Usbourne First Reading In the Castle

📖 Overview:

• Author: Anna Milbourne

• Illustrator: Benji Davies

• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

• Publication Date: 1 November 2011

• ISBN: 9781409535775

• Format: Hardcover or paperback

• Pages: 32

• Reading Age: 3–5 years

🌟 Story Summary:

A young boy explores the ruins of a castle and imagines its vibrant past—complete with jousts, banquets, and valiant deeds. The story blends historical imagination with engaging illustrations, making it ideal for early readers.

🎯 Educational Value:

• Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme

• Developed with reading experts from Roehampton University

• Includes fun puzzles at the end to reinforce learning

• Designed to motivate children as they begin to read independently