Songbirds is the Phonics programme created by Julia Donaldson to support children in their very first steps into reading. Using simple, short words, each story focuses on a different sound / phoneme, and has a humorous, engaging story-line and lively illustrations. Songbirds are perfect for schools or for supporting your child’s learning at home.
With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out what's so important about Ron Rabbit's egg, what happens to the Doll in the in and learn about animals in the Animal Quiz! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.