There are a finite number of sounds that make up all the words in our language. With The Illustrated Book of Sounds & Their Spelling Patterns, students will learn to read/spell those sounds that are the building blocks of all words. The Illustrated Book of Sounds & Their Spelling Patterns replaces ineffective memorization of words, phonics rules, or decoding with kid-friendly, brain-friendly patterns and visuals. Students are engaged in listening to sounds, finding patterns, learning through cartoons and story bites. The Illustrated Book of Sounds & Their Spelling Patterns demystifies reading and spelling by giving students the tools they need to identify unknown, difficult words with ease.