Phonics Adventures

The Old Secret of Scribal O is a sweet phonics story that helps young readers understand why the letter O sometimes sounds like /u/ in words like mother, love, and some. When the letters at Letterland School begin making Mother's Day cards, one curious letter notices something puzzling and, with the help of Miss Jill, sets off on a journey to the Old Scribal Library to uncover an ancient spelling secret. Through engaging characters, simple explanations, and a story-driven approach, this book introduces the Scribal O spelling pattern in a way that is memorable, accessible, and grounded in effective phonics instruction, making it perfect for early readers, classrooms, and families learning to read together.

Welcome to our world of phonics adventure, crafted with love by two passionate kindergarten teachers! With a shared passion for nurturing young minds and a specific love of phonics, we shared one goal: to make early literacy education more engaging and easier to understand. Our children's stories aren't just tales - they're tools designed to intentionally make tricky phonics rules make sense to little minds.

Drawing from our classroom experiences, we blend storytelling with phonics instruction to create engaging and memorable learning experiences. Our books serve as a tool for both children and teachers, offering an easy solution to teaching complex phonics concepts. With just one read-aloud, teachers can introduce these spelling rules, learn a catchy phrase to help remember them, and enjoy an engaging and uplifting story. Join us on this journey to make phonics fun, accessible, and unforgettable for every young learner!

Phonics Rule: Scribal O

Scribal O is a spelling pattern that began long ago when words were written by hand. Because letters like u, n, and m were hard to tell apart in cursive, writers sometimes used an o instead of a u to make words easier to read while keeping the same short u sound.

Written and illustrated by Ashriel Reinoso and Megan Sanchez