The phonics focus of this book helps teachers looking for materials to fit specific lesson plans, but the stories never feel "educational." "Gram is making jam for Ann, Fran, and Stan. ""She hears a tap. """Who's that?" asks Gram. " Find out who it is in this funny story for beginning readers. "Rat Attack" features the "short a" sound, some sneaky, jam-loving rats, and three brave mice who have a plan to save Gram--and the jam.