Beginner's whimsical phonics adventure.
If you're looking for a book to help a child make the magical leap into reading, "The Royal Boil" could be a great choice. Its playful approach to sounds and letters is both educational and entertaining, offering a smooth transition from recognizing letters to understanding how they form words and sounds. It's not just a book; it's a reading companion for early learners.
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ISBN: 9781846463235
Authors:
Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2006-05-25
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 3 readers)
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Beginner's whimsical phonics adventure.
If you're looking for a book to help a child make the magical leap into reading, "The Royal Boil" could be a great choice. Its playful approach to sounds and letters is both educational and entertaining, offering a smooth transition from recognizing letters to understanding how they form words and sounds. It's not just a book; it's a reading companion for early learners.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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