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The Monster Diner

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Monster Diner
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mairi Mackinnon
Illustrated by Carl Gordon
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
SeriesVery First Reading
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9781409507154
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 Monster Diner is the thirteenth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents.Age 4+ A hilarious 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 vowel sounds pronounced in different ways. 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 *