Start to Read Pack

Book excerpt: For parents who want to start their child on the road to reading, this pack contains eight Usborne Very First Reading books, all specially written for shared reading; a write-in workbook--with parents' notes--for children to reinforce their learning and to help parents keep track of their progress; reward stickers and an alphabet poster. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Children are also encouraged to play the BAFTA-nominated free online reading game Teach Your Monster To Read, which combines top quality games design with essential learning.