Start to Read Pack

This pack, which is designed to start children on the path to reading, contains the first four Very First Reading titles, workbook with parents' notes and a link to and advice on using the Teach your Monster to Read computer game. The books introduce the letter sounds in the order normally used in schools, using the synthetic phonics system and the workbook provides follow-up and consolidation activities for each book. The Teach your Monster to Read game, which is available free on the internet, was developed by The Usborne Foundation, a charitable organisation. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.