Cover: DK Super Phonics My First Decodable Stories: Haircut Hippos

his boxed set, Haircut Hippos, is part of the DK Super Phonics: My First Decodable Stories series designed to support young children’s first steps into reading. Featuring twin hippos Pat and Don who run their own hair-salon adventure, the set covers essential early phonetic sounds in small incremental stages—from s, a, t, i, m up to consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. Each of the eight books introduces a specific phoneme group, includes a word list for blending practice, and adds a fun game for shared reading. A dedicated Parents’ Guide offers activity ideas and guidance on how to use the books to support literacy at home. Bright illustrations and engaging storytelling encourage children (ages approx 4-7) to decode words independently and build confidence in their reading journey.

Target Age Group: Lower Primary (Grades 1-2 / Ages 4-7)
LGBT Content: None