SET 2 OF MY PHONICS STORYBOOKS FOR SMALL CHILDREN IS COMING SOON - 5th January 2022
Over the next 6 weeks, I will be republishing Set 2 of my series of phonics storybooks. Those children who have learned the sounds from the Set 1 books (s, a, t, p, i, n) and can now read very simple sentences, will be excited to continue their reading journies with the new letters (ck, e, h, r, m, d).
REPUBLISHED PHONICS PICTURE STORY BOOKS FOR SMALL CHILDREN 15th October 2021
See below, the 6 unique soft back books that I will publish before Christmas on Amazon, offering one each week at a reduced rate. Use them to teach your children to read in a fun way, one phonics sound at a time. Each book focuses on one sound.
1. FROM AGE 2: Start by reading the story in Book 1, 'Sammy and Susie Visit the Seaside', which focuses on the sound made by the letter /a/. Ask your child to point out features of the full-colour illustrations.
2. Point out the letter (highlighted in colour throughout the book) that makes the sound until the child is able to point out the letter his or herself.
3. When the child points out the letter, make the phonics sound it represents and ask the child to repeat it after you until he or she learns to put the shape of the letter and the sound together.
4. Move on to Book 2 and repeat the process with the new sound, continuing to read Book 1 regularly.
5. Repeat the above with all 6 books in Set 1.
6. Work at your child's speed with plenty of encouragement and praise, so that when all six phonics sounds have been learned, he or she will be able to read simple sentences.
7. Try it out with a few sentences that you make up using these 6 sounds: /s/, /a/, /t/, /i/, /p/ and /n/ e.g. " nan sits on an ant. it nips nan."
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INTRODUCTION
I have, to date (August 2020) written, illustrated and self-published 31 phonics-focussed story books for small children. Each book focuses on a different phonics sound that is emboldened throughout its pages. This enables children to recognise the shape of the letter/s and the sound it/they make. Children learn 42 phonics sounds to enable them to read fluently. This seems like a mammoth task for any child learning to read for the first time. I hope my books will make the task a little easier and a lot more fun. Parents can read my books to children as young as 2 years old. This age group loves the brightly coloured illustrations, and many are happy to repeat the particular phonics sound after and with the reader as s/he reads the engaging stories to them. As children get a little older, they learn to recognise the shape of the emboldened letter/s and start to associate the appropriate sounds with those letters. After learning the first 6 phonics sounds many children will be able to read basic sentences. As children learn more phonics sounds, their reading skills develop and eventually they are able to read the books themselves. Teachers can use my books in the classroom, and children can use them as take-home readers, to consolidate what they have been taught. That's the theory over. Now check out Amazon.co.uk
STOP PRESS - I'M ABOUT TO PUBLISH MY 42ND AND LAST BOOK OF THE SERIES
I have just finished writing and illustrating the last book of 42 in the series! YEY!
The book is specially written for the Christmas Season of 2020 and is entitled 'Parker and the Christmas Card'. It is written in poetry, with full colour illustrations, and only available on Amazon as an ebook. A good way to keep your children happy, occupied and educated all at the same time leading up to Christmas. Cheap at the price of £1.99 so check it out.
My first book on Kindle Direct Publishing
I've set out on a new venture to save me money. I intend to publish the remaining 12 books in the series in e-version only using kindle direct publishing. Look out for future books on Amazon, but for now, you can find my 31st book entitled, 'Yasmin the Yak who Couldn't Yawn.'
It only costs £1.99. Check it out.
MOST RECENT SIX BOOKS PUBLISHED - AUGUST 2019
I'm pleased to announce that my latest six phonics-focussed picture story books for small children have now been published and are available on Amazon at a very affordable price. I listed the titles and story outlines in my previous post - check them out. You can choose from hardback, paperback, e-book or audible. Perfect for Christmas presents.
Titles of my latest 6 phonics story books - 15th March 2019
I can now disclose the titles of my up and coming set of phonics story books currently in the process of being published:
Zara the Zebra with Horizontal Stripes (focussing on the /z/ sound): Zara's horizontal stripes make other zebra's look down at her. Zac, her keeper, knows she is sad and confused about this and try's to help. Will he manage to do this?
The Magic World of Whispered Wishes (focussing on the /w/ sound): There is a weeping willow tree in a dark wood in the Magic Wonderland of Whispered Wishes. It will grant the wishes of some children but not others? Why?
Mr Wong and his songsters (focussing on the /ng/sound): Some of the children in Mr Wong's school want to be famous. He arranges a concert and forms a band. But will the children achieve fame?
Victoria's Violet Vest and her Vulture, Verson (focussing on the /v/ sound): Violet owns a pet vulture called Vernon. She enters a competition at school for the best pet in the class. Will her special violet vest earn her first place in the competition?
Sarah Brook Loves to Cook (focussing on the short /oo/ sound): Sarah decides to do some cooking but she cannot find any of the items she needs. These items are hidden in the illustrations for the reader to find. When she has all the items, she makes some cookies. She is then awoken from a snooze. What has happened?
Muldoon, the World Famous Baboon (focussing on the long /oo/ sound: Muldoon lives in the jungle and dreams of being a famous atronaut. Will his dreams come true?
Watch this space for the publication date.
STOP PRESS! 6 new phonics story book on the way.
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My Series of Phonics-Focussed Story Books
Here is a list of my first 24 phonics picture storybooks in the order they should be read. See the front page and story outline of each book below the list:
1. Sammy and Susie Visit the Seaside
2. Anthony Comes to the Rescue
3. Titan the Time-Travelling Tiger
4. Idris the Invisible Imp
5. Penelope the Purple Pig Finds a Pal
6. Neville the Nibalong is Scared of the Night
7. Jack's Temper Tantrums
8. Edmund the Excitable Elephant
9. Harriet the Happy Hippo
10. Rory Runs Away
11. Maximus the Marmalade Monster
12. Dilys, the Dinosaur that Dribbles
13. Great-Grandma's Garden Gets a Makeover
14. Oscar Goes Online
15. Ulrika and Unwin the Untity Twins
16. Lucy Gets Left Out
17. Florence the Fire Engine Saves the Day
18. Brian's Birthday Bash
19. Elaine Never Listens
20. Jeremy the Jolly Juggler
21. Joan Moans and Moans and Moans
22. Who Ate the Pie
23. Aimee, the Cheeky Parakeet
24. Morgan, the Very Short Pirate Braves the Storm
Ric Bratton, This Week in America presenter, interviews me on 8th August 2018
I republished my book, Sammy and Susie Visit the Seaside, with Book Venture. The retail price of the book is now much more affordable. The marketing plan included the radio interview with Ric Bratton. Click the link below to see and hear it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3k92BfzCY