Titles in This Set: Pirate Pat Double Trouble The Dressing-Up Box Captain Mac A Bus for Miss Moss The Perfect Pet Dog Diary Bad Jack Fox Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781836040521 Publisher: Usborne Age Range: Ages 3-7 Overview The Usborne Starting to Read With Phonics 8 Books Collection Set gives young children the confidence to sound out and enjoy their very first stories. Drawn from Usborne's Very First Reading series, each of the eight paperback storybooks introduces new letters and sounds through short, rhyming, illustrated tales. Bundled with a guided activity book, an alphabet chart and reward stickers, this set turns early phonics practice into a genuinely fun, shared reading experience for parents and children alike. About the Books This collection follows the Very First Reading approach, where an adult reads one line and the child reads the next, gradually building phonic knowledge and confidence one step at a time. Each of the eight 32-page storybooks focuses on a handful of new letter sounds, layering skills gently through titles such as Pirate Pat , Double Trouble , The Dressing-Up Box and Captain Mac . Lively rhymes, warm humour and charming illustrations keep young listeners engaged, while repetition helps cement new vocabulary. The accompanying Activity Book works through each letter in turn, offering simple exercises that reinforce sounds from the stories, while the alphabet chart and over 60 reward stickers give children a visual way to track progress. Parents' notes are included, offering practical tips on supporting a child through these early stages of learning to read. Together, the set forms a structured introduction to phonics that can be worked through at a child's own pace, at home or as part of a bedtime routine, slotting naturally alongside classroom phonics teaching. Eight engaging 32-page storybooks that build phonics knowledge step by step Guided Activity Book reinforces letters and sounds through hands-on practice Alphabet chart and 60+ reward stickers make progress fun and visible Parents' notes offer practical support and encouragement for grown-ups Compact box set is ideal for home libraries, classrooms, or as a gift Rhyming, richly illustrated stories keep reluctant readers engaged About the Authors This collection brings together stories from three of Usborne's best-loved early-reading authors: Mairi Mackinnon, Anna Milbourne and Russell Punter. Each has written extensively for Usborne's phonics and first-reading ranges, crafting simple, rhythmic texts designed to support children taking their first steps into independent reading. Their combined experience in early literacy publishing shines through in stories that are carefully levelled, warmly funny and genuinely enjoyable to read aloud, making this set a trusted choice for parents and teachers introducing phonics for the first time. Why You'll Love This Collection With eight charming stories, a guided activity book and reward stickers all in one set, this collection makes learning to read feel like an adventure rather than a chore — perfect for building confident, enthusiastic young readers. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the UK edition with the ISBN listed above.