The Thing That Went Thump

The educational children's book "The Thing That Went Thump" is part of the Phonics Tales series, specifically designed to teach the "th" digraph. The story follows a young boy named Theo Thorn, who becomes frightened by mysterious banging noises while trying to sleep. He imagines various scary creatures, such as a thick-furred sloth or a three-headed monster, before discovering the source of the sound is simply his sister, Ruth, arriving to ask for help with her math homework. Throughout the narrative, numerous words containing the "th" sound are highlighted to help young readers recognize the pattern at the beginning and end of words. The book concludes with interactive activities, including riddles and a cheer, to reinforce the phonics lesson. This resource serves as both an engaging story and a literacy tool published by Scholastic to build foundational reading skills. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/