ABOUT THE BOOK

Where Were You, Bert? is a funny Songbirds Phonics story about Bert, who is late for school again—but this time he may have a good reason.

Written by Julia Donaldson, the story combines humour with more advanced phonics practice to develop confident independent reading.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: 5–7 years
Stage: Stage 6
Book Band: Orange

Ideal for:

• More confident early readers
• Developing phonics readers
• Children learning advanced phonics patterns
• Reading comprehension
• Building reading fluency

WHY WE LOVE IT

The funny school story and structured phonics practice help children develop decoding, comprehension, sequencing and fluent reading skills.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Where Were You, Bert?
Series: Songbirds Phonics
Author: Julia Donaldson
Stage: Stage 6
Book Band: Orange
Subject: Phonics / School / Early Reading
Format: Illustrated Phonics Reader
Recommended Age: 5–7 Years
ISBN: 978-0-19-911430-6