At In a Nutshell Education, we understand how important those first years of reading are. That’s why we created Introducing Reading Book 1 and Developing Reading Book 2 - carefully designed literacy resources tailored to the Northern Ireland curriculum for Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils.
Whether you're a parent supporting your child at home or a teacher looking for structured classroom materials, these books provide a reliable, engaging, and progressive path to early reading success.
My Reading Book 1 introduces children to the world of reading with:
Letter recognition and formation
Basic phonics and word building
Common high-frequency words
Simple sentence reading and matching
Colourful visuals and child-friendly layouts
My Reading Book 2 builds on those early skills, helping P2 children:
Strengthen phonics knowledge
Practice reading fluency
Improve comprehension
Gain independence in their reading
🎯 Why Parents and Teachers Love These Books
✅ Aligned with the Northern Ireland Curriculum
No need to worry about gaps or mismatches — the content directly supports what’s taught in schools.
✅ Inclusive & Confidence-Building
Each child can progress at their own pace with materials that support multiple ability levels.
✅ Practical for Home or School Use
The format works beautifully whether used in a classroom setting, for homework, or for extra support at home.
✅ Proven to Support Literacy Growth
Teachers across NI are already using the books as part of their everyday phonics and literacy instruction.
💬 What People Are Saying
“My Reading Book 1 helped my son gain confidence with his letters and sounds. He now reads simple sentences independently!”
– NI Parent
“Perfect for Primary 1 and my emergent readers in Primary 2. Clear layout, progressive activities and fun illustrations.”
– Primary School Teacher, Belfast
🛒 Ready to Get Started?
Visit our shop to order Books 1 and 2 today and give your child the best start in reading.
📦 Bundle and Save
Bundle both books together for a complete early reading solution — and enjoy savings while you're at it.
👉 Shop the Early Reading Book Bundle – My Reading Book 1 & 2
📘 Book 1 – My Reading Book 1
👉 Shop My Reading Book 1 – Introduction to Reading
📗 Book 2 – My Reading Book 2
👉 Shop My Reading Book 2 – Developing Reading Skills
