapes — from a circus-going cow and a mail-delivering snail, to a knitting mouse helping some chilly ants, and a lizard whose home-made snow machine won't stop. Titles such as Underpants for Ants, Spider in a Glider and Hyena Ballerina use simple vocabulary and strong rhyme patterns to help children link letter sounds to words on the page. Fourteen stories are illustrated by David Semple and six by Fred Blunt, giving the set a lively, varied visual style. Each book includes notes for parents and teachers, supporting shared reading at home and structured phonics teaching at nursery. Usborne developed the series with literacy experts, so stories progress gradually from single-sound recognition towards simple blends and sight words. Compact and lightweight, the paperbacks are easy for small hands to hold and perfect for a school bag, making this collection ideal for bedtime reading or guided reading sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 rhyming phonics readers in one collection, covering a wide range of early sounds and blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, predictable text supports phonemic awareness and decoding skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, engaging illustrations from David Semple and Fred Blunt bring each animal character to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes notes for parents and teachers to guide shared and independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight paperback format, ideal for home, nursery, school bags or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trusted Usborne series developed with literacy experts, perfect as a gift or classroom resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe My First Phonics Reading Library stories are written and published by Usborne, a leading independent children's publisher working with literacy experts to ensure each reader supports genuine reading progress. The lively illustrations are the work of two acclaimed illustrators: David Semple, known for warm, expressive character work across many children's titles, and Fred Blunt, a picture book author-illustrator celebrated for his humorous, playful style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Reading Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith twenty funny, rhyming stories in one boxed set, this collection makes learning to read feel like play. It's a brilliant, ready-made phonics library that keeps young children entertained while quietly building the reading skills they'll use for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Books will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown in the listing images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Usborne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807613882605,"sku":"PLD11853","price":19.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/usborne-my-first-phonics-reading-library-20-books-paperback-set.jpg?v=1784295743","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/usborne-my-first-phonics-reading-library-20-books-collection-set-ages-3-5-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}