The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia (Kingfisher First Reference)
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
23
Catalog books
7
Works
1977 to 2010
Strongest span
Anne Civardi has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 23 catalog-linked books across 1977 to 2010, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Young Readers & Series Fiction.
Best for readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers. If you want the easiest first click, start with The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia (Kingfisher First Reference) and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1977 to 2010; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Edc Pub (Lib) and Sea-to-Sea Publications.
The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia (Kingfisher First Reference)
Houghton Mifflin • 1996 • quick commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
Best known for: Young Readers & Series Fiction entry points • common used copies from Edc Pub (Lib) and Sea-to-Sea Publications
Genres and themes: Young Readers & Series Fiction
Who this author is best for: readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers
UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1977 to 2010; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Edc Pub (Lib) and Sea-to-Sea Publications.
The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia (Kingfisher First Reference)
Houghton Mifflin • 1996 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 159 pages.
Buster Books • 2002 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2002 • 32 pages.
First Experiences (Usborne First Experiences)
Usborne Publishing Ltd • 2001 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 64 pages.
Festival Decoration (Craft Workshop)
A & C Black (Childrens books) • 1998 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.
Franklin Watts Ltd • 1994 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 24 pages.
Amazing World Facts (Amazing Facts Series)
Mitchell Beazley • 1992 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 32 pages.
The Usborne Children's Wordfinder in German (Wordfinder Series)
E.D.C. Publishing • 1989 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1989 • 48 pages.
Usborne Children's Wordfinder in French (Wordfinder)
E.D.C. Publishing • 1989 • quick commitment
readers who want a faster first book
The Knowhow Book of Action Games
Edc Pub • 1988 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1988 • 48 pages.
The Big Match (Usborne Simple Readers)
Edc Pub (Lib) • 1987 • commitment varies by edition
It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
The Builder (Usborne Simple Readers)
Edc Pub (Lib) • 1987
Edc Pub (Lib) • 1981
Edc Pub (Lib) • 1979
Edc Pub (Lib) • 1977
Sea-to-Sea Publications • 2010
Sea-to-Sea Publications • 2010
Sea-to-Sea Publications • 2010
Tandem Library • 2003
Aladdin Paperbacks • 1993
Educational Development Corporation • 1990
Conran Octopus Ltd • 1989
Conran Octopus Ltd • 1989