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 | Aa by Kelly Doudna, Reinforced Library Binding | Indigo Chapters