{"product_id":"usborne-very-first-reading-library-50-books-collection-set-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Usborne Very First Reading Library 50 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirate Pat\u003cbr\u003eDouble Trouble\u003cbr\u003eThe Dressing-Up Box\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Mac\u003cbr\u003eA Bus For Miss Moss\u003cbr\u003eThe Perfect Pet\u003cbr\u003eDog Diary\u003cbr\u003eBad Jack Fox\u003cbr\u003eGrizzle Bear Rock\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Ring\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen Makes A Scene\u003cbr\u003eA Fright In The Night\u003cbr\u003eStop That Cow!\u003cbr\u003eThe Deep Dark Woods\u003cbr\u003eMoon Zoom\u003cbr\u003eRun, Rabbit, Run!\u003cbr\u003eLate Night At The Zoo\u003cbr\u003eWild School\u003cbr\u003eThe Circus Under The Sea\u003cbr\u003eThe Monster Diner\u003cbr\u003eKnight Fright\u003cbr\u003eMr. Mystery\u003cbr\u003eThe Wish Fish\u003cbr\u003eThe Lion and The Mouse\u003cbr\u003eKing Midas and The Gold\u003cbr\u003eThe Sun and The Wind\u003cbr\u003eThe Fox and Crow\u003cbr\u003eThe Fox and The Stork\u003cbr\u003eThe Ant and The Grasshopper\u003cbr\u003eOld Macdonald Had A Farm\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Wishes\u003cbr\u003eAnansi And The Bag Of Wisdom\u003cbr\u003eThe Rabbit's Tale\u003cbr\u003eThe Greedy Dog\u003cbr\u003eDoctor Foster Went To Gloucester\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Melon\u003cbr\u003eHow Bear Lost His Tail\u003cbr\u003eLittle Miss Muffet\u003cbr\u003eOld Mother Hubbard\u003cbr\u003eOne, Two, Buckle My Shoe\u003cbr\u003eThe Daydreamer\u003cbr\u003eThere Was A Crooked Man\u003cbr\u003eThe Tortoise and The Eagle\u003cbr\u003eKing Donkey Ears\u003cbr\u003eClever Rabbit and The Wolves\u003cbr\u003eThe Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe\u003cbr\u003eHow Elephants Lost Their Wings\u003cbr\u003eThe Genie In The Bottle\u003cbr\u003eThe Dragon and The Phoenix\u003cbr\u003eClever Rabbit and The Lion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789124089337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bumper 50-book paperback collection brings together the first two stages of the much-loved Usborne Reading Programme in one gift-ready set. It combines the Very First Reading series with First Reading Levels One and Two, guiding beginner readers from shared, help-along stories through to short tales they can tackle independently. Bright illustrations, rhyming text and carefully levelled vocabulary make this an ideal starter library for children moving from nursery rhymes and picture books towards confident, fluent reading at home or in the classroom, with plenty of variety to keep young learners motivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Usborne Very First Reading and First Reading series were developed with reading experts to support the early phonics and word-recognition skills taught in school. The first 22 titles come from Very First Reading, designed to be read together with an adult, using simple, rhythmic sentences and repetition so a child can join in even before they can decode every word alone. The next 12 titles, from First Reading Level One, introduce short, punchy stories with a slightly wider vocabulary, encouraging children to have their first go at reading unaided. The remaining 16 titles from First Reading Level Two build on this foundation with longer sentences, richer vocabulary and more varied storylines, drawing on Aesop's fables, traditional nursery rhymes and original tales alike. Each book is a manageable 32 pages, so children experience the satisfaction of finishing a whole story in one sitting, building confidence and reading stamina with every page turned. Colourful, characterful artwork throughout keeps young readers engaged, while consistent story structures and carefully levelled text support a smooth, steady progression through the entire Usborne Reading Programme. This set is a natural next step after early picture books and forms a firm foundation before children move on to Usborne's more advanced Young Reading titles further along their reading journey, making it an ideal all-in-one starter library for any home bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 paperback books covering two full levels of the Usborne Reading Programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgresses gently from shared reading to independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, achievable 32-page stories build confidence and reading stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of original stories, traditional rhymes and classic fables keeps content varied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, engaging illustrations support comprehension and enjoyment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value way to build a home reading library or support school phonics learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together stories from a range of experienced Usborne authors and illustrators, including Mairi Mackinnon, who helped establish the phonics-based approach behind the Very First Reading series, alongside other trusted contributors to the wider First Reading range. Usborne is one of the UK's leading independent children's publishers, celebrated for combining well-researched educational expertise with imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustration. For decades, Usborne's carefully levelled reading schemes have supported parents, carers and teachers in nurturing confident, enthusiastic young readers right across the country and far beyond, one small book at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliantly affordable way to fill a bookshelf with 50 engaging early readers in one go, this set takes the guesswork out of levelled reading and gives beginner readers a genuine sense of achievement with every single story they complete, session after session, week after week, right through the school year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork and edition may vary slightly from the image shown; ISBN and UK edition as listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807648780525,"sku":"PLD1191","price":26.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/usborne-very-first-reading-library-50-books-set-paperback-front.jpg?v=1784300330","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/usborne-very-first-reading-library-50-books-collection-set-ages-5-7-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}