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Pirate Pat
Series: Very First Reading
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The first title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.
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The humorous and lively rhyming story of Pirate Pat follows the adventures of Pirate Pat as he searches for treasure under Granny's house. This is the first title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed to introduce reading to younger children alongside their parents.
Suitable for ages 4 and up, this exciting story aims to inspire very beginner readers. It is based on the principles of synthetic phonics and supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools.
The book encourages adult and child participation by taking turns to read, with the child's text using only the letters s, a, t, p, i, n, m, and d. Fun puzzles are included to test understanding and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Pirate Pat has been praised for effectively combining engaging storytelling with educational value, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults. Reviewers appreciate its ability to teach reading skills while maintaining an interesting narrative that captivates young readers.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781409507031
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 March 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mike Gordon
- Illustrated by Carl Gordon
- Illustrated by Mike Gordon
- Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 90g
Pages: 32
About the Author
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.
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