Jolly Phonics Purple Readers – Inky Mouse & Friends – Level 5 (Precursive letters)
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The Purple Level Books (fifth level) use only decodable regular words based on the Jolly Phonics letter-sound knowledge, covering:
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The 42 main letter sounds and alternative spellings such as:
ay as in day, ea as in seat, igh as in high, ow as in low, ew as in dew,
oy, ir, ur, al, aw, au, ph, air, ear, are -
A few tricky words are also included but clearly listed
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Children are encouraged to apply the rule:
“If the short vowel doesn’t work, try the long vowel” -
Faint type is used to mark silent letters (e.g., the b in lamb)
🧠 At the end of each book:
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Comprehension questions and discussion topics help reinforce understanding.
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The Circus, The Scarecrow Festival, The Accident, The Steam Fair, Gingerbread, Hedgehog Help
All books feature rich, age-appropriate illustrations
Carefully controlled text for independent or guided reading
Perfectly complements the full Purple Level collection


