A map gives Kit a reason to take the next step.

There is a route to follow, a place to reach, and a small tin box waiting at the end. Each direction brings Kit closer to the find, while each familiar word gives a young reader another way into the adventure.

Dear: The Map is a shared reading story for children ages 4-7, pairing a search with focused practice in initial consonant blends. The second book in the Dear series follows The Note and leads into The Letter.

Fifteen focus words include step, flat, slip, drip, grip, grab, flag, trip, clap, spin, drop, and spot. Featured patterns include st, fl, sl, dr, gr, tr, cl, and sp. Word spotlights invite children to notice the sounds working together and revisit them as the story progresses.

Supporting passages are intended for a grown-up to read, with help provided for unfamiliar words. This shared approach keeps the story moving while giving children opportunities to practise the featured vocabulary.

For family reading, homeschool lessons, and early literacy groups, The Map gives phonics practice a clear destination.

Kit wants to know where the directions lead. The reader has a reason to follow, one word and one step at a time.