1st level of the Learn to Read series! Packed with musical audio CDs, flash cards, a workbook, and a library of 24 magical books, Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten is a great way to get started with basic phonics skills. Kids learn about letters and sounds, learn how to put them together to form words, and then read great stories and books using the words just learned. Plus, a CD-ROM with 28 computer activities is designed to reinforce new skills with fun games designed to be played independently. Research shows that the Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read program is:Recommended by 97% of users 9 out of 10 users say it improves their child's overall school performance 88% of users say it improved their child's reading level by one or more grades 88% of users say it taught their child to read Study conducted by an independent research firm of 160 consumers, March, 2007.