What age do you recommend for a child to start First Reader?

First Reader should be used for ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 — BEFORE a child is taught bad reading habits such as guessing. Turbo Reader should be used for children in the 3rd grade or up. (The principal difference between First Reader and Turbo Reader is the age-appropriate pictures.)

Can First Reader or Turbo Reader be used for more than one child?

First Reader and Turbo Reader can only be used for one child at a time. But both books can be used repeatedly for additional children.

What does First Reader or Turbo Reader consist of?

Both First Reader and Turbo Reader are 192-page, 4-color, beautiful books.

First Reader (first published in 1994 as a hardbound book) is now available in a new soft-cover, spiral-bound book. Turbo Reader is a hardbound book.

How much is First Reader and Turbo Reader?

First Reader is $29.95 (plus sales tax for Illinois shipments of $1.98). Turbo Reader is $49.95. Shipping included. We take Visa and MasterCard.

Is there a Workbook?

Yes. First Reader Workbook is available for $19.95. If shipped together with First Reader or Turbo Reader, the price is $9.95. Shipping included. First Reader Workbook is designed to teach the child to form the letters and assist with beginning reading. The pages match with First Reader. Each child needs his own Workbook. The Workbook is not designed for the older child using Turbo Reader, but can be useful in helping the child to form his letters and in practicing other reading exercises.

Can I return these products if I don’t like them?

You have a 30 day money back guarantee if they are returned in saleable condition.

Can First Reader or Turbo Reader be used in a classroom?

Yes. But each child needs his own book.

Are First Reader and Turbo Reader a phonics sysytem?

Yes, of course.

How do First Reader do First Reader and Turbo Reader compare with other phonics systems?

Much easier to use. Takes less time. Much more beautiful and attractive. Much, much less expensive. Most other systems are 2 or 3 or 4 times the price. (One highly advertised system is $249.00.)

Why is Mrs. Schlafly qualified to write a reading system?

She has 3 college degrees: B.A., M.A., and J.D. She taught her own 6 children to read, and they all had outstanding success, earning 2 degrees each.

Will Turbo Reader work for older children (ages 8 to 15), or even adults?

Absolutely, except that it is harder to teach good reading habits to someone who has already learned bad reading habits. The sooner anyone learns the right way to read, the easier.

What if the person buying First Reader or Turbo Reader needs help in reading?

First Reader and Turbo Reader are perfect for this situation. The adult teaching can brush up on his/her skills while teaching the child. Many adults have told us that they became good readers themselves by teaching their child.

Will First Reader or Turbo Reader confuse the child if they are in school already and being taught by another method (sight reading or whole language)?

No. If the child is being taught by another method, it is more important than ever that you give your child the benefit of a systematic phonics system taught in First Reader and Turbo Reader. Without learning phonics, the child will not be able to sound our and read the bigger words in the upper grades.

Do First Reader and Turbo Reader contain stories for the child to read?

First Reader and Turbo Reader contain stories and poems expertly chosen and placed to enable the child to practice the sounds in the sequence they are taught in the books.

How long for delivery?

Average time is 2 weeks. You can pay additional for overnight or faster shipping.

Do you have quantity discounts?

Yes, if you purchase 5 First Readers (to use with siblings or neighbors), the price is only $19.95 each. And, if you want a box of 25 First Readers to use for a class, the price for the box is only $399.75 (only about $16 each).

Do First Reader or Turbo Reader include a video?

No, First Reader and Turbo Reader are to teach a child to read, not watch TV. However, we have a 15-minute instructional video for First Reader which is helpful for adults who have never previously taught a child. Price: $9.95.