The Usborne Very First Reading Program

• the appeal of imaginative rhyming stories and irresistible illustrations
• the support of a well-researched framework
• the enjoyment of shared reading with an adult

This is the US website for Usborne Very First Reading. For the British English website, please visit Usborne.com/veryfirstreading.

Sample spread from Book 1: Pirate Pat

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Usborne Very First Reading is based on the principles of synthetic phonics, which is one of several phonics-based approaches teachers commonly use when teaching children to read.

Reading is both the key to success at school and the source of a lifetime’s pleasure. Usborne Very First Reading helps children develop the skills and motivation they need to read with confidence and enjoyment.

• See how the series works and find links to buy copies of the books
• Find help and advice on teaching your child to read
• Notes for teachers on the structure of Very First Reading
• Download extra activities and puzzles for each book in the series