Phonic Books Sun Cats Sounds of the Alphabet

<p>Learn how to read with decodable and engaging fiction for older readers who are interested in graphic novels and at the early stages of reading.<br><br><b>This graphic novel-style series for 9-12 year-olds features eight decodable stories designed for older readers who can read simple CVC words. </b><br><br>Eight stories bound into one graphic novel format follow the adventures of a diverse group of teenage friends in a skateboarding team called the Sun Cats. Each story practises the initial sounds of the alphabet at CVC-level text.<br><br>For example:<br><b>Chapter 1: s a t i m<br>Chapter 2: n o p<br>Chapter 3: b c g h<br>Chapter 4: d e f v<br>Chapter 5: k l r u<br>Chapter 6: j w z<br>Chapter 7: x y ff ll ss zz<br>Chapter 8: All initial sounds, CVC</b><br><br><i>Sun Cats</i> shares the same phonic progression as <i>Phonic Books Moon Dogs </i>and <i>Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras Set 1</i> and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills.<br><br><b>This beginner reader series features: </b><br></p><ul><li>Truly decodable text to allow independent reading, ideal for reluctant readers.</li><li>Reading material aimed at children aged 9-12.</li><li>Common CVC words that are gradually introduced in each book.</li></ul><p><br><b>This pack of 8 decodable books features:</b><br></p><ul><li>‘How to Use This Book’ guidance page, including information about the new sounds introduced and important notes on the sound.</li><li>Decodable graphic novel story pages.</li><li>Reading practice word lists and character art.</li><li>Questions for discussion.</li></ul><p><br><b>What is phonics?</b><br><br>Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.</p>