Reinette Lombard & Jose Palmer 
Learn to read (Level 6) 1: Tippie and the macaw 

Level 6 focusses on diphthongs: those vowels in which there is a noticeable sound change within the same syllable. The stories include longer sentences and paragraphs. It introduces new contextual vocabulary and has an emphasis on sight words with complex spelling. The next 10 Tippie adventures are proudly South African and build on all the skills acquired in the previous levels. The text is supported with modern and relevant illustrations to aid comprehension. Additionally, the stories have been written to encourage reasoning and problem solving, while enhancing the reader’s imagination and critical thinking skills. Books in the Level 6 series:Book 1 – Tippie and the macaw Book 2 – Tippie s audition Book 3 – Tippie s choice Book 4 – Tippie and Troy Book 5 – Tippie s superpower Book 6 – Tippie almost gets grounded Book 7 – Tippie s awesome adventure Book 8 – Tippie enjoys being spoilt Book 9 – Tippie gives Robin flowers Book 10 – Tippie at the zoo