Ouch, Lake!: A Lake & Nori Learn to Read Book OW Sound Phonics Story for Kids Ages 3-7

It's a beautiful day outside - until Lake steps on a nail!In this heartwarming addition to the Lake & Nori early reader series, sisters Lake and Nori learn an important lesson about looking down before you walk. When an ouch turns into a visit from Grandpa (who just happens to be a doctor!), the girls discover that a little caution goes a long way - and that even grownups sometimes forget to look where they're going.Written to build early reading confidence through repetition, sound-based word families, and real-life connections, this book focuses on the OW sound (found, ground, round, ouch, down, and more) to help emerging readers recognize patterns and sound out new words with growing independence.Perfect for: - Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 readers building phonemic awareness- Parents reading aloud or supporting early independent reading at home- Sibling pairs and multi-child households (just like Lake and Nori!)- Anyone looking for a gentle, real-life lesson about safety and paying attentionEach Lake & Nori book focuses on a new phonics sound, paired with a simple, relatable story, a hands-on activity, and a fun bonus (like a recipe or craft) to bring the lesson home. Reading together, one sound at a time - that's the Lake & Nori way.Look for the rest of the Lake & Nori: A Learn to Read series!