Mat and Tat play with some new pets!

Tat is not your average cat. He’s a cool, clever cat who lives for adventure. He has to learn to get along with his new friends. And he wants you to join in the fun!

Stage 2 books focus on 2 or 3-letter consonant blends. These books are great options for those who can read basic 3-letter words. The a - Activate books introduce new sounds one at a time.

New sounds introduced:

- Book 1: fl, sl, sm
- Book 2: sn, fr
- Book 3: sk, sp, st
- Book 4: bl, cl, gl, pl
- Book 5: br, cr, dr, gr, pr, tr
- Book 6: s endings
- Book 7: ft, lf, lk, lp, lt, mp, sk, sp, st
- Book 8: nt, nd, ct, pt
- Book 9: beginning and ending consonant blends
- Book 10: scr, spl, str, squ, sw

Common words: a, and, he, I, the, to

Stage: 2
Type: Activate
Age Range: 4 to 6 years old
Aligns with UFLI lessons 41a - 41c

Each book contains:

- a complete and funny story
- 12 pages of easy-to-read text and vivid images
- a new consonant blend being introduced
- a list of the letter-sounds and common words present in each book

Books in the series:

1. I Am Not a Smug Cat
2. I Am a Snob 
3. I Sped
4. Plop! Plop! Plop!
5. I Can Trap a Crab
6. Mat Has Pets
7. A Pet Camp
8. Tat on a Hunt
9. Tat Was a Grump
10. Tat Struts

Authors:
Noemi Berlus, Christian Roy

Illustrators:
Beatrice Maurais, Jacinthe Morin, Danik Renaud