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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds
Emily Guille-Marrett Β· 2017
82/100
π Worth It
A well-designed phonics series that walks children from wordless picture books all the way to early independent reading, closely matched to the UK Letters and Sounds curriculum. The built-in parent and teacher notes are a genuine value-add, and the cheerful illustrations keep young eyes engaged. Parents and teachers outside the UK should check whether local phonics phase labels align before purchasing.
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safety99
substance82
craft80
originality70
accuracy88
hype85
age-fit90
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict82
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