* A note to parents and caregivers discusses specific ways to make their reading time with their child more effective for phonics learning. The note in each book is tailored especially for the content it provides. * Photo-illustrations initiate discussion and prediction. * Word lists include decodable, high frequency, and content words. * At least 75% decodable words. Rebuses help readers understand non-decodable words in sets A and B. * Simple, consistent text placement helps young readers learn to control directional movement. * Strong text-photo match with occasional situations for decoding without picture clues.