Boost Fluency with the Core Purple General Fiction Readers Set

Jolly Phonics Purple Readers - Inky Mouse & Friends - Level 5 (Precursive letters)

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Inside the Book

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.

What's Included

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

Key Features & Benefits

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

Technical Details

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

What Parents & Teachers Say

“Thank you Jolly Phonics for this amazing programme – you made teaching much easier and fun for students to grasp at a very young age. I’ve been teaching for about 10 years now and this is by far the best method for teaching students to read and write. You notice the improvement with every step.”

Samar Alahmeh

"The Jolly Phonics program has been a cornerstone of our English language instruction for over a decade. The positive outcomes speak for themselves. Our students now enter Grade 1 with a solid foundation in English, and teachers and students appreciate the engaging and effective nature of the programs."

Najwa Noueihed