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Abstract: Seven new titles in the award winning Very First Reading series, designed for children who are learning to read. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics. Inspired rhyming stories on themes children love, including ships and sailors, magic and mix-ups, exploration and adventure, not to mention animals and pets (some distinctly spooky ones!). Superb artwork by world-class illustrators in a brilliant range of styles. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, with the child taking a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Stories followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.

Abstract: It's a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest - and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. ""Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme.""--Julia Eccleshare