Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This set consists of 25 tiny, very short books. Each book has 7 pages, plus a title page. The books have pictures on each page which help illustrate what the child is reading (although sometimes they are a little too helpful, as there are instances that my daughter will look to the pictures rather than sounding out tougher words). The books are on the flimsy side, made of paper with a single string binding each one. For beginning readers, they are really helpful for practicing sight words and sounding out simple vocabulary. They don't keep my daughter's attention as well as larger books for beginners that have more vibrant illustrations and more of an actual story behind them, but they do hold her interest better than simple flash cards for practicing sight words. Having a variety of books to choose from is also nice. In some books, the first two or three words of a sentence will repeat for several pages, which can make it easier for the reader. This also seems to build some confidence, so I didn't mind it too much. Overall, we have found them to be quite helpful as she learns to read.