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Dive into the short A sound with this visually rich Phonics reader focusing on the -and word family! The story follows a character playing in the sand. He holds a friend's hand and they both stand up. They shake hands and listen to a musical band. The two friends walk across the land to find the band. The vibrant illustrations reinforce the short /a/ sound in these key words. This essential resource includes professional read-aloud audio to model the short /a/ sound and boost fluency development. Furthermore, its digital format is designed to be easily assigned to a classroom with an LMS (Learning Management System), allowing teachers to track student progress and customize lessons efficiently.

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