I Can Read Silly Stories There is no better way to teach a child to read than to make it fun for him. Cat and Rat offers a silly story that will keep your little one laughing while giving him lots of practice on the short "A" sound. Not only does Jacqueline Miller-Perry offer an exciting way to practice phonics, she also gracefully incorporates beginner Spanish into the playful pages of Cat and Rat. In no time, you'll have an avid bilingual reader willing to share his phonics skills and silly stories with you.