Consonants and short vowels are featured and highlighted in simple words and children's names-- Large type; ample spacing between words-- Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page-- Print separated from photos-- Short words and simple sentences-- Short vowel sounds-- Introduces digraphs, consonant blends-- Common "picture words" list helps reader decode text-- Word repetition reinforces learning-- Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity