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Titles in This Set
Ted in a Red Bed
Hen's Pens
Big Pig on a Dig
Fat Cat on a Mat
Goose on the Loose
Fox on a Box
Shark in the Park
Mouse Moves House
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep
Toad Makes a Road
Frog on a Log
Ted's Shed
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780746078372
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Age Range: Ages 3-5
Overview
This charming boxed set brings together twelve brightly illustrated Usborne Phonics Readers, written by Phil Roxbee Cox and illustrated by the much-loved Stephen Cartwright. Each softback story uses simple, rhyming, phonics-based text to help children take their first confident steps into independent reading. With playful characters, silly situations and gentle repetition, this collection is a firm favourite for pre-schoolers and children just beginning to sound out words, whether shared at home during story time or used as supportive reading practice in the classroom.
About the Books
Every book in this Usborne Phonics Readers set follows the same tried-and-tested formula: a short, funny story built almost entirely from simple, decodable words that share a common sound pattern, such as "Ted in a Red Bed" or "Fat Cat on a Mat". This synthetic phonics approach lets newly confident readers sound out words letter by letter and blend them together, giving them the thrill of reading a whole story by themselves. Several titles, including Fox on a Box and Mouse Moves House, include fun fold-out flaps that invite children to guess what happens next before turning the page, adding an extra layer of interaction to story time. Stephen Cartwright's warm, detailed illustrations - instantly recognisable from decades of beloved Usborne titles - give visual clues to the text, supporting comprehension while children are still building their vocabulary. Each book also includes notes for parents and teachers, explaining the phonics focus of the story and offering simple tips for supporting a child's reading journey at home. Created in consultation with a language specialist, these stories are designed to be enjoyed with very little adult guidance once a child has grasped the basics of phonics. Presented together in one gift-ready collection, these twelve stories offer weeks of varied, engaging reading practice for any pre-school or early primary child.
- Twelve engaging phonics-based stories in one collection
- Simple, decodable text ideal for developing readers
- Interactive fold-out flaps in selected titles
- Charming illustrations by renowned artist Stephen Cartwright
- Includes parent and teacher notes to support reading practice
- A lovely gift set for birthdays, Christmas or starting school
About the Author
Phil Roxbee Cox is a prolific and popular children's author who has written many titles for Usborne, specialising in books that make early reading fun and accessible for young children. The illustrations throughout this set are by Stephen Cartwright, a hugely celebrated British children's book illustrator who illustrated more than 150 books over his career, selling millions of copies worldwide. Cartwright's distinctive, warm artwork - featuring his signature little yellow duck hidden in many titles - has delighted generations of young readers everywhere.
Why You'll Love This Set
With twelve delightful stories, playful illustrations and a genuinely effective phonics approach, this collection makes learning to read feel like fun - a wonderful gift for any child taking their first steps towards confident reading.
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