Cool Cats Phonics Readers - Scholastic Reader, Level 1 Author:Josephine Page COOL CATS is a systematic phonics reading program that uses a charismatic cast of funky felines to teach short vowels, long vowels, and consonants.This box contains 12 books--including two activity books--and a parent card. And the manuscripts are vetted by two reading specialists: Francie Alexander, Chief Education Officer, Scholastic Education... more »; and Wiley Blevins, Editorial Specialist for Early Reading at Scholastic Inc.« less