Axolotl Finds a Bottle

Usborne Phonics Readers

by Lesley Sims, David Semple

Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language — vital for learning to read. Part of a series of funny phonics readers that children will love. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

Genres: Childrens, Juvenile

24 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2019

About the author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun read, the illustrations are bright and colourful and it could be enjoyed by FS and KS1 children. There is rhyme throughout so it would be good to practice phonics, and there are some good examples of description and 'wow words'. It is about lots of different exotic animals which children would enjoy learning about and could link to geography and habitats so children could think about where they could find them. It's also about friendship and loneliness. It's quite short so would be a good book to read just before lunch/end of the day if there wasn't much time.

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started well but let itself down on the last page with an awkward rhyme.

[Lydia Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't really have an ending, would not recommend

[Elona · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book, fun pictures.

[Colorado Buck · Rating 3 out of 5]

It rhymed, and she didn't like being other animals, in the long run.