The Kick Off

The Kick Off by Sue Graves, published by Franklin Watts in 2010, is a 24-page book designed to support children learning to read through phonics. This edition focuses on CVC words with short vowel sounds, presenting simple words in print to aid early literacy development. The story features Lass the dog, who has her own ideas about winning a football match, providing an engaging context for young readers.

Readers will find that this book emphasizes phonemes of more than one letter and includes essential words such as “and,” “the,” “to,” “no,” “I,” and “go.” The content is tailored for juvenile nonfiction, specifically within the realm of language arts, making it a valuable resource for children as they begin their reading journey. The straightforward narrative and phonics focus aim to enhance reading skills in a fun and accessible way.