Specially developed to introduce young children to phonics and support their first steps in learning to read. Children will love joining twin hippos, Pat, and Don, as they team up to run their hair salon.

Eight delightful books introduce the sounds of the alphabet in small stages allowing independent reading from the outset. Each book contains a word list for blending practice and a game to enjoy together!

Haircut Hippos covers the following essential first sounds:

Book 1: s, a, t, i, m
Book 2: n, o, p
Book 3: b, c, g, h
Book 4: d, e, f, v
Book 5: k, l, r, u
Book 6: j, w, z
Book 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
Book 8: CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant words)

A Parents' Guide to Phonics with advice and activity ideas is also included.

Give your child a head start in the world of reading and phonics!