| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing |
| Publication Year |
2010 |
| ISBN-13 |
9781409507079 |
| ISBN-10 |
1409507076 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Number of Pages |
32 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
160 |
A lively 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 introduces key letter-combinations ch sh th ng. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
Mairi Mackinnon
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
Mairi Mackinnon
Usborne Publishing