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It is with sincere gratitude and warm regard that this title is dedicated to the late illustrator, James Field. James's mastery complements the Flitlit concept︱narrative by means of inspirational artwork that inspires visual thinking. Illustrated picture books allow readers to analyze stories through visual learning and juxtaposition, thus increasing understanding and comprehension. AGE-APPROPRIATE ILLUSTRATIONS Research undertaken highlighted a need for materials that address issues associated with an immediate leap from picture books to early chapter novels. Carefully chosen illustrations are desired for certain groups at this intermediate level. This need is especially pertinent to the considerable numbers of young readers identified as visual learners, of whom there may be up to 60% in a classroom. Highly visual books for such groups call for superior illustrations that are age-appropriate and which maximize visual perception. JUXTAPOSITION Placing two elements or texts side by side allows readers to compare and contrast them. This act can show, for example: irony, humor, or sadness. Juxtapositions often create a tricky situation or comparison for the reader. They offer good opportunities to explore language choice, intent, and character response/s. Challenging readers to explore a juxtaposition requires high level skills to fully explain why this paradox has been created and what tools the author used to create this atmosphere. Reading materials that are interwoven and that lead to a juxtaposition provide many opportunities to discuss various interpretations of a story. Using such texts calls for teachers and home tutors to have a working knowledge of both the written narratives and the images. This knowledge plays a key role in planning engaging and purposeful literacy learning. THE FLITLIT READING SCHEME, CONCEPT, AND STORIES Introducing a bespoke, award-winning Reading Scheme designed for Reading Age 8+︱Interest Age 7-11. The scheme follows many years of research, development, and pilot work in and out of the school setting. The cross-curricular content offers a systematic, fun, and creative approach to language learning within a literacy-rich curriculum. The scheme was created in collaboration with experienced educators, parents, carers, librarians, and the target audience: the children. A comprehensive GUIDE for EDUCATORS that supports the Flitlit package facilitates mainstream and homeschooling; and blended learning. The Flitlit books offer tiered instruction by means of supported and confident reading provision, with the additional benefit of page by page, matching illustrations. The supported reading editions add further value for schools and homeschooling through the provision of comprehensive︱dedicated stand alone GLOSSARIES set out page by page for the series.

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"School/s Pilot Work Feedback (Credited with all Mandatory Consents): ""I am truly in awe of Eiry Rees Thomas. These books are classics and foster attention and a love for the written word. They open up discussions on many topics and encourage exploration and off screen play."" ""On first encountering the Flitlit concept, I was overwhelmed. How do you begin to describe this incredible world? It is unlike anything I have experienced before. Each word on the page is placed to make the whole experience so expansive and rich in detail."" ""The setting is a magical place that can be visited any time, anywhere, and which stays within your imagination forever."" ""It is the lyricism of the prose that knocks you off your feet and lulls you in like a siren's song. The employment of rhythm and rhyme creates a magical syncopation that builds anticipation as the stories are read aloud."" ""The Guide for Educators is truly outstanding and will be an asset in helping children to grab on to that spark of imagination."" ""We are deeply embroiled in 'Flitlit Fever' in the classroom. In fact, it has taken over our lives somewhat! "" ""We have read the stories, analyzed the language, looked for poetic devices, written reviews, composed Flitlit anthems, designed book covers, written raps, de-constructed characters, examined story lines... and even tried creating new characters and plots!"" ""It has been a thoroughly enjoyable time that has truly harnessed the enthusiasm of the children."" ""Eiry Rees Thomas and her Flitlits make learning a joy,"""

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"Eiry Rees Thomas grew up in Wales/U.K. among a creative family embracing a poet, calligrapher/sculptor, illustrators, and a cartoonist. The coal-mining community where she spent her formative years was mostly Welsh-speaking, with the English language being introduced to the school curriculum at the age seven level. The musicality of the Welsh language is apparent in the author's unique lyrical voice, described in Welsh as ""telynegol'' or harp-like, true to her Celtic roots. Her love of writing bilingually from an early age was given expression following a serious accident. This ended her career as a public health practitioner, peripatetic teacher, and medical translator. Her experiences in the field of child development and the privilege of having worked with children and families with additional needs contribute to her work as an author and curriculum content creator."

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