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Usborne Very First Reading Books

In order from Dog Diary to A Fright in the Night.

The Usborne Very First Reading series is a set of 12 chapter books by Mairi Mckinnon, published between 2010 and 2011. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Dog Diary
Stop That Cow!
The Dressing-Up Box
A Bus for Miss Moss
Moon Zoom
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dog Diary
Sale price
$750
Book #4 · Chapter Book · 2010

Dog Diary

By Mairi Mckinnon

Parents and children share reading adventures, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.

32 pages· 174 words
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Summary: In 'Dog Diary,' parents and children embark on a shared reading journey. As the series progresses, young readers take the lead, building confidence and skills. Engaging puzzles and beautiful illustrations enhance the experience, making learning to read a delightful adventure. Will your child be ready to take the reins?
In reading order

Usborne Very First Reading Series

12 books · Published 2010–2011

#4
#4 in Series
Sale price
$750

Dog Diary

Chapter Book · 2010

Parents and children share reading adventures, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.

#7

Stop That Cow!

Chapter Book · 2010

A cow on the loose! Can young readers help catch it?

#2
Sale price
$789

The Dressing-Up Box

Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

A playful rhyming tale invites kids to dress up and read with parents.

#3
Sale price
$789

A Bus for Miss Moss

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Miss Moss searches for the perfect home. Can she find it?

#8
Sale price
$789

Moon Zoom

Chapter Book · Ages 2–7 · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to the child.

#9
Sale price
$789

Run, Rabbit, Run!

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.

#10
Sale price
$789

Late Night at the Zoo

Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.

#14
Sale price
$750

Knight Fight

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

Parents and children share reading adventures, gradually shifting the spotlight to young readers.

#15
Sale price
$789

Mr. Mystery

Chapter Book · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to the child.

#13

The Monster Diner

Picture Book · 2010

No book description provided.

#12

The Circus Under the Sea

Chapter Book · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.

#6

A Fright in the Night

Picture Book · 2011

A veterinarian visits a client to help with their pets' health issues.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Usborne Very First Reading series?

There are 12 books in the Usborne Very First Reading series. It began with Dog Diary in 2010, and the newest book, A Fright in the Night, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Usborne Very First Reading books in?

Start with Dog Diary and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.

What ages are the Usborne Very First Reading books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Usborne Very First Reading book is the longest?

A Fright in the Night (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 210 words (32 pages).

Which Usborne Very First Reading book is the shortest?

The Circus Under the Sea (Book #12) is the shortest at 108 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Usborne Very First Reading to life.

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Mairi Mckinnon

Author
02

Lesley Sims

Author
03

Mairi Mackinnon

Author
04

Russell Punter

Author

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