Written in a story-like format, these delightfully illustrated books each feature one common word family (rime) for each of the short vowels, a picture glossary, and a list of sight words. Titles in this 18-book collection include: Wag!; The Man Can; A Nap; A Cat and a Hat; Big Pig; I Win!; The Tip; Hit It!; Mop Hop; Hot!; Ten Hens; Wet Pet; Hug a Bug; We Like Nuts; What Can You Do?; What Do You Have?; What Can You Get?; and Where Is It?

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In this multisensory phonics technique, students first learn the sounds of letters, and the build these letter-sounds into words. Visual, auditory and kinesthetic associations are used to remember the concepts. Training is recommended.