Rut the Mouse

Inger Fridolfsson, illustrated by Filippa Widlund

Charming Rut helps children learn to read! What happens when a little mouse meets a car speeding like an arrow? How does an ant play? Who bakes the cake for Grandma’s party? Meet Rut and her friends in four short stories especially written for children who are just beginning to sound out letters.

Rut the Mouse is designed for phonics-based reading. The text is written in capital letters and consists of short, simple words with alternating vowels and consonants, carefully chosen to support early reading practice.

Inger Fridolfsson holds an MA in Special Education and is a teacher with a passion for early literacy development. Filippa Widlund’s charming and expressive illustrations enhance the reading experience and support comprehension. Reading Level 1: First steps in reading. For children sounding out words. Few sentences per spread, multiple short stories. Phonetically spelled short words, all in capital letters. Generous illustrations provide strong support for comprehension.