ABOUT THE BOOK

The Big Match is a lively Songbirds Phonics story where Rick Duck faces Max Fox in an exciting match.

Written by Julia Donaldson, the story combines a fun sporting adventure with structured phonics practice to develop confident reading.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: 4–6 years
Stage: Stage 3
Book Band: Yellow

Ideal for:

• Developing phonics readers
• Reception and Key Stage 1 learners
• Children who enjoy sports
• Decoding and phonics practice
• Building reading fluency

WHY WE LOVE IT

The exciting match, memorable animal characters and clear phonics practice keep children interested while developing decoding, comprehension and reading confidence.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Big Match
Series: Songbirds Phonics
Author: Julia Donaldson
Stage: Stage 3
Book Band: Yellow
Subject: Phonics / Sports / Early Reading
Format: Illustrated Phonics Reader
Recommended Age: 4–6 Years
ISBN: 978-0-19-911398-9