DK Super Phonics My First Decodable Stories Fix-It Foxes

Help your child learn to read with Fix-it Foxes, the perfect phonic books for young readers.

Specially developed by experts to introduce young children to phonics and support their first steps in learning to read, this series is ideal for early readers. Children will love joining Fizz and Frank, the foxes in charge of the fix-it shop.

Eight delightful books introduce consonant blends and consonant digraphs in small stages, allowing independent reading from the outset. Each book contains a word list for blending practice and a game to enjoy together!

Fix-it Foxes covers the following phonic skills:

Book 1: CVCC
Book 2: CCVC
Book 3: CCVCC
Book 4: ch
Book 5: sh
Book 6: th
Book 7: ck, wh
Book8: ng, qu

A Parents' Guide to Fix-It Foxes with advice and activity ideas is also included. Give your child a head start in the world of reading and phonics!

This beginner reader series offers:

• A pack of 8 decodable books that each contain a story that covers different consonant blends and consonant digraphs
• Reading material aimed at children aged 4-6
• A Parents’ Guide to Fix-it Foxes is also included, with advice and activity ideas

What is phonics?

Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words.

More in the series

This series of beginning reader books by DK Super Phonics is a friendly and accessible introduction to learning to read. If you’re looking for more early reader books, why not try DK Super Phonics My First Decodable Stories Deli Dogs, which provides further practice of these essential phonics skills.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
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• Standard comic book size
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