Common words, or high-Frequency words are words that appear most frequently in the written and spoken language, such as the, or, of, as, it. These words do not mean a lot on their own but contribute to the meaning of a sentence. In addition, these words are often phonetically irregular and have an abstract meaning which make them hard to learn. Lots of practice will make it easier for children to learn how to write and how to pronounce these words, as well as knowing when to use them appropriately, thanks to this entertaining wipe-clean book!