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The Secret Lives Of Letters
Discover letters in a new way with Theresa Lang’s book series for phonics curriculum support.
The stories are playful, character-driven alphabet picture books that brings the letters to life in a story young readers will love!
These engaging early literacy books use imaginative storytelling as a powerful learning tool. Research shows that children retain and retrieve new information more easily when it’s connected to something meaningful — and what could be more memorable than a letter with a personality of its own?
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary readers, this accessible phonics-friendly alphabet story helps children:
Understand that letters can make more than one sound
Build confidence with early reading skills
Strengthen phonemic awareness and letter recognition
Develop a lifelong love of reading
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or grandparent supporting a struggling reader or nurturing a confident one, The Secret Lives of Letters book series stories turn foundational literacy skills into an imaginative story experience.
Because when letters get to tell their own stories, learning sticks!
Fans of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”
This series could be your next favorite.
This series is designed with struggling readers in mind, but is perfect for every child beginning their reading journey. Each book features one or more letters. All with a personality and story to tell to support phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling patterns.
Through playful adventures and relatable characters, children will build a love for reading and develop confidence and curiosity that lasts a lifetime.
Some of the books are long. Do you read the entire book in one sitting?
No. Because each book covers multiple concepts. Instead, read just the page(s) in a book that…
How to Use These Books
…focus on a particular phonics concept of a letter, letter combination, or spelling pattern.
…to introduce or re-enforce a specific phonics concept.
…complement a topic in your current phonics curriculum.
…support social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons through the dynamic interactions and relationships woven into the stories.
…entertain and are enjoyed.
However you use them…they are playful, engaging, and educational.
Empower Your Child’s Reading Journey
Whether your child is just starting to explore the alphabet or has struggled with reading in the past, The Secret Lives of Letters phonics support book series offers a fun and engaging way to build essential literacy skills.
Each book provides a supportive environment where children feel confident to experiment with language, helping them unlock the mysteries of reading in a memorable way.
They are a perfect read aloud for children learning ABC’s and a unique resource for parents and educators alike.
Meet the Author:
Theresa Lang is an educator and author who earned her Master’s in Teaching from George Fox University and spent nearly 20 years teaching kindergarten through second grade. In her classroom, she saw firsthand how learning to read can feel confusing — especially when letters don’t always play by the rules.
Inspired by her students, Theresa developed a playful, story-based approach to phonics and letter sounds that helps young readers build confidence while discovering the secret lives of the letters all around them. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her cats, Yama and Zuki.
She has two grown sons and looks forward to sharing her stories with her grandchildren.