Zip and Zigzag Big Book

This engaging resource introduces children to phonics through captivating stories. The Zip and Zigzag Big Book offers a fun learning experience.

The Zip and Zigzag Big Book is an engaging resource designed to inspire children through exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers. These readers are carefully aligned with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6, ensuring that young learners can develop their phonics skills effectively. Each book includes helpful notes in the back, providing educators with guidance on demonstration, modeling, monitoring comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. This thoughtful approach makes reading both enjoyable and educational.

In this particular story, the Zigzag Team, passionate about skateboarding, embarks on an adventure to uncover the identities of their mysterious top skaters. The narrative is fast-paced and captivating, designed to keep children engaged while they practice their reading skills. The Zip and Zigzag Big Book format is perfect for group reading sessions, measuring 499 x 510 mm, and includes shared reading activities that promote interaction and collaboration among young readers.

The Red A/Band 2A books feature predictable text with familiar objects and actions, making them accessible to early readers. The focus sounds in this book include /j/, /v/, /z/, /qu/, /th/, and /nk/, helping children to master essential phonetic elements. Additionally, the fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity on pages 14 and 15 encourages children to use visual support to reinforce their phonic knowledge, making learning both effective and enjoyable.