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The Circus under the Sea

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Circus under the Sea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mairi Mackinnon
Illustrated by Ben Mantle
SeriesVery First Reading
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 199,Width 139
ISBN/Barcode 9781409507147
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 26 March 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The twelfth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents.Age 4+ An imaginative story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult's support, and gains practice reading different spellings of familiar consonant sounds. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

Thank you, Usborne, for producing a series of books that really work, that see story and content as important as skill level, and are genuinely engaging for children (and adults- I'm having a great time too!) Thank you for teaching my daughter to read. * Rhino Reads *