Lan's Plant is an amusing story that teaches kids the "short-a" and the "short-e" vowel sounds • READING SUCCESS IN EASY STEPS • Learn the sound: read the word. Educators and parents know that a phonics-based approach to reading works. Each Barron's Reader's Clubhouse book emphasizes one vowel sound or combination to build young readers' skills and confidence. • Two nine-book sets help kids progress from easier to more advanced reading • 5 books cover a single short-vowel sound 4 more books put all the sounds together• 5 books cover a single long-vowel sound 4 more books put all the sounds together • Fun fiction titles feature lively illustrations and a brief activity that relates to the story • High-interest nonfiction titles are illustrated with photos, and include plenty of "fun facts" • Kids, Parents, and Teachers… Go to www.barronsclubhouse.com for puzzles, activities, reading tips, games, classroom ideas, and information on joining Barron's Reader's Clubhouse.