Mog and Mim

In Mog and Mim, two alien friends engage in a playful race, creating an engaging story that encourages early reading skills while aligning with phonics education.

In Mog and Mim, readers are introduced to two delightful alien friends who decide to have a race. This charming tale, penned by Catherine Coe, captures the excitement and anticipation of friendly competition. The story is designed to engage children and encourage their love for reading through its whimsical narrative and vibrant illustrations.

This book is part of the Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series, which features a range of decodable readers that align with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6. Each book includes helpful notes at the back, providing guidance for adults on how to support children's reading development. The accompanying Handbooks offer strategies for demonstrating fluent reading, monitoring comprehension, and expanding vocabulary effectively.

The Mog and Mim story is complemented by additional activities, such as an engaging “I Spy” exercise that reinforces phonic knowledge through visual support. The focus sounds featured in this book include /g/, /o/, /e/, /u/, /r/, /h/, /b/, /f/, ck, and ff. Reading notes are also included to assist caregivers in navigating the text, making it an excellent resource for fostering early literacy skills in young learners.