Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics with Haircut Hippos, the perfect phonic books for beginner readers.Specially developed by experts to introduce young children to phonics and support their first steps in learning to read, this series is ideal for beginner readers. Children will love joining twin hippos, Pat and Don, in this series of books as they team up to run their hair salon.Eight delightful books introduce the sounds of the alphabet in small stages, allowing independent reading from the outset. Each book contains a word list for blending practice and a game to enjoy together!Haircut Hippos covers the following essential sounds:Book 1: s, a, t, i, mBook 2: n, o, pBook 3: b, c, g, hBook 4: d, e, f, vBook 5: k, l, r, uBook 6: j, w, zBook 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zzBook 8: CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant words)A Parent's Guide to Haircut Hippos with advice and activity ideas is also included. Give your child a head start in the world of reading and...

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