Oxford Literacy Web Letters, Sounds and Rhymes

Unleash your child's reading potential with the **Oxford Literacy Web Letters, Sounds and Rhymes: Big ABC Book**, a vibrant and engaging introduction to the alphabet designed to lay a solid foundation for literacy success. This comprehensive resource, authored by renowned educator Richard Edwards and published by Oxford University Press, is an invaluable tool for parents, teachers, and anyone dedicated to nurturing a love of reading in young learners. More than just a typical ABC book, this resource is a key component of the acclaimed Oxford Literacy Web program, meticulously crafted to align with national curriculum standards, including the National Literacy Strategy (England and Wales), English Language 5-14 (Scotland), and the Common Curriculum (Northern Ireland). This ensures that your child's learning is directly linked to key educational objectives. The "Letters, Sounds, and Rhymes" strand focuses specifically on phonological awareness and phonics essential building blocks for decoding and reading fluency. The Big ABC Book acts as a lively springboard for alphabet exploration. Children will delight in learning alphabetical order and mastering initial letter sounds through memorable alliterative rhymes. Each letter of the alphabet, along with digraphs "ch," "sh," "th," and "wh," receives dedicated attention, featuring a catchy rhyming couplet and a captivating central image. This multi-sensory approach, combining visual and auditory elements, reinforces learning and makes it fun! The genius of the Big ABC Book lies in its seamless integration with other resources within the Oxford Literacy Web program, most notably the Sound Activity Cards. The consistent use of central images across these materials creates strong visual links, helping children to easily associate the image with the corresponding letter and sound. This reinforces learning and boosts confidence. Designed for early years learners, this 32-page paperback is perfectly sized for little hands and bursting with colorful illustrations to capture their imagination. Richard Edwards' expertise shines through in this thoughtfully designed resource, making it an indispensable addition to any home or classroom library. Invest in your child's future and unlock the joy of reading with the Oxford Literacy Web Big ABC Book! It's more than just learning the alphabet; it's igniting a lifelong love of language.