Description In Sal and the Three-Letter Spell, beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of consonant-vowel-consonant words (CVC words) and spelling in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Sal and his pigeon, Pip, encounter an evil witch and attempt to reverse her spell, all while incorporating various CVC words, in this fun decodable book. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. ..Children can learn more about CVC words using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Sal and the Three-Letter Spell also features reading tips for teachers and parents, an index, and a table of contents. ..Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Sal and the Three-Letter Spell is part of Jump!.s Fairy Tale Phonics series.