McGray for Children'sPublishing , 2007, 352 p.
This book emphasizes the key phonics skills that children need to
know as they lea to become independent readers. Lessons involve
children in the process of reading, writing, listening, and
speaking. Children lea to recognize frequently occurring initial
and final consonant sounds, and they are introduced to initial and
medial short vowel sounds. Creative activities guide children in
the blending of sounds and in exploring familiar sound pattes.
Additional literature and helpful suggestions further enhance and
cultivate children's appreciation of reading.