Short Vowel Phonics 2: short a, i Max the Cat

The Short Vowel Phonics book series is specifically designed for a beginning reader or a struggling reader. The series systematically covers many of the consonant phonics concepts of a typical first grade curriculum using only decodable, short vowel words and nine non-phonetic sight words. The second book in the series, Max the Cat, consists of seven page-turning stories. Each story is short, focusing on one vowel sound (either short a or short i). Three stories will contain words with consonant blends. Stories vary from 6 to 13 sentences in length. Five non-phonetic sight words are used: a, has, his, is, the. If a child has mastered sound-letter relations, learned the five non-phonetic sight words, and blended sounds into words. Short Vowel Phonics 2: short a, i is next step where a child can experience the joy of reading a real book. The series has been praised by both educators and parents.