The Purple Level Books (fifth level) use only decodable regular words based on the Jolly Phonics letter-sound knowledge, covering:

The 42 main letter sounds and alternative spellings such as:
ay as in day, ea as in seat, igh as in high, ow as in low, ew as in dew,
oy, ir, ur, al, aw, au, ph, air, ear, are

A few tricky words are also included but clearly listed

Children are encouraged to apply the rule:
“If the short vowel doesn’t work, try the long vowel”

Faint type is used to mark silent letters (e.g., the b in lamb)

🧠 At the end of each book:

Comprehension questions and discussion topics help reinforce understanding.

A set of 6 engaging storybooks:

The Circus, The Scarecrow Festival, The Accident, The Steam Fair, Gingerbread, Hedgehog Help

All books feature rich, age-appropriate illustrations

Carefully controlled text for independent or guided reading

Perfectly complements the full Purple Level collection

Supports reading fluency with longer, more complex words

Builds vocabulary and spelling knowledge through alternative phoneme spellings

Reinforces decoding strategies and introduces new spelling rules

Encourages comprehension with embedded discussion questions

Perfect for use in classrooms, reading interventions, or at home

ISBN 978-1-83582-277-7
Reference JL2777
Edition British English Precursive, paperback
Author Sara Wernham
Publication Date April 2025
Size (per book) 151mm x 204mm
Weight (per book) Approx. 50g
Extent 16 pages per book