First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers

I ordered all 3 sets of these books for my Kindergartner. He already recognizes a bunch of sight words and I wanted to get a great collection of books that would give him lots of practice and lots of success! I taught reading enrichment classes to early readers for ~9 years, so I knew what I was looking for; these are perfect for getting a youngster started! Another reviewer complained that the sets did not differ in difficulty from A to B to C, but I have to disagree. In my picture, a book from set A is at the top, set B in the middle, and set C at the bottom. All three are alike in their simple sentence structure, but there are key differences. Set A books use a very short sentence, usually with only one word changing per page. This lets the child read independently, recognizing the pattern and using visual clues to figure out unknown words, thereby experiencing a lot of success and feeling pride in their reading skills. Set B uses slightly longer sentences or even two sentences per page, and the words that change frequently have more syllables. The pictures still help with figuring it out, though, so your child can move through the text comfortably, learning to not be intimidated by long words (very important!). Set C books seem to focus on words that have challenging phonics elements (like "grew" -- not an easy word to sound out until you've learned that digraph, which usually happens sometime in mid 1st grade) or longer and more diverse sentences with multi-syllabic words. Don't get me wrong; these books are little half steps in the reading process and are all early-mid Kindergarten level, but in setting up your child for success -- giving them confidence and the willingness to try -- these early experiences are crucial! I am very pleased with the purchase and am excited for my kid to try them. UPDATE 10/1/21 -- I will modify my above statement for at least one of the books. In the A set, there is a book called "Almost Spring" that I feel belongs in set B or possibly even set C. It uses the present participle (-ing) on almost every page, and while a child at this level may know or be able to figure out the root word (for instance, "melt" or "peep"), they are very likely to be thrown by "melting" and "peeping." Just remember to give your child lots of support and encouragement when they read, and if they seem to be struggling, just tell them the word and let them move on. :) P.S. Other people reported getting some duplicates in their boxes; I did not. Seems to be random. Perhaps if you get a duplicate the seller could send you the right one. Customer image

I found the "First Little Readers Parent Pack" to be a decent collection for my child, but I wouldn't suggest it for a reader who is truly just starting out. I also think calling them "Irresistible" is a bit of an overstatement; they're very simple books, which is fine, but they weren't something my child was constantly begging to read. Before diving into these, I think it's really helpful to have a solid foundation in sight words and basic phonics. We had a lot of success with the Bob Books series, which I feel prepared my child for this next step. Once my child was comfortable with the fundamentals, this set was a great way to introduce more common words in the context of a story. Each book is its own little story, which is nice because it keeps things interesting. They introduce a few new words in each book, which felt like a manageable challenge. Overall, I think these books are a useful tool in the learn-to-read process, but I’d recommend them for a child who has already grasped the initial concepts of reading. Pros: Each book tells a unique story. The stories introduce a few new words at a time. Good for practicing common words in sentences. Cons: Not ideal for a child's very first reading experience. Assumes some prior knowledge of basic words. The "irresistible" claim on the packaging is a stretch.

Recommended by therapist and great for early readers. Great for building confidence.

To supplement Bob Books and other reading already available at preschool, we decided to purchase the First Little Readers set. We typically have storytime before bed but these were the first books at home where my kids really started to learn how to read on their own. The sheer happiness you see from your child when she completes her first book all by herself is priceless. There are 25 little books in the A set and each sentence in the first book is two words that correspond to the simple graphic, “Hello, beach. Hello, shell.” As you go through the box, the sentence structure gets a little more complex, “I like to glue.” I shared a picture of 4 books to show you the progression. I think it’s a great little starter set to introduce your children to reading. It’s simple enough for your kids to not get frustrated and actually want to attempt to read. The pictures are great clues to keep them excited and wanting to try. I also purchased the many other First Little Readers (C,D, E, F, G, H, Folk & Fairy Tale) and have a few pictures to show the added complexity of each set. We introduced these books to the kids around the age of 3. My eldest is 6 now and still grabs these books to read occasionally. Construction The books are ~5.5 inches in length and width and really the perfect size for little hands. Each book is 8 pages long and stapled. The set comes in a little box with a top handle.

The reading material itself is top-notch for Level A readers. The simple repetitive text and helpful illustrations build skills quickly. Just keep in mind that the individual books are quite thin paper booklets, so you'll want to supervise younger kids to keep them from getting bent. Overall, a great educational buy!

These little books are perfect. Love them.

Great little box of books for the Grandchild. We face time she picks one and reads it to me.Age appropriate and the photos help with understanding basic language. Educational and a good start for any child learning to read. Books aren't very long so they don't get bored loose interest giving them a sense of accomplishment when reading entire book.

My daughter and I absolutely love this Little Readers collection. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how many books are included there are 25 in total, which makes it an amazing value. My daughter is 4, and these books are perfect for early readers. The words are simple and repetitive, which has helped her start recognizing and even memorizing them. And when she doesn’t know a word, the pictures are clear and easy to follow, so she can use context clues to figure out what’s happening. If you have a toddler or preschooler who’s starting to show interest in reading, I highly recommend this set.

Excellent book good for starter

2歳9ヶ月で初めての英語本です 簡単な文章で繰り返しが気に入っているようでお気に入りの言葉はすぐに真似して言うようになりました 8ページと言う短さも良いようです こちらはアプリに対応していないようで次回はアプリ対応の物を買います

Very simple for beginners. Cute themes. Not as ideal for Aussie kids as uses some American words and concepts, but not a big deal. I think very good value!

Chaque livre illustré avec un concept/mot répété dans de petites phrases dans différents contextes C'est tres bien, amusant et non rébarbatif pour apprendre des mots en anglais.

I purchased these for my 5 year old daughter who is in kindergarten to start teaching her how to read. They are the perfect first reader books! I was quite pleasantly surprised that they come in a nice case to store all the books. There are 25 books total The stories and illustrations are super simple, fun, & colourful. It also comes with a parent guide with easy reading tips to help your child which I found very helpful. My daughter is really excited to read all of the books. I think these will be a great help in her learning to read.