Scholastic Early Readers Year 1 16 Books Collection Set - Ages 5–7 Ideal For Beginners With Simple Stories

Titles in This Set:
Meet the farmers
Who lives here?
Puppy paints a picture
The Little old lady who swallowed a fly
Meet the dragons
Can i play with a monster?
Noisy animals
Little Unicorns dream
At the beach
I can swim
Dance party
When dinosaurs ruled
The animal band
Bedtime for Ted
Llama's busy week
Mermaid school

Condition: BRANDNEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124020514

Overview:
This 16-book collection from Scholastic’s Early Readers program is tailor-made for confident beginners. Designed for ages 5–7, these simple, engaging stories use approachable vocabularies and short sentences to build foundational reading skills while keeping the pace lively and fun. The set covers a friendly mix of themes—from everyday life on a farm to adventures with dragons, mermaids, dinosaurs, and playful creatures—all brought to life with bright, inviting illustrations. Ideal for back-to-school routines, home reading, or classroom independent reading, the set also includes a reward chart and poster sheets with stickers to celebrate progress. By offering a consistent reading experience across sixteen titles, this collection supports gradual progression, reading confidence, and a genuine sense of achievement as children move from picture-reading to sentence-by-sentence comprehension. A thoughtful gift for new readers, caregivers will appreciate the clear structure and age-appropriate humor that keeps kids engaged and eager to read more.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What sets this collection apart is the cohesive journey it offers. The Year 1 books share accessible font sizes, friendly illustration styles, and repetitive, predictable patterns that reinforce decoding skills without feeling pat, giving kids a reliable path from cover to cover. The variety of topics—farm life, animal adventures, seaside fun, fantastical creatures, and dinosaur scale—keeps interest high and reading momentum growing. The included reward chart and sticker posters add tangible motivation, turning reading into a celebration and encouraging regular practice. As a complete starter library, it creates a small, personal reading world for each child, making it perfect for gifting and for teachers building a classroom library that supports early literacy milestones.

Books Included in This Collection:
Meet the farmers
Meet the farmers opens with a gentle scene of a sunlit farm, inviting children to observe daily routines and farmyard friends. The text stays deliberately short, with warm, humorous touches that invite discussion about sounds, colors, and farm chores. It’s a comforting first step into longer stories, where repetition supports memory and confidence grows with every page turn.

Who lives here?
Who lives here? invites curiosity about different animals and habitats, encouraging predicting and questioning. The narrative pace mirrors a child’s thought process, while playful illustrations provide visual clues that aid comprehension. This title reinforces listening skills and helps young readers connect words with familiar concepts—great for shared reading and independent practice alike.

Puppy paints a picture
Puppy paints a picture celebrates creativity and everyday wonder. Simple sentences describe colors, brushstrokes, and the joy of making art, inviting kids to imagine their own colorful scenes. The story encourages expressive language and supports early writing confidence as children imitate descriptive phrases and explore new vocabulary through visuals.

The Little old lady who swallowed a fly
A playful retelling of a familiar rhyme, this title uses a rhythmic cadence to boost phonemic awareness. The humor lands with young readers, while the repetitive structure helps with recall and prediction. It’s a delightful bridge between picture books and early readers’ chapter-length narratives.

Meet the dragons
Meet the dragons adds a gentle fantasy twist with approachable vocabulary and friendly illustrations. The story balances wonder with reassurance, a mix that encourages kids to read aloud, embellish dialogue in their heads, and explore early world-building ideas without losing confidence.

Can i play with a monster?
A lighthearted, kid-centered question drives this tale as characters navigate differences, teamwork, and imaginative play. The text remains clear and approachable, while the monster figure offers a non-threatening introduction to fear, curiosity, and friendship—perfect for discussions about feelings and social skills.

Noisy animals
Noisy animals is a rollicking parade of sounds and action that leans into onomatopoeia, offering an auditory reading experience. The concise sentences invite kids to predict sounds and practice reading with tempo, making it a lively drill for pronunciation and fluency in a fun, memorable way.

Little Unicorns dream
Little Unicorns dream blends whimsy with everyday lessons as little unicorns chase what they believe they can be. The narrative’s gentle pacing supports confidence while expanding vocabulary through magical imagery and soft humor, inviting children to visualize their own dream adventures.

At the beach
At the beach captures sensory details and seaside pleasures with accessible language. It’s a perfect setting for practicing descriptive language and sequencing: packing bags, building sandcastles, and spotting shells. The light-hearted tone makes it ideal for shared reading and encouraging kids to narrate their own beach-day stories.

I can swim
I can swim focuses on independence and personal achievement, framed within a supportive family context. Short, punchy sentences celebrate small victories and build self-efficacy, while the bright illustrations reinforce key verbs and spatial vocabulary. A confidence-boosting read for new swimmers and curious youngsters alike.

Dance party
Dance party brings rhythm and movement onto the page, inviting kids to imagine music, steps, and joy. The text’s cadence supports fluency, while the visuals emphasize expression and energy. It’s a jubilant read that rewards repeated readings and invites kids to create their own dance descriptions.

When dinosaurs ruled
When dinosaurs ruled blends playful prehistoric imagery with straightforward sentences, inviting kids to explore ancient worlds without complexity. The narrative uses vivid verbs and simple structures, supporting early readers as they predict outcomes and infer meaning from pictures that spark curiosity about timelines and scales.

The animal band
The animal band brings a chorus of creatures into a musical adventure. Short, musical lines foster phonemic awareness and rhythm, while the illustrations introduce animal traits and teamwork. It’s a catchy, accessible entry into more narrative-driven reads for curious young minds.

Bedtime for Ted
Bedtime for Ted wraps the day in a soothing routine, guiding children through the final moments before sleep. Reassuring phrasing and familiar bedtime rituals help ease anxiety about night-time and reinforce the calming habit of reading before bed, a trusted bedtime routine in many homes.

Llama's busy week
Llama’s busy week follows a busy but cheerful character through a variety of mini-adventures. The repetitive sentence frames build confidence while the playful adventures encourage prediction and recall, turning a routine week into an engaging reading journey for early readers.

Mermaid school
Mermaid school dives into an underwater world with friendly charm. The story uses accessible vocabulary and vivid imagery to enchant young readers, promoting curiosity about marine life and friendship. It’s a refreshing finale to the set that leaves children eager for more sea-themed adventures.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for children aged 5–7 who are transitioning from picture books to longer, decodable texts. It suits beginners building confidence, reluctant readers needing bite-sized, rewarding stories, parents and caregivers seeking reliable daily practice, and teachers assembling a cohesive Year 1 library for home or classroom use.

Key Benefits:

• Gently progressive reading journey across 16 diverse themes
• Bright illustrations that reinforce comprehension and motivation
• Short, decodable sentences crafted for early readers
• Includes reward chart and stickers to celebrate progress
• Trusted Scholastic Early Readers quality for steady literacy development

About the Author:
Scholastic’s Early Readers imprint brings together a curated collection of titles written to support emergent readers. The authors and illustrators collaborate to deliver approachable, engaging stories with clear typography, generous spacing, and friendly art. This set benefits from Scholastic’s long-standing emphasis on building reading confidence, vocabulary, and a love of books among young learners worldwide.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
A complete Year 1 starter library in one tidy collection, this set makes reading moments easy, enjoyable, and repeatable. Gift-ready and classroom-ready, it supports independent reading while offering shared reading opportunities. With a mix of everyday and imaginative themes, it keeps kids motivated to read daily and proudly track their progress with the included reward materials.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.