Cambridge Reading is a major scheme providing stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading throughout the elementary years. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of attractive picture books; a balance of text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme; comprehensive support materials. The Beginning To Read Pattern & Natural Language titles use language that is patterned so that similar sentence structures and vocabulary are used throughout. Predictable texts give opportunity for early word recognition and the texts appeal to children's sense of fun and show that in language there are always opportunities for play.