Description Learning about word families is an essential skill for helping young readers become familiar with both the sounds and the spellings of words. This story highlights common rhyming words with endings that are spelled the same way. A fun way to introduce kids to phonics and early literacy skills. Read about Kay, a young girl who wants her friend to stay and play, while learning words in the -ay word family. Activities for before, during, and after reading listed at the start of the book make this perfect for family engagment.