Learning to read simple sounds
The beginning reader is progressively introduced to simple sounds, one by one. He or she only needs to learn 8 letter-sounds to read their first book!
You will find :
- The vowels: a-e-i-o-u-y
- Sounds that lengthen: s-j-f-r-z-v-m-l-n
- Short consonants: t-p-d-b-h-w-c-k-q-x
Endearing characters help engage with learning
1 - Val
Val goes there. Does Val go with Lulu ?
2 - Lulu
Lulu and Val go rowing across lava. When Lulu faces danger, Val rushes to the rescue.
3 - Bob
Nothing stops Bob, not even a wall. He climbs, he flies… and ends up on the ground. Life’s lessons can be hard, sometimes.
4 - Dana
Dana saw Bob fall. He is dizzy. He’s heading out into the street without looking both ways ! What will Dana do ?
5 - Sam
Sam and Jad go to the park. But they are not alone ! A funny little friend pays them a surprise visit…
6 - Jad
Jad and Sam have lunch. They each brought something. The two friends share and enjoy their meal. Yummy !!
7 - Bozo
While visiting the circus, Kim meets Bozo. The clown’s jokes quickly overcome Kim’s shyness.
8 - Kim
Kim and Bozo visit the zoo. The animals decide to teach them the notes of the scale. Do ré mi fa sol la ti do !
9 - Max
Max and his friend Alex work out at the gym.
10 - Alex
You read with ten friends. Bravo ! This book explores the numbers from one to ten.
Each book contains...
- a complete and funny story in French
- 12 pages of easy-to-read text and lively images
- a list of new sounds introduced
- a list of new vocabulary introduced
- a list of every French word used and its English translation.
Testimonials
I ordered the 1st collection for my granddaughter. Thanks to these books, she already had the basics for reading when kindergarten started..
– Mounia
My daughter started reading with these books at the age of 5, now she’s 7 and reading books intended for ages 9 years and older. She is very skilled and just finished 1st grade. Her teacher was very impressed with her reading proficiency… all thanks to your little books!!
– Kariane S.
Guaranteed Results
Your child will read the first book of the series in 7 days or we will replace your purchase with one better suited to your child’s ability and interests.
If that doesn’t do it, we will refund your money IN FULL.
Educational Datasheet
- Équivalences générales:
(Les équivalences de chaque livre se trouvent dans la fiche pédagogique. Pour lire notre position sur ces équivalences, consultez notre FAQ)Pour trouver ISBN, informations bibliographiques, matérielles et autres, téléchargez la fiche pédagogique:-
- Introduction 1 (PDF, 836 Ko)Si vous voulez un aperçu de toutes nos séries avec prix et ISBN, téléchargez la fiche des produits. (PDF, 2 Mo)
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Corrected spelling
Facile à lire uses l’orthographe recitifée for spelling, which makes learning to read easier. For example, you will see « ile » rather than « île », or « millepattes » rather than « mille-pattes »..
This orthography is recommended by the Conseil supérieur de la langue française, approved by the Académie française, and adopted by the Office québécois de la langue française. To learn more, please visit www.orthographe-recommandee.info.
Credits
Text : Christian Roy
Graphic design and page layout : Lauria Jacques
Illustrations : Béatrice Maurais
Proofreading : Emmanuelle Champagne, Monique Guy and Suzanne Lagacé
Art direction : Isabelle Simard
Editors : Christian Roy and Noémi Berlus
