Simple text and repetition of the letter 'x' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. This fun, bright series uses familiar words and concepts to help beginning readers learn the sound of each consonant. Each book features large type and simple sentences and supports a given phoneme. The series is based on current research on how the brain acquires sounds and how that process is applied in learning to read. Kids will love the appealing text and photos, and parents and teachers will be delighted with the improvement in phonemic awareness. Each book includes a word list for review and a note to parents and teachers.