Monster Phonics (Blaze and the Monster Machines): 12 Step Into Reading Books

I bought these for my Blaze obsessed 3 year old. When they arrived, they are tiny, so I thought they might not be that great and he might not be that interested in them. How wrong was I? He absolutely loves them, and I have to read them to him constantly. He likes dinky little toys/figures anyway, so I guess having tiny Blaze books was just his idea of heaven!! :-) Great for a new reader as the wording, etc. is very basic/simple, but perfect for him at his age and they are short, so ideal for short attention spans. Similar stories to the TV episodes which is also great, so he can relate to them. Loves them so much, we have to prise them off him on the way to nursery as he doesn't want to put them down (which results in the inevitable toddler tantrum!!). Highly recommended for very young Blaze fans (I secretly love Blaze too mind you!)

As advertised A+

I think this is overpriced, they are more like to y little pamphlets. The content is good though and has definitely helped my son to learn to read

Little books easy for children who learn to read. First page with sounds. Very well done!

Advertised as level 1 and 2 phonics but seems more advanced than that! My son can't read them yet but he will love them once he can.

Bought as party favours for Blaze themed party. The books have great information on learning outcomes from each book. The stories are short and simple.

So like other reviews I thought these books would be bigger. However I'm not disappointed in the slightest. They are the perfect size for a three year old just starting to learn to read basic words. Sentences are very short and easy language. Fantastic first readers. They are thin paper books a few pages long. Not much to them really so maybe they are a little overpriced at £9 for the box. I haven't given them to my son yet as they are a gift but I'm certain he will love them.

These books are so cute. I'm glad I wasn't put off by the negative reviews. They are small but that just adds to their charm. Bought for 3 year olds birthday, she loves Blaze and she is learning her alphabet and these are great. They have about 6 pages in each book so if you are expecting an epic bedtime story these aren't the books for you. My daughter loves them.

These are great for my son. Keeps him interested in learning to read with Blaze and monster trucks.

Der Koffer wirkt auf dem Bild recht groß. In Wirklichkeit ist er eher klein. Ich habe ihn gekauft, weil meine Tochter Blaze and the Monster Machines sehr mag und ich mit ihr schon sehr oft Let's Blaze rufen musste. Im Köfferchen sind 12 dünne Büchlein und eine Anleitung für die Eltern. Jedes einzelne der Büchlein fokussiert auf das Lesen und aussprechen eines bestimmten Lautes. Da es für Eltern wie mich, die ihre Kinder zweisprachig erziehen schwierig ist, einen guten Einstieg zum Lesen zu finden, habe ich hier zugeschlagen und es bislang nicht bereut. Meine Tochter macht mittlerweile bei den Super Readers schon recht gut mit und kann schon einzelne Buchstaben und Wörter erkennen. Daher finde ich es absolut angebracht mit diesen Büchern zu beginnen. Allgemein bin ich der Meinung, dass die Step Into Reading Reihe sehr gut gemacht ist und auch didaktisch richtig ansetzt. Das Ganze mit Charakteren die die Kinder lieben. Da kann man wirklich nichts falsch machen.

My Grandson Loves these Blaze Books

We recently picked up the Monster Phonics 12-book set from the Step into Reading series for our son, and it's been a fantastic addition to our reading routine. Each book focuses on a specific phonics concept—like short vowels, sight words, or consonant blends—making it easy for our child to grasp new sounds and build confidence. The stories are engaging, featuring Blaze and his friends, which keeps our little one excited about reading. The books are compact and come in a sturdy box with a handle, perfect for on-the-go reading sessions. While some reviewers mentioned the books are thin, we've found them to be just the right length for our child's attention span. Overall, it's a delightful and educational set that has made learning to read both fun and effective.

Dentro los libros son pequeños, unas cuantas fotos y unas cuantas palabras en inglés, poco más. Pero puede ser útil para los padres que no tengan mucho vocabulario y quieran hacer algo con los niños