Book #27 · Picture Book · 2020
Skunks in Trunks
By Russell Punter, David Semple (Illustrator)
Skunks' water park adventure turns chaotic. Can they save the day?
24 pages
Paperback
Book Series · 22 Books
Usborne Phonics Readers Books
In order from Skunks in Trunks to Chameleon Comedian.
The Usborne Phonics Readers series is a set of 22 picture books by Phil Roxbee Cox, published between 1998 and 2021. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 25 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Usborne Phonics Readers Series
22 books · Published 1998–2021
#27
Skunks in Trunks
Picture Book · 2020
Skunks' water park adventure turns chaotic. Can they save the day?
Sale price
$1425
Bug in a Rug
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998
Purple pants cause chaos at school, leading to unexpected family revelations.
Sale price
$499
Big Pig on a Dig
Chapter Book · Ages 6–6 · 1999
Guess what happens next in this playful phonics adventure.
Sale price
$499
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2000
Guess what happens next in this rhyming tale.
Sale price
$499
Hen's Pens
Picture Book · Ages 5–5 · 2001
Hen's new pens lead to unexpected chaos.
Sale price
$499
Frog on a Log
Picture Book · Ages 5–5 · 2001
Frog's jog leads to unexpected encounters.
Sale price
$699
Shark in the Park
Picture Book · Ages 5–5 · 2002
A shark lurks in the park, sparking an unexpected adventure.
Sale price
$699
Fox on a Box
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2003
Discover a funny tale with phonics surprises.
Sale price
$699
Cow Takes a Bow
Chapter Book · 2013
A cow's circus visit turns into an unexpected performance.
Sale price
$699
Snail Brings the Mail
Chapter Book · 2013
Can a slow snail deliver the mail on time despite challenges?
Sale price
$699
Croc Gets a Shock
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Croc's lateness threatens her birthday celebration.
Sale price
$699
Underpants for Ants
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Can Mouse's knitting warm the chilly ants?
Sale price
$699
Bee Makes Tea
Chapter Book · 2013
A rhyming tale helps young readers discover the joy of reading.
Sale price
$674
Crow in the Snow
Chapter Book · 2013
A mysterious journey awaits with secrets to uncover.
Raccoon on the Moon
Picture Book · 2015
Raccoon plans a moon trip, but Goose doubts his return by noon.
Goat in a Boat
Chapter Book · 2015
A goat's boat adventure turns fishy with unexpected surprises.
Bug in a Rug
Chapter Book · 2015
Bug needs sleep for a big day with Slug. Will he succeed?
Ape's Great Escape
Picture Book · 2018
An ape plots a daring escape from captivity.
Chimp with a Limp
Picture Book · 2018
A chimp's tall tale hides a secret. Can he help Cheetah?
Flamingo Plays Bingo
Picture Book · 2018
A sneeze sends the winning bingo ball flying. Can Flamingo catch it?
Unicorns in Uniforms
Picture Book · 2019
Unicorn staff face chaos on hotel opening day.
Chameleon Comedian
Picture Book · 2021
A chameleon dreams of comedy success but needs a magical twist.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Usborne Phonics Readers series?
There are 22 books in the Usborne Phonics Readers series. It began with Bug in a Rug in 1998, and the newest book, Chameleon Comedian, was published in 2021.
What order should you read the Usborne Phonics Readers books in?
Start with Skunks in Trunks and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.
What ages are the Usborne Phonics Readers books best for?
The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Usborne Phonics Readers to life.
01
Russell Punter
Author
RP
02
David Semple
Author & Illustrator
DS
03
Jamie Gilson
Author
JG
04
Diane de Groat
Illustrator
DG
05
Phil Roxbee Cox
Author
PC
06
Stephen Cartwright
Illustrator
SC
07
Fred Blunt Russell Punter
Author
FP
08
Fred Blunt
Author & Illustrator
FB
09
Mairi MacKinnon Fred Blunt Russell Punter
Author
MP
10
Fred Blunt Mairi MacKinnon
Author
FM
11
Lesley Sims
Author
LS
12
R. Punter
Author
RP
13
Punter Russell
Author
PR
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