Corky the Squawky Hawk and Jake the Achy Snake

Corky the Squawky Hawk is a rather awkward looking bird, with a spiky mohawk, and earing made of cork! Jake the Achy Snake is a master baker, and eater too! Jake's story targets the "AKE" sound, while his feathered friend, Corky, focuses on the "AWK" sound.

These fundamental sounds are carefully crafted into the stories of Corky and Jake. The natural way in which the sound is woven between the words allows the reader to enjoy the stories, almost unaware of the educational value behind them. The sounds are used in a variety of interesting contexts, with colourful and creative vocabulary. The story is supplemented by a regular chorus, which focuses around the characters name and the targeted sound. The rhythmic nature makes participation almost contagious; you'll find children chanting along in anticipation of page turns!

All of this is brought to life by the narration of Rik Mayall (CD included with the book). He provides an in-character introduction before narrating the story. This helps create that all important character depth. Here at Clickety Books, we believe that if a child gets to know a character, that character can take them a long way. The CD also uses a chime, to alert young readers when it's time to turn the page.