The Slug and the Pug

Short Vowel Sounds with Consonant Blends

From the Series Phonics Fun

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

The plum on the drum is glum. With rhyming, decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of short vowel sounds with consonant blends and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves.

Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun!

Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers’ confidence.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Category Decodables, Reading/Language Arts
Copyright 2022
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Phonics Fun
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2022-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF013120, JNF013100, JNF029000
Dewey 428.1/3
Dimensions 6 x 9
Lexile 380
Guided Reading Level G
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Note to adults, Note to educators, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

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Phonics Fun

Reading is a blast in these hilarious books! Learn about letter sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in… View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“A charming first look at phonics for early readers . . . With amusing illustrations and delightful rhymes, these books take an entertaining approach to teaching phonics.”—School Library Journal