The Normal Course in Reading, Primer: First Steps in Reading (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emma J. Todd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331154420 ISBN 13: 9780331154429

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Develop reading skills with familiar, everyday scenes.

The book offers a carefully designed primer for young learners, connecting reading to home life, school, and neighborhood experiences. Its language stays simple and natural, helping children stay engaged through pictures and concrete ideas.

This edition combines word learning with guided activities, inviting children to name things, describe nature, and begin early writing concepts. Illustrations explain and extend the text to support every lesson.

• Builds word recognition and the habit of connected thought
• Uses familiar topics like home, school, animals, and nature to engage kids
• Introduces foundational writing ideas and simple sentences
• Leverages illustrations to reinforce meaning and aid comprehension

Ideal for beginning readers and for parents, teachers, and classrooms seeking a practical, approachable start to reading.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331154420
• ISBN 13: 9780331154429
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 105