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Pirate Pat
Summary
Very First Reading: Book 1
Pirate Pat
- An exciting story to inspire very beginner readers.
- Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools.
- Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d.
- Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
“If you want a great set of reading books for little'uns who have just started learning to read, look no further. This is inspired.”
The Independent review of Usborne Very First Reading books
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Information
Key Stage: FS E (info)
Hardback with ribbon marker:
ISBN: 9781409507031
32 pages
196 x 130mm
Author/Editor: Mairi Mackinnon
Illustrator: Mike and Carl Gordan
Awards
US Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family 2011
Awarded to the Usborne Very First Reading series. For the Teachers' Choice Award, teachers who are also parents evaluate books, games, websites, electronics, and more — to choose the best tools for at-home learning.
Bronze Award in the 5-7 Educator Awards 2010
Awarded to the Usborne Very First Reading series. The award's aim is to identify and reward excellence in educational products that have been designed for children in Key Stage 1.
Press & Blog Reviews
Some books were just made for sharing! And if they give a child the confidence to read alone, it will be a major step on their road to independence. So Usborne have come up with the ideal solution – a series of exciting and beautifully illustrated books specially developed to offer a structured and methodical programme of reading. Whether you are a parent, a carer or a teacher, you can be sure that the Very First Reading books will turn learning into an adventure.
Lancashire Evening Post
A fantastic new series of enjoyable and fun books for you to share with your child. This series is an excellent complement to your child's school curriculum.
Families Journal
Reader Reviews
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This is just what I was looking for. My three year old is very keen to start reading and is learning the connection between letters and sounds - he can't actually read right now, but the simple rhymes in the book make it easy for children to remember the words. He has taken ownership of the right hand side of the book and 'reads' the words himself with his finger under them. The story is great - though there is one page that doesn't scan very well. My son also enjoys the puzzles at the back of the book. We shall be buying more - I hope the others in the series are as good as Pirate Pat.
Kerri Tyler, 12th October 2011
Extras
- Usborne Quicklinks
See the Internet links for this book. - Teach your Monster to Read
If your child is just starting to learn to read, this free game will help give them speed and accuracy in recognising letters. Click on the link to find out more about the game. - Video clip of Peter Usborne talking about Very First Reading
- Visit the Very First Reading mini site
Find information about synthetic phonics and the structure of the series, along with downloadable puzzles for each title.
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