About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is just starting to discover the magic of decoding words and needs a short, successful win to build their reading stamina. This non-fiction reader is designed for the 'Phase 2' learner who is beginning to blend sounds like 'ck' and 'e' into recognizable words. It transforms a simple trip to a hen run into a major milestone for a budding reader. Beyond the phonics practice, the book nurtures a sense of pride and curiosity about the natural world. By focusing on real-world photography instead of stylized illustrations, it encourages children to observe details about animals without relying on picture guessing. It is an ideal tool for parents who want to support school-led literacy programs while fostering a child's natural interest in farm life and animals.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, and gentle introduction to farm animals.
Ideal Reader
A 4 or 5-year-old who has just learned their first two sets of letter sounds and is feeling slightly intimidated by 'big' books. This reader is for the child who loves 'real' things: animals, dirt, and facts: rather than whimsical fantasy.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold, but parents should review the 'talk about it' section in the back to help extend the learning beyond just the phonics. A parent might notice their child getting frustrated with books that have too many irregular words or 'cheating' by looking only at the pictures. This book is the solution for a child who needs a text they can actually read independently.
