"The Big House" is a perfect stepping stone for budding readers. It gradually introduces new words in an engaging context—Peter and Jane's adventure in a friend's house. This book combines repetition and progression, making it easier for children to build their reading confidence and vocabulary with approachable storytelling.

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In book 8b, Peter and Jane's family look after a friend's house in 91 new words including 'sunny', 'private', 'room' and 'dressing'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b.

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