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Usborne Phonics Readers
Series · 17
books · 2014-2024

Books in series

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#1

Adder Up a Ladder

2019

Adder’s all set to start her new job at Badger’s Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears? Find out in this charming addition to the Phonics Readers series. David Semple’s, funny, colourful illustrations are perfect for engaging young readers. The series provides simple yet satisfying stories for beginner readers. A spread about phonics gives helpful information for those reading with children.
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#9

Bumblebees on Water Skis

2023

Une histoire rimée pleine de drôlerie, écrite spécialement pour encourager la découverte des mots et des sons de chaque lettre. Les élèves bourdons de Miss Honey veulent s'essayer au ski nautique à la pause-déjeuner dans le dernier-né hilarant de la famille Phonics Readers . Une histoire rimée pleine de drôlerie, écrite spécialement pour encourager la découverte des mots et des sons de chaque lettre. Attention, ces bourdons adeptes du ski nautique sont incontrôlables! Les élèves bourdons de Miss Honey veulent s'essayer au ski nautique à la pause-déjeuner. Comment leur aventure se terminera-t-elle? Pour le savoir, lisez le dernier-né hilarant de la famille Phonics Readers . Avec en prime un contenu audio en ligne.
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#10

Chameleon Comedian

2021

Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural talents to create a magical new act? Find out in this latest addition to the popular Phonics Readers series. The charming, humorous story makes learning phonics fun, as well as being an inspirational tale about making the best of your natural talents. A phonics guide for adults at the end of the book gives added value.
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#12

Cocatoos on a cruise

2024

When Bruce and Sue the cockatoos take their little nephew Lou on a luxury cruise, he causes chaos on every deck. But he might just save the day in the end... Another title in the popular phonics readers series, which makes learning phonics fun.
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#14

Cow Takes a Bow and Other Tales

2019

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#15

Crab in a Lab

2023

Sam the crab loves trying out experiments in her lab- but they don't always go to plan. Can she use her science skills to save her friends from some greedy gannets? Find out in this amusing addition to the ever-growing Phonics Readers series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.
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#26

Gopher the Chauffeur

2023

A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.
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#30

Iguana's Bananas

2020

Iguana is visiting her poorly friend, Sloth. But her attempts to cheer him up go horribly wrong... This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves and you can also listen to the story online. Includes parent's notes on phonics.
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#34

Llamas in Pajamas

2014

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 helps 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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#35

Mole in a hole

2016

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 helps 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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#39

Pangolin plays the mandolin

2023

Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There's just one problem... She's nocturnal so she's twanging her strings in the middle of the night. The other animals in the rainforest aren't happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, this story has been specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio.
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#51

Susanna's Bananas

2020

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#55

Ten-Pin Penguins

2021

This latest addition to the popular early reading series makes learning phonics fun. Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling\\x27s all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he\\x27s won a different competition, without even realizing it?
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#63

Whale Tells a Tale

2022

How can Whale escape from three hungry sharks? By telling them a tale of treasure, perhaps? Find out in this latest edition to the popular Phonics Readers series. Rhyming text and David Semple's humorous, colourful illustrations make learning phonics fun. Notes on phonics for parents and teachers at the back of the book and free online audio of the story available via a QR code on the back cover bring added value.
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#64

Yeti cooks spaghetti

2023

Yeti is expecting a lot of customers at his Ice Cafe. Delicious spaghetti should fill them up, but how much to make? You can't have too much spaghetti- can you? Another hilarious addition the popular Phonics Readers series. This engaging, eye-catching series makes learning phonics fun. Each story introduces beginner readers to a wide variety of letter sounds in a lively, rhyming tale, David Semple's bright, detailed illustrations bring the stories to life, encouraging young readers and listeners to return to them time and time again. Le yéti, propriétaire du Café des Neiges, a beaucoup de clients à nourrir. Il décide de préparer des spaghettis... mais en quelle quantité ? Trop de spaghettis, c'est possible ? Ce livre hilarant est le dernier-né de la collection Phonics Readers. Le yéti, propriétaire du Café des Neiges, a beaucoup de clients à nourrir. Il décide de préparer des spaghettis... mais en quelle quantité ? Trop de spaghettis, c'est possible ? Ce livre hilarant est le dernier-né de la collection Phonics Readers. additional ISBN - 9780794556006 with QR code to hear the story
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#71

Phonics Readers Boxset

2016

20 titles
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Kotisig Usborne Phonics Readers Copertina Flessibile

2020

Beautifully illustrated stories which engage children and start their love of reading. These amazingly constructed stories use phonics-based reading as a tool to help with your children reading at an early age. Recommended 5-7 paperback Usborne Publishing English Ted's shed Toad makes a road Shark in the park Big pig on a dig Goose on the loose Mouse moves house Sam sheep can't sleep Fat cat on a mat Fox on a box Hen's Pens Ted in a red bed Frog on a log

Authors

Usborne
Usborne
Author · 22 books
Usborne Publishing, often called Usborne Books, is a British publisher of children's books founded in 1973 by Peter Usborne.
Lesley Sims
Lesley Sims
Author · 77 books
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.
David Semple
David Semple
Author · 6 books

This is David^^Semple, the UK-based illustrator. Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. David Semple was born in the North East of England in the early 70s. After studying illustration, he enjoyed a stint working in the TV and Film industry in London painting latex puppets & prosthetics! Since then, a pencil has never been far from his grasp and he has designed and illustrated characters for an impressive range of clients across the globe. He lives in York with his designer wife Kate, their three children, and Olive the dog.

Russell Punter
Russell Punter
Author · 70 books
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
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