Book Series · 5 Books

Sounds Like Reading Books

In order from The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug to The Nice Mice in the Rice.

The Sounds Like Reading series is a set of 5 picture books by Brian P. Cleary, published in 2008. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug
Stop, Drop, and Flop in the Slop
The Thing on the Wing Can Sing
The Peaches on the Beaches
The Nice Mice in the Rice
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug

By Brian P. Cleary, Jason Miskimins (Illustrator)

Discover the fun of phonics with wacky sentences and vibrant art.

32 pages· 160 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Summary: Dive into a world where reading becomes an adventure! With playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers explore short vowel sounds through engaging phonics. Will they master the art of reading while having fun? Join the journey and find out!
In reading order

Sounds Like Reading Series

5 books · Published 2008

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sounds Like Reading series?

There are 5 books in the Sounds Like Reading series. It began with The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug in 2008, and the newest book, The Nice Mice in the Rice, was published in 2008.

What order should you read the Sounds Like Reading books in?

Start with The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Sounds Like Reading books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Sounds Like Reading book is the longest?

The Nice Mice in the Rice is the longest book in the series at 334 words (32 pages).

Which Sounds Like Reading book is the shortest?

Stop, Drop, and Flop in the Slop (Book #2) is the shortest at 132 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Sounds Like Reading to life.

01

Brian P. Cleary

Author
BC
02

Jason Miskimins

Illustrator
JM

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