Philip Gibson

Lee and Pat Philip Gibson

In this first book of the Word by Word series of graded readers, we meet Lee, Pat and their VERY clever dog Kim.

The content of all Word by Word readers is based on extensive, diligent research into the most frequently used English words and structures. The key sight words and structures are presented gradually and systematically throughout the series.


For example, all new words and structures are repeated at least 15 times subsequent to their first appearance in the series. This ensures effective and rapid learning as well as maximum retention and comprehension. It is this very systematic control of vocabulary and structure that makes Word by Word graded readers unique.

All the books in the series have been extensively trialed and repeatedly improved over a period of many years and are now proven to be extremely effective in building functional literacy in children of many ages and nationalities, including the author's own children.

The series consists of 12 books in 4 levels, plus 2 books at 'pre-reader' levels.

Pre reader, Book A: The Alphabet Book
Pre-reader, Book B: The Number Book

Level 1
Book 1: Lee and Pat
Book 2: Lee and Pat Like to Play
Book 3: Lee and Pat Go With Daddy

Level 2
Book 4: Lee and Pat Go to School
Book 5: Lee has a Friend
Book 6: Lee and Pat Like Animals

Level 3
Book 7: A Very Good Week
Book 8: Let's Go Shopping
Book 9: Pat's Birthday

Level 4
Book 10: All About Animals
Book 11: Our World
Book 12: All About People

By the end of the series, the child will have learned to read and understand all of the most important English words and structures. At this point, the child will be functionally literate and fully capable of independent reading.

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