First Phonics Words (Very First Reading)

This is perfect for first reader, my LG just started school and book is easy to use and has high frequency words (and in on) and easy CVC words that are easily sounded out (cat dog)

Fast delivery. The book was in extremely good condition- just like new- even though it was 'used'.s. It's small (ladybird size) but is a hardback. Nice illustrations and very simple sentences with easy to read phonics. Great little book to help new readers who are beginning to read their first words and sentences.

Great gift for young family member. Lovely.

the item was quite basic, helpful but could be better

I am absolutely thrilled with this book. My little girl is 4 and very interested in learning to read and write. We bought this book and it was super helpful! The pages focus on 1 word in bold at the top - ie. dog. They then have the phrases below such as 'bad dog' 'wet dog' The words are repeated on additional pages, ie. "man and dog" so that your little one begins to recognise by sight these common words. We gave it to her preschool and they too loved it and found it very helpful.

I first stumbled across this in my local library. It is a relatively new book (2013). My son was 3 (nearly 4) and could recognise all the letters phonically in the alphabet and was showing lots of interest in words - pointing at them in books and pretending to read them whilst tracing them with his finger. On each page there is a 3 letter main word, such as 'cat' in large letters at the top and then lots of different pictures or lots of things going on in one bigger picture with 3 or 4 captions, including the main word. For example: cat on a mat / sad cat / fat cat / cat in a hat. With a tiny bit of help/prompting/reminding, spelling and blending the words, he soon got the hang of it and was very keen to keep 'reading' this book over and over. I thought it was a lovely start to reading and something that was easy enough to begin at home before he had started in reception class at school. I only wish there was a follow up. There are other books in the series, but they seem to be a bit more complex.

Excellent first reading book. My daughter who is four has become delighted she can now read! Lots of three letter words that are spoken phonetically. Lots of repeated words throughout the book. Nicely illustrated. Long enough to give plenty of learning. This is much better than some of the other level 1 books which mix in longer and non phonetic words too. It is not pretending to be a story either. Those baby stories for first readers are a bit poor for a four year olds interest! Definitely buy. Will hopefully find some more like this.

When he became really interested in reading for himself this was the book that got all his attention. Lovely illustrations and as with all Usbourne book great for its purpose. Ok he might not get loads of use out of it but it can be kept for his sister and they really are so reasonable. I have ordered the Phonics Book 2 to go with this one as a progression. I would reccomend it.

Superb book

Love this first words book - keeps my 4 year old entertained and engrossed! Bright pictures and easy reading make it a must-have for early readers!

Buenísimo, no solo para aprender a leer sino como vocabulary builder

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Very cute little book! Perfect next step for my 4 year old after learning to read 3 letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant). I used Elemental Phonics Level 1 by Jady Alvarez (so far just the CVC word pages) and thought this little usborne book would be a great addition to the rest of Elemenal Phonics and the Set 1 (blue box) of Bob's Books that we haven't devled much into yet. There are a few pages of info for the parents that are very helpful, especially if you're new to teaching reading. There is advance to keep it light and fun so your child enjoys reading time as well as actual phonics tips. Lovely!