MAC Phonics Stories are a series of books designed for the early reader.  They are very colorful and visually appealing.   Phonics concepts are introduced in a sequenced fashion, allowing the reader to build his or her skills with each book.  Following the character, MAC, through the stories is a delight.  He is a kind-hearted and thoughtful friend. 

The DVDs and CDs are excellent!  The pronunciation of each phoneme is very precise.  The visual cues promote the concept of blending sounds together – a skill that is often difficult for the early reader.  The songs are very upbeat and reinforce the words of the story.  The visual and auditory presentations of the books provide a solid foundation for the reading process, incorporating both a phonetic and sight-word approach.

Jennifer Huang and Mingrun Cui have developed a beautiful series of books with DVDs for the emerging reader. The carefully chosen colors, illustrations, music and stories express joy and enthusiasm. These qualities capture and hold the beginning reader's interest and attention which are essential for learning how to read. This reading series definitely belongs in every early childhood classroom.