First Start Reading covers consonants, short and long vowels, 45 common words, and manuscript printing, accompanied by artist-drawn coloring pictures and drawing pages for every letter. Your child will begin reading in the very first lesson as he progresses through four student books and thirty-one phonetic stories, such as 'Hogs and Pigs' and 'Jog to the Jet'. Student Books A, B, and C cover short vowels and Book D covers long vowels. Student Books sold separately.