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.
Step into Reading comic readers feature dialogue in wordballoons. Graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers tothe joy of comics. Set in Hawaii, this Step 3 Ollie Moonstory has an easy-to-follow plot about trying new things, and whatit means to be a best friend. Diane Kredensor's energeticillustrations sit atop full-color photos, much like in Mo Willem'sKnuffle Bunny books.
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?
Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
PreS-K. The sounds of the simple rhyming words are fun and so is the action in this Step 1 reader in the Step into Reading series. Hog shines at soccer ("Ball Hog"); Dog is the star at basketball ("Tall Dog"). The action-packed pictures show them cheering for each other, even though they don't always get on. When they play hide-and-seek, "Hog sees Dog peek! / Dog is sad. / Now Hog feels bad." But they make up, and play ping-pong together. It's the elemental drama of friends who quarrel, with words in big type and brightly colored art telling the story in a way that will appeal to new readers. Hazel Rochman Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
The bittersweet saga of the handsome colt that is wrenchedfrom a happy country home and almost worked to death as a Londoncab horse is adapted for easy reading. Large type, short chapters,and expressive art make this a must for all animal lovers.
A Tinga Tinga tale inspired by traditional stories from Africa. Lion is king of Tinga Tinga but he can't roar! Can his friend Flea help Lion to find his roar and behave more like a king? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further co
Beep, beep! Honk, honk! Henry is in a jam! On their way to a birthday party, Henry and his dad get stuck in traffic. A tree has fallen into the road, and no one can get by. Luckily, there are plenty of emergency vehicles that are here to help! Police cars, fire engines, and a back hoe are all at the scene, and Henry gets to be part of the action. The first title in the EVERYTHING GOES I Can Read series, Henry in a Jam showcases those special vehicles that help out whenever there is a jam, perfect for any vehicle-loving beginning reader.
Marsupial babies stay inside their mothers'pouches until theyare ready to explore on their own. From kangaroos and koalas towombats and wallabies, this book will tell you all about thesefascinating creatures!
Ahoy, mateys . . . and mice! Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate is setting off on a treasure hunt with his cheese-loving crew, but before they can find the treasure, the bold swashbucklers must find the missing clue! With colorful, detailed illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and young buccaneers. The mouse pirates use rhyming words to find their destinations, which help early readers recognize phonics sounds! Join in on the fun in this hilarious Level 2 I Can Read story, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
This introduction to sharks keeps within a first-grade readinglevel without sacrificing information. Cole tells about differentkinds of sharks, and facts on their food consumption andinnumerable teeth. The text makes clear that few sharks eat peopleand that sharks come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
When Macaroni sings a song, Cheese will never sing along. Mac likes to jump and play and sing, But Cheese does not like anything. Macaroni and Cheese are best friends, yet they couldn’t be more different! Mac likes to pounce and bounce and jump, but Cheese just sits there like a lump. But when Mac runs into a problem with a gust of wind, Cheese stops being a grumpy grump long enough to help save his friend’s favorite hat. Written in the style of P. D. Eastman’s classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog , this modern-day alley-cat odd couple will delight beginning readers.
Every year Henry and his dad (with help from Mudge, of course)make Henry's mother a funny lunch for Mother's Day. Shopping fortheir juicy, crunchy surprise is fun, and preparing it is even morefun. But sharing it with Henry's mother is the most fun of all.
Meet Marley, the world’s most mischievous puppy! When Marley gets in trouble, he runs away—but eventually learns that his family loves him even when he’s bad. This full-color illustrated story is perfect for Marley fans who have graduated from the picture books and want something they can read on their o
When Mr. Rogers goes for a drive with Amelia Bedelia, he's infor the ride of his life. She does exactly what he tells her –– andthat gets them into trouble, but only Amelia Bedelia can make a cartrip this much fun!
Dick and Jane love to play！See Dick jump. See Jane run.SeeDick and Jane jump and run！
Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school's field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."
