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A guide for grown-ups

A color storybook for a child who knows their letter sounds and is ready to read a whole story on their own.

Who it is for

Children aged about 4 to 6 who can sound out short words like sat, pin and shop. If your child is still learning letter sounds, start with the Tap! Tap! Tap! workbook and come back to this book as a reward.

How to read it together

1. You read the short chapter intro aloud.
2. Your child reads the story pages. If they get stuck on a word, point under each letter from left to right and let them sound it out.
3. Let them sound out slowly. Wait before you help.
4. Finish with the talk-about-it questions at the end of the chapter.

One chapter a day is a good pace. Re-reading an old chapter the next day builds speed and confidence.

Why it is decodable

Every word uses only Level 1 sounds, apart from 4 tricky words (a, the, is, to). That means your child is really reading, not guessing from pictures or memory.

What comes next

When this feels easy, move on to Flap! Flap! Flap! (Level 2, blends) and then Whee! Whee! Whee! (Level 3, long vowels).

Quick answers for grown-ups

What age is this storybook for?

Kids ages 4 to 6 who know their letter sounds.

Is it a decodable book?

Yes. Every word can be sounded out with the Level 1 sounds, except 4 tricky words: a, the, is, to.

Do I need the workbook too?

No. It works on its own, or as a reward after the Tap! Tap! Tap! phonics workbook.

Is it in color?

Yes, with a big full-color picture on every page.

What comes next?

Flap! Flap! Flap! (The Storybook, Level 2) practices blends like fl, st and gr.

A peek inside

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