A captivating 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 the split digraph or "magic e" pattern (as in late, time, home). Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
About 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 tall teenagers, hundreds of books and strange musical instruments, from violas to didgeridoos. Added Date: 29/08/2024 4:51:59 PM Last update: 29/08/2024 4:52:01 PM
میری مکینون در انگلستان به دنیا آمد، در اسکاتلند به مدرسه رفت، در فرانسه و ایتالیا تحصیل کرد و در اسپانیا کار کرد و سرانجام در لندن ساکن شد، جایی که با همسر، سه فرزند و چندین هزار کتاب زندگی میکند.