Sesame Street Phonics Adventures

Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics and reading with Sesame Street Phonics. Children will love joining Elmo, Grover, the Cookie Monster, and the rest of the neighborhood on their adventures.

Sesame Street My First Decodable Stories are perfect for parents who want to teach their little ones to read. Specially developed to introduce young children to phonics and support their first steps in learning to read.

For children aged 4–6, this box set of twelve delightful 24-page books introduces the sounds of the alphabet in small stages allowing independent reading from the outset. Each book introduces new letters/sounds while revising previously taught phonic letters/sounds and heart words.

At the back of each book are comprehension questions to help discuss the story together, a game to play to practice the sounds covered in the book, and a reading list which you can revisit time and again to help your child with blending the sounds. Each book practices the following essential first sounds:

Book 1 - s, a, t, i, m
Book 2 - n, o, p, c
Book 3 - b, g, h
Book 4 - d, e, f, v
Book 5 - k, l, r, u
Book 6 - j, w, z
Book 7 - x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
Book 8 - all sounds
Book 9 - all sounds
Book 10 - CVCC
Book 11 - CCVC
Book 12 - CCVCC

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs