The Best Nest Short E - Phonics Tales! Author:Liza Charlesworth, Kelly Kennedy (Illustrator) Phonics Tales are read-aloud stories designed to teach children phonics in a fun and focused way. Skills covered include long and short vowels, vowel pairs, bossy-r words, blends, digraphs, and more. Set learners on the road to reading success with every book in this kid-pleasing series!