Usborne Phonics Readers 12 Illustrated Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Big Pig on a Dig
Goose on the Loose
Fat Cat on a Mat
Toad Makes a Road
Ted's Shed
Fox on a Box
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep
Mouse Moves House
Frog on a Log
Shark in the Park
Ted in a Red Bed
Hen's Pens

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780746078372
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)

Overview
The Usborne Phonics Readers box set gathers twelve rhyming, phonics-based storybooks by Phil Roxbee Cox into one colorful collection designed to help young children build early reading confidence. Each softcover title uses simple, repetitive rhyme patterns and bright, engaging illustrations to reinforce specific letter sounds and word families in a fun, low-pressure way. Created with input from reading specialists, the books include helpful notes for parents and teachers, making this set a natural fit for home reading time, kindergarten and early elementary classrooms, or as a first confident introduction to independent reading.

About the Books
This twelve-book collection takes a playful, rhyme-driven approach to teaching phonics, pairing short, funny stories with word families that repeat throughout each tale. Rather than relying on flashcards or drills, the series lets children absorb letter-sound patterns naturally as they follow silly, memorable characters like a pig who digs, a goose on the loose, and a sheep who simply cannot sleep. Every story in the set focuses on a specific phonics pattern, from short vowel sounds to blends, so children practice decoding within the context of an engaging narrative rather than isolated drills. The books were developed in consultation with reading experts, and each title includes notes for parents and teachers explaining the phonics focus and offering simple tips for reading together. This structure makes the set equally useful for guided reading at school and relaxed read-aloud sessions at home. The compact, brightly illustrated softcover format is sized for small hands, and the lively artwork throughout keeps the tone fun and non-intimidating for children just starting to sound out words on their own. Because the stories are short, they're ideal for a single sitting, making them a great choice for bedtime, car rides, or a quick reading practice session between activities. Parents looking for a structured, low-pressure way to introduce phonics will find this collection to be a dependable, well-organized starting point that grows alongside a child's growing confidence with letters and sounds.

Key Benefits

• Twelve rhyming phonics stories in one convenient collection
• Developed in consultation with reading experts for early literacy skills
• Includes parent and teacher notes in every book
• Bright, engaging illustrations that hold young readers' attention
• Compact softcover format, perfect for home, classroom, or travel
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home reading library

Book-by-Book Guide
Big Pig on a Dig — A rhyming tale following a pig on a muddy digging adventure that reinforces short vowel sounds.
Goose on the Loose — A lively rhyming story about a runaway goose that helps children practice the "oose" word family.
Fat Cat on a Mat — A gentle rhyming story built around simple "at" and "mat" sound patterns for beginning readers.
Toad Makes a Road — A playful phonics tale about a toad's road-building antics that reinforces "oad" sound patterns.
Ted's Shed — A short, rhyming story about Ted and his shed that focuses on the "ed" word family.
Fox on a Box — A rhyming story about a fox and a box that practices short "o" and "ox" sound patterns.
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep — A bedtime-themed rhyming story that reinforces the "eep" sound family.
Mouse Moves House — A rhyming tale about a mouse's move that practices the "ouse" word family.
Frog on a Log — A classic-style rhyming story about a frog that reinforces the "og" sound pattern.
Shark in the Park — A playful rhyming tale about a shark's day at the park that practices "ark" sounds.
Ted in a Red Bed — A simple rhyming story built around the "ed" word family, featuring Ted once again.
Hen's Pens — A short rhyming story about a hen and her pens that reinforces the "en" sound family.

About the Author
Phil Roxbee Cox is a British children's author known for writing accessible, rhyme-driven stories designed to support early reading development. Working closely with reading specialists, Cox structured each title in this series around a specific phonics pattern, ensuring the humor and rhythm of the stories never overshadow their educational purpose. The books are illustrated with bright, expressive artwork that brings each rhyming tale to life for young readers. Cox's approach favors short, punchy sentences and playful repetition, techniques well suited to children just beginning to sound out words and build reading confidence on their own.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Twelve rhyming phonics stories, one convenient box set — perfect for building a home reading routine, stocking a classroom library, or wrapping up for a birthday, holiday, or new-reader gift. Bright illustrations and playful word families keep children engaged while genuinely reinforcing early reading skills, one silly story at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.