About this item
Highlights
- Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger, these short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and will make anyone a fan of phonics.
- 4-8 Years
- 9.1" x 7.2" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Readers
Description
About the Book
"These short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and make anyone a fan of phonics"--Page 4 of cover.Book Synopsis
Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger, these short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and will make anyone a fan of phonics. Zany, graphic illustrations from award-winning artist Ben Hodson and carefully controlled text make Gran on a Fan perfect for both beginners just learning to decode and for older or reluctant readers who need a refresher in foundational phonics rules.
Readers who are fans of Gran on a Fan can also brush up on their long vowel sounds with the companion book, Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
From the Back Cover
These short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and will make anyone a fan of phonics. Zany, graphic illustrations and carefully controlled text make Gran on a Fan perfect for both beginners just learning to decode words and for older or reluctant readers who need a refresher in foundational phonics rules.
Review Quotes
"New readers. . .will hardly be aware that they are supposed to be learning basic phonics because they will be giggling." -- Kirkus Reviews