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A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole. Written in conjunction with an educational psychology expert.

Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations complement the text and are designed to stimulate further interest

Newer titles in this series have QR links that readers can scan with a smartphone or tablet to watch video clips or listen to music while they read the book.
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Armadillo on a pillow Armadillo on a pillow

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

Sleepy Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy, but he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants… A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations.

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Axolotl finds a bottle Axolotl finds a bottle

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be?

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Bug in a rug Bug in a rug

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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Flamingo plays bingo Flamingo plays bingo

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

Flamingo can’t wait to join the bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card – she needs just one more to win the surprise prize. But when a sneeze from Elephant sends the last ball flying, the chase for the winning number is on…

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Fox on a box (QR) Fox on a box (QR)

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 16 pages
Format: Paperback

Created in consultation with a language expert, this book is part of an engaging phonics-based series, especially written to help your child learn to read.

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Frog on a Log (Board book) Frog on a Log (Board book)

Ages: 2 years and up
Pages: 10 pages
Format: Board book

Usborne's popular phonics readers as a simplified board book with flaps!

Our Price: $4.99
Giraffe in the bath Giraffe in the bath

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

Meet giraffe who is grubby and muddy and needs a hot bath… This lively story has humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

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Hen's pens (QR) Hen's pens (QR)

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

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Hyena ballerina Hyena ballerina

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

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Lizard in a blizzard Lizard in a blizzard

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

A cloud is blocking the sun and Lizard is determined to move it… But lizards are not wizards whatever Lizard thinks! This fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, has wonderful illustrations by David Semple. The book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

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Poodle draws doodles Poodle draws doodles

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

Poodle loves to doodle. The problem is, she sometimes gets carried away – walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in useful? Find out in this colorful addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

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Shark in the park Shark in the park

Ages: 3 years and up
Pages: 16 pages
Format: Paperback

Created in consultation with a language expert, this book is part of an engaging new phonics-based series, especially written to help your child learn to read.

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Toad makes a road (QR) Toad makes a road (QR)

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

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Trick or treat Parakeet (QR) Trick or treat Parakeet (QR)

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

It’s Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock.

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Weasels with measles Weasels with measles

Ages: 4 years and up
Pages: 24 pages
Format: Paperback

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles?

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