Picard Series Books - Series 1

The Beginner Language Readers – Set of 5 Books is a carefully designed collection of early reading texts that support language learning through enjoyment, familiarity and confidence-building.

This series uses familiar vocabulary, allowing children to read independently without assistance. The stories are written specifically for language learners and are ideal for encouraging reading for pleasure alongside a structured language program.

Written, illustrated, and published in Australia, these books are designed with Australian language classrooms and students in mind.

What’s included

• Set of 5 beginner readers, covering core language topics:
  • Book 1: The Family
  • Book 2: Greetings
  • Book 3: Ages and Names
  • Book 4: Numbers and Colours
  • Book 5: Days and Weather
• Stories follow the lives of primary-aged children, their extended family, and their pets
• Original watercolour illustrations 

How these books are used

• Independent reading for beginning to middle primary students
• Reading-for-enjoyment sessions
• Incentives for students after completing class work
• Classroom and school library resources
• Reinforcement of basic vocabulary topics in context

The engaging narratives and gentle humour, combined with rich illustrations, help students learn the language in a meaningful way.

Format and size

• A5 books, opening to an A4 landscape spread
• Easy-to-handle size for young readers
• Bright, beautifully illustrated pages designed to engage early readers

Pair with matching resources

These readers are an ideal accompaniment to your language program and work well alongside Vocabulary Charts, Cards, and Games covering the same core topics.