The Usborne First Thousand Words in English provides a treasury of learning opportunities. It is an exciting picture word book for pre-readers, a valuable practice book and spelling guide for beginner readers and writers, and a highly effective vocabulary builder for English language learners. Stephen Cartwright"s illustrations are full of lively details, giving children lots to enjoy spotting and talking about. Words and pictures have been updated to reflect changes in everyday life; but the ever-popular little yellow duck is still to be found on every double page.