The Question: I am devouring your book The Reading Remedy. I am wondering if the book has the complete package or if it is missing anything that would be in the pre-packaged version of Phonics Plus Five. Amy C.

My answer: The book, The Reading Remedy, outlines the theory behind the program and it provides information on full range of techniques it uses. However, it is far from complete. It would have taken hundreds of pages to provide all the materials that are offered in the kit. Parents who have the time and ability to create appealing materials can use the information in The Reading Remedy to construct the full program. By contrast, the packaged version of Phonics Plus Five has all the materials--ready to go--in an attractive, easy to use form.