num_pages: 16
description: Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching children to recognise "families” of words that share the same spelling pattern. This key reading strategy helps kids decode new words with ease—and become stronger readers, writers, and spellers. Set learners on the path to literacy success with these rib-tickling tales—one for each of the top 25 word families! For use with Grades Pre K-2.
language: English
title: Billy the Bug's New Jug
titlecomplete: Billy the Bug's New Jug
ratings_count: 9
series: Word Family Tales
publisher: Scholastic