--- product_id: 52984705 title: "Key Words: 1a Play with us" price: "£3.96" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52984705-key-words-1a-play-with-us store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Proven phonics system Repetitive learning for mastery Boosts early reading confidence Key Words: 1a Play with us **Price:** £3.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock your child's reading superpower with Key Words 1a! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Key Words: 1a Play with us - **How much does it cost?** £3.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52984705-key-words-1a-play-with-us) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Phonics Perfected:** Uses the trusted Key Words system to build solid reading foundations without confusion. - • **Confidence Booster:** Repetition and real-life scenarios empower kids to recognize and master words quickly. - • **Risk-Free Purchase:** New mint condition, same-day dispatch, guaranteed packaging, and hassle-free returns. - • **Sequential Learning:** Structured sets (1A, 1B, 1C...) guide your child step-by-step through reading progression. - • **Parent-Approved Design:** Loved by parents and kids alike for relatable stories and practical vocabulary. ## Overview Key Words 1a Play with Us is a highly rated beginner reading book that uses a proven phonics system to help children build reading confidence through repetition and relatable stories. Perfect for early learners, it supports sequential learning with structured sets and comes with reliable shipping and return policies. ## Description Key Words: 1a Play with us : Ladybird, Murray, William: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Good quality - Very good design and will useful with my grandson. Review: Absolutely fantastic - We live in France and my eldest is learning to read in French using phonics. They start to read a lot later in France (hes now 7) and we were keen to teach him to read English too but didn't want to confuse him by teaching the English phonics, many of which are different sounds. Having read the reviews on Peter and Jane (which is how both my husband and I learnt to read) we felt the key word system used was the perfect solution. We purchased the first 4 sets of 3 books. They are fantastic, he wizzed through the first set and it gave him so much confidence he is really keen to continue. We are now working through set 2 and he loves it. I have bought many English phonic books and really did not like the silly names (Chip, Biff etc)and stopped using them when my son started reading at school. I do not understand the comments that the Peter and Jane stories are boring / old fashioned, both my 4 and 7 yr olds love them - they are real, things they do themselves in real life like going to the toy shop, buying a fish, going to a farm. Definately purchase/ work through them in order 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B etc etc. 1A introduces a few words and uses repetition which gives the child huge amounts of confidence as they recognise each word on the page, 1B continues using the same words but in different ways, 1C uses all the words and also has excercises for writing and phrase recognition, tying it altogether and making you and the child confident that they really do know the new words they have learnt and arn't just guessing or remembering. I have now purchased the next 4 sets as I am sure he will work through them quickly. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1409301117 | | Best Sellers Rank | 47,167 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 108 in Intermediate & Advanced Readers for Children 169 in Children's Books on Vocabulary & Spelling 236 in Children's Early Learning Books on the Alphabet | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (541) | | Dimensions | 11.7 x 0.7 x 17.7 cm | | ISBN-10 | 9781409301110 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1409301110 | | Item weight | 101 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | Key Words | | Print length | 56 pages | | Publication date | 2 July 2009 | | Publisher | Ladybird | | Reading age | 5 - 8 years | ## Images ![Key Words: 1a Play with us - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zIAEmmjqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by A***E on 27 October 2025* Very good design and will useful with my grandson. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic *by K***T on 11 April 2010* We live in France and my eldest is learning to read in French using phonics. They start to read a lot later in France (hes now 7) and we were keen to teach him to read English too but didn't want to confuse him by teaching the English phonics, many of which are different sounds. Having read the reviews on Peter and Jane (which is how both my husband and I learnt to read) we felt the key word system used was the perfect solution. We purchased the first 4 sets of 3 books. They are fantastic, he wizzed through the first set and it gave him so much confidence he is really keen to continue. We are now working through set 2 and he loves it. I have bought many English phonic books and really did not like the silly names (Chip, Biff etc)and stopped using them when my son started reading at school. I do not understand the comments that the Peter and Jane stories are boring / old fashioned, both my 4 and 7 yr olds love them - they are real, things they do themselves in real life like going to the toy shop, buying a fish, going to a farm. Definately purchase/ work through them in order 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B etc etc. 1A introduces a few words and uses repetition which gives the child huge amounts of confidence as they recognise each word on the page, 1B continues using the same words but in different ways, 1C uses all the words and also has excercises for writing and phrase recognition, tying it altogether and making you and the child confident that they really do know the new words they have learnt and arn't just guessing or remembering. I have now purchased the next 4 sets as I am sure he will work through them quickly. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by D***A on 17 September 2025* Great books would recommend any children learning to read from early age ## Frequently Bought Together - Key Words with Peter and Jane #1 Play with Us a Series - Key Words with Peter and Jane #2 We Have Fun Series A - Key Words with Peter and Jane #3 Things We Like a Series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52984705-key-words-1a-play-with-us](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52984705-key-words-1a-play-with-us) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*