{"product_id":"phonic-books-sun-cats-graphic-novel-sounds-of-the-alphabet-phonic-books-paperback","title":"Phonic Books Sun Cats Graphic Novel: Sounds of the Alphabet -- Phonic Books, Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn how to read with decodable and engaging fiction for older readers who are interested in graphic novels and at the early stages of reading.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis graphic novel-style series for 9-12 year-olds features eight decodable stories designed for older readers who can read simple CVC words. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEight stories bound into one graphic novel format follow the adventures of a diverse group of teenage friends in a skateboarding team called the Sun Cats. Each story practices the initial sounds of the alphabet at CVC-level text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor example: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003es a t i m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003e n o p\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e b c g h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003e d e f v\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003e k l r u\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003ej w z\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003ex y ff ll ss zz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003e All initial sounds, CVC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Cats\u003c\/i\u003e shares the same phonics progression as \u003ci\u003ePhonic Books Moon Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhonic Books Moon Dogs Extras Set 1, \u003c\/i\u003eand can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beginner reader series features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly decodable text to allow independent reading, ideal for reluctant readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading material aimed at children aged 9-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon CVC words that are gradually introduced in each book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis pack of 8 decodable books features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'How to Use This Book' guidance page, including information about the new sounds introduced and important notes on the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecodable graphic novel story pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading practice word lists and character art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions for discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is phonics?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. \u003ci\u003ePhonic Books\u003c\/i\u003e specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phonic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phonic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217125906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClair Wilson \u003c\/b\u003eis a former SEN teacher and co-founder of Phonic Books. She specializes in writing engaging decodable stories for reading catch up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Paul\u003c\/b\u003e is an Indian-American illustrator specializing in storytelling through graphic novel illustrations.","brand":"Phonic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46819964518628,"sku":"9798217125906","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798217125906.jpg?v=1759913009","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/phonic-books-sun-cats-graphic-novel-sounds-of-the-alphabet-phonic-books-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}