Here's the feedback from LizzyLiz who emailed it in due to other commitments:
Q1 Which pack or books did you and your child review? Was the pack of books for "learning to read" or "reading together"?
Foundation Stage ( Look Up, Look Down, Harry and the Dinosaurs Like..., Look at Lego City, Dig and Tip). 'learning to read' pack I think, but since he can't read we read them together!
Q2 If a "learning to read" pack, how do the books compare with the reading practice books your child brings home from school? Which reading scheme does your child use at school?
My son starts school in September so hasn't had any school books yet.
Thinking back to my other children though, the books are similar in that there is a lot of repetition so the children can predict the words on each page, same length.
Q3 Would you say your child enjoy reading or looking at the books? Why/why not?
Yes, he really enjoyed them. He liked looking for things on each page, counting how often things appeared (activites suggested at the back). He also picked up the repetition and enjoyed thinking he can read! He laughed at Look Up, Look Down, liked the Lego one and generally enjoyed the pictures.
Q4 What's your overall review of the book pack?
I liked it. It's modern and appropriate. The Bug Notes at the front were useful and the activities at the back were engaging. I was a bit concerned about the 'branding' of the Lego book and my son did ask to buy some of the lego which appeared in it.
Q5 And what is your child's review of the book pack?
He liked it a lot.
Q6 Would you recommend these books to another parent? Why/why not?
Yes. Although at this level of reading I tend to just rely on school books as you need a lot of different ones and the children seem to outgrow them quickly.
Q7 Do you think your child would recommend these books to their friends (if they are old enough!)? Why/why not?
Yes. We read them with a friend who enjoyed them too
Q8 What star rating would you give this pack of books overall? Please use a rating system out of 5 where 1 star is poor and 5 stars are excellent
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