Illustrated Phonics. Learn Phonics in a unique way based on word endings. This is a book you have never seen before. The Fun With Words series, 1&2, is illustrated phonics suitable for ages 5 to 12 depending on their language proficiency. Young readers can read these books in the company of adults or by themselves. The illustrations help make it easier to understand the words. Each page focuses on words ending in the same letter combination and readers should learn how they are pronounced. This way, readers learn both pronunciation and meaning of many words.