Perfect preparation for starting school, this fun book helps children develop pen control and practice essential pre-reading and reading skills taught in early education. The engaging activities and friendly characters help build confidence in letter, sound, and word recognition. There are things to spot and draw on every page, as well as images and letters to trace with the special pen. The first part of the book focuses on pre-reading activities and then progresses to letter and word connections. Notes for parents suggest how to support their children's learning at home, and a handy double-sided alphabet guide at the back of the book can be kept open during activities. It also contains information about Usborne Quicklinks.