Special Needs Information Press has just published a review of the Moon Dogs series in the June newsletter. Here is a summary for busy teachers: “The Moon Dog series consists of two sets of eight books, all with modern storylines involving a group of teenage friends. There are excellent illustrations to bring the stories to […]
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Alba Series shortlisted for second award
We are delighted that our Alba series has been shortlisted for the Education Resources Award for 2014! This is the second award nomination for the series this year. Hurray!
Read MoreAlba series shortlisted for Diversity Award
We are delighted that our Alba reading series has been nominated by the Independent Publishers Guild for the Diversity award. Here is what the judges said about us: Phonic Books is shortlisted for its work to help those who struggle with their reading, especially older girls through a new Alba Series of books. Judges liked its […]
Read MoreIndependent review of Dandelion Readers in Teach Primary
Here is an independent review of Dandelion Readers, Level 2, that introduces alternative vowel spellings. It can be found in the recent Teach Primary magazine just published and online in their Tried and Tested reviews http://www.teachprimary.com/ Here is a summary for busy teachers: Verdict: Value for money Dandelion Readers are used in 40 countries around the world and […]
Read MoreIndependent review of Dandelion Readers by John Dabell of Teach Primary
Here is an independent review of Dandelion Readers Level 2 set. This set of 14 books introduces 2-3 alternative spellings for vowel sounds (Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds). http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/dandelion-readers
Read MoreAlba Series reviewed in the DSF Bulletin
The Dyslexia – SPELD Foundation’s publication ‘The bulletin’, Autumn 2013, has just published an article reviewing the ‘Alba’ reading series. I have scanned it – but the print is a bit small so here is the summary: “As with the very popular existing catch-up readers produced by Phonic Books, this series will develop reading skills and confidence through […]
Read MoreMagic Belt Series shortlisted for two awards
We are delighted to announce that the Magic Belt Series has been shortlisted for the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) 2013 awards in two categories: Educational Publisher of the Year award and the Diversity award. This series has also been shortlisted for the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) awards for Special Educational Needs 2013. Yeh!
Read MoreJohn Walker of the ‘Literacy Blog’ reviews Magic Belt Series
John Walker, phonics guru and co-creator of the ‘Sounds-Write Reading and Spelling Programme’ reviews the Magic Belt Series. http://literacyblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Read MoreMagic Belt Series shorlisted for Educational Resources Award 2013
We are delighted to announce that the Magic Belt Series has been shortlisted for the BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association) Educational Resources Award for 2013. This product is a finalist in the Best Special Education Award category. The winner of the award will be declared at the gala dinner at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham […]
Read MoreGreat review for Magic Belt Series
Teach Primary has just published a great review for the Magic Belt series. To read it online visit: http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/magic-belt-series If you are using the books and have comments about this new series – please get in touch. We would love to hear how you are using them with your pupils. Write to me, Tami at enquiries@phonicbooks.co.uk
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