The world treats Twinky like a dinkydog. The only problem is that Twinky doesn't feel dinky. What can alittle dog do to prove the age-old adage that size doesn't matter?With engaging characters, easy-to-follow plots, and popular topics, Twinky The Dinky Dog is an ideal Step 3 reader for childrenwho are ready to begin reading on their own.
Second grade is turning out great. But suddenly, there's aproblem: a new rule. Ms. Light says desks have to be kept clean.Amber's desk is never clean. What will she do?
Boldly going where Step into Reading has never gone before: comic readers are told almost entirely inaction-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic paneled layouts introduceemergent readers to the joy of comics. This Step 1 comic readertells the story of a girl and a robot whose friendship is testedwhen one of them gets a bit bossy. Step 1 stories have big type andeasy words, rhyme and rhythm, picture clues, and easy-to-decodedialogue.
Illus. in full color. Filled with suspense, romance, and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.
I SPY something new for Spring! Young I SPY readers will want to start the Spring with I SPY ANEGG IN A NEST. New easy-to-read text by Jean Marzollo is pairedwith Walter Wick's amazing photographs from previous I SPY books tocreate a fun-filled Spring search-and-find. Also includes I SPYactivity pages.
"Easy- reader history is in demand, and this one is welcome. Illustrated with plenty of appealing watercolors."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
Less than 200 years ago, nobody knew that dinosaurs had everexisted. Now, scientists who study fossils know about many kinds ofdinosaurs and where they lived. The hunt is on for new informationabout our favorite prehistoric reptiles!
Arthur's gone Camping. Violet's camping out too, but herfriends don't want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimythings he knows Violet wouldn't like. But he doesn't count onslippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smellshot dogs roasting over a warm fire...
In Just a Little Love, Little Critter finds love just in time for Valentine's Day. But will his valentine love him back For more than thirty years Mercer Mayer has delighted readers with his beloved character Little Critter. Appearing in more than two hundred books, Little Critter, along with Tiger, Gator, and Miss Kitty, are back in this heartwarming My First I Can Read.I Can Read! books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just A Little Love is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
When Jason takes a bus ride, a dog sits downin front of thebus. And he will not get out of theway! A lady tries to move him-apolicemantries, too. But only Jason knows how to get thatdog tomove.
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic,traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit thestage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build theirconfidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children andencourage them to progress further with this series and becomeconfident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series iscarefully structured to include many everyday words that are vitalfor first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear,beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzlequestions at the end of each book further help withcomprehension. This Read it yourself version of Little Red Hen is a level 1title and so suitable for children who are beginning to learn toread. The story is told simply, using short sentences and a smallnumber of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help
One day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on abus. Her brave act helped start the civil rights movement. Rosaworked hard to help black people. This is her story, in her ownwords.AN NCSS-CBC "NOTABLE CHILDREN'S TRADE BOOK IN THE FIELD OFSOCIAL STUDIES"
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic,traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit thestage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build theirconfidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children andencourage them to progress further with this series and becomeconfident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series iscarefully structured to include many everyday words that are vitalfor first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear,beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzlequestions at the end of each book further help withcomprehension. This Read it yourself version of The Wizard of Oz is a level 4title and so suitable for children who are eager to read longerstories independently. The story is full and exciting with a richerand more varied vocabulary. Trust Ladybird to help your c
The Cat in the Hat goes on a hairy adventure inthis leveled reader for independent readers all about--whatelse?--hair! It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, andthe kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long orshort? It's too hard to choose--until the Cat in the Hat arriveswith his Wig-o-lator--a machine that allows the kids to "try on"the hairstyles of a yak, a fur seal, and a porcupine--with comical(and educational) results! Written specifically for childrenlearing to read on their own, this Step 3 reader is based on anepisode of the PBS KIDS preschool science show The Cat in the HatKnows a Lot About That! Young readers will flip their wigsover it!
Kindergarten-Grade 2?Anappealing,if somewhat bungling,detective is introduced in this easyreader.Three short chapters each present a separate case.In "TheCase of the Missing Hat," Detective Dinosaur's derby is on his headthe whole time,although cleverly hidden from sight in eachpicture.In "Night Patrol," the detective is frightened by anoise."Perhaps it is a monster!...Perhaps we should call thePolice!" "We are the Police,sir!," Officer Pterodatyl remindshim.The jokes are not particularly original,but they are likely tosound fresh to young readers.Alley's watercolor-and-ink cartoonsinclude plenty of visual interest and some sideline humor.Thevocabulary?Detective Dinosaur,Officer Pterodactyl,and DeputyDiplodocus?may seem at odds with the intended audience,but mostprimary graders know their dinosaur names（at least to hear them）aswell as they know their ABCs.An entertaining addition.?SharonR.Pearce,San Antonio Public Library,TX Copyright 1998 ReedBusiness Information,Inc.--This text refers to an ou
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired withfun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books tocreate an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues,this book is written to support the newest reader.
Kids will be kids—even when they live in the White House! FromTad Lincoln (secretly called a “tyrant” ) to the Roosevelt gang(who kept a pet badger, a rat, dogs, snakes, horses, parrots, and aone-legged chicken!) to the Kennedys (who used the oval office as aplayground) to Chelsea Clinton (who transformed herself from anawkward teen into an accomplished scholar), the children featuredin First Kids shared a unique experience and role in Americanhistory.
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, LittleBear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by MauriceSendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, anddecorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readersthey could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed bythe text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish'sAmelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur themonkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many booksin this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - LittleBear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel s Duck byClyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of allages.
Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoorsbefore. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, butpitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, andcatching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, themixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugelyentertaining adventure.
One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose ege can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it doesn't belong to that wily Fox!
The year is 1635, and Mary Williams and her family live in theMassachusetts Bay Colony. Her father, Roger, is on trial forpreaching new ideas about freedom. When found guilty, he flees intothe cold, telling Mary that she must trust in God's providence tosee him to safety. Roger's only hope of survival lies with theNarragansett Indians. Will Mary ever see her father again?
A construction site crew is busy at work in this rhymingStep 1 story. As the work continues readers are in for asurprise--the "crew" is actually a group of young friends engagedin a fun day of dramatic play. Two sheets of vehicle-themedstickers are included. It's a natural for young readers who love tobuild and are fans of vehicles that dig, scoop, and sometimes goka-boom!
