Link-Up Pack 1 Sparklers Author:Jessie Reid, Joan Low This pack of six titles has been written as part of the "Link-Up" reading programme. They may equally be used independently. Each of the six titles (two each of Levels 1-3) has a story or theme, but also contains some specific help for beginner readers. Other features include: drawing on the vocabulary and straightforward sentence patterns of th... more »e main "Link-Up" books; observing the "Link-Up" principles governing line breaks and the clear presentation of text; giving prominence to certain language features of special importance in story reading; providing opportunities for children to use simple decoding skills in identifying new words; featuring different illustrators to broaden children's experience and appreciation of artistic styles; and having an introduction on the back of each book to whet the appetite of the reader. Notes for teachers further explain the rationale for the series, and make helpful suggestions for using the books. Notes for teachers are included.« less