Making Reading Ridiculously Fun: Introducing ‘Big A, Little a’ and the ‘Readiculous Readers’

Learning to read can be one of the most exciting journeys a child takes. All of a sudden, fantastical worlds from storybooks open up and introduce us to a whole host of unforgettable plots and characters. But how does a child actually get to that point? How do they go from seeing symbols on a page to understanding the humour or emotion behind a sentence? Learning to read requires a combination of skills and a lot of practice, which traditionally can feel very frustrating. But at Mrs Wordsmith, we believe reading practice should be something kids look forward to, not dread. That’s why we created Readiculous: a series of games, apps, and books that are all based on the principle that reading should be fun!

Two of our newest additions to the Readiculous range tackle some of the most common challenges kids face: mastering phonics and building fluency through stories.

Table of Contents:

1. Big A, Little a: The Game that Makes Phonics Click
2. The Readiculous Readers: Stories Kids Actually Want to Read
3. Why These Products Matter
1. Ready to Get Started?

Big A, Little a: The Game that Makes Phonics Click

For many children, phonics practice feels repetitive. Drilling letter sounds and blends over and over again can quickly sap motivation. That’s where Big A, Little a changes the game… literally.

This fast-paced card game transforms phonics into a lively, laugh-out-loud challenge. Kids race to match letters, sounds, and words, reinforcing key reading skills without even realising how much they’re learning. Every round strengthens automaticity (i.e. the ability to recognise letters and sounds instantly), which is vital for fluent reading.

With Big A, Little a, practice becomes play, helping kids feel confident and excited about the earliest stages of reading. 

The Readiculous Readers: Stories Kids Actually Want to Read

Once children have started cracking the code of phonics, the next big step is reading stories independently. But if the very earliest books a child picks up are boring, kids quickly lose interest and stop learning. 

Our new Readiculous Readers are built to solve this problem. Beautifully presented in an eye-catching box, these 12 story books feature our adorable characters in a range of laugh-out-loud adventures, while carefully using learning techniques that help children gain the skills they need to decode written words by themselves. Because once they’ve mastered all the letter-sound combinations there are, they’ll soon be able to pick up any kind of book and read it with confidence. 

Why These Products Matter

Both our Big A, Little a card game and the Readiculous Readers are designed with one core goal in mind: to make reading stick by making it fun. They tackle the two biggest hurdles in literacy learning: phonics practice and early story fluency, using proven teaching methods wrapped in irresistible gameplay and storytelling.

When children enjoy the process, they not only learn faster, but they also build the confidence and motivation to keep going. And that’s where the magic happens: kids who start out playing a game or giggling at a story suddenly find themselves reading with ease.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey or needs a boost to build confidence, both of our newest Readiculous products can help. Explore the full range today and see how we’re making reading ridiculously fun, one game and story at a time.

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