The Slug and the Pug

Written by Brian P. Cleary · Illustrated by Jason Miskimins

Book #2 in the Phonics Fun series

A glum plum on a drum makes phonics fun with wacky rhymes.

3.5 Goodreads · 19 ratings

24 pages· 94 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD380L

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Bookroo's summary

A glum plum sits on a drum, inviting young readers to explore short vowel sounds through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. As sentences grow more complex, phonics becomes an exciting adventure. Will the plum's mood change? Dive into this whimsical world where learning is a blast, and confidence in reading blossoms with each page. Perfect for emergent readers, this book combines humor and education, making phonics an engaging journey.

From the publisher

The plum on the drum is glum. With rhyming, carefully leveled text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of short vowel sounds with consonant blends and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers’ confidence.

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