Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781409562894 Publisher: Usborne Publishing Age Range: 3-7 years Overview First Thousand Words in English is the classic Usborne picture-word book that has helped three generations of children build their vocabulary. Packed with busy, colourful scenes and clearly labelled objects, it turns everyday words into an engaging spot-and-find adventure. Ideal for early readers, pre-schoolers and children learning English as an additional language, this beloved title combines playful illustration with genuine educational value, making it a firm favourite on bookshelves and in classrooms across the UK. About the Book First Thousand Words in English introduces young readers to a thousand everyday words through detailed, richly illustrated scenes covering themes such as home, school, park, shops, animals, clothes and transport. Each scene is labelled with clear text so children can match words to pictures, building confidence in reading and vocabulary at their own pace. A signature feature of the book is the search for the Little Yellow Duck, hidden somewhere in almost every scene, turning each page into a fun observational game that keeps children engaged and coming back for more. Illustrated by the much-loved Stephen Cartwright, whose warm, detailed artwork has defined the First Thousand Words series for decades, this edition has been revised and refreshed while retaining the charm that made the original a bestseller. It works equally well as a bedtime read-aloud, a classroom resource, or an independent early-reading title, and its broad scope means it continues to be useful as a child's vocabulary and confidence grow. Parents, teachers, and librarians consistently praise the book for its ability to make learning feel like play, and its enduring popularity has made it a staple gift for new readers and English language learners alike. Over 1,000 labelled words across richly illustrated everyday scenes Fun search-and-find game with

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