As a trio of tired tots settles into bed for the night, the sheep who should be helping them count down to slumber kick up their hooves instead in an energetic dance performance. Starting with one little lamb and counting up to 10, these "sleep" sheep tap, waltz, tango, and even boogie as they get their nighttime groove on. But finally, after their energy is danced out, nap sheep lull everyone to sleep.
What do you do with a grumpy kraken, a sickly sea serpent, and a tearful gigantic tortoise? You sing them a tune, of course! Following the sea shanty rhyme of "What Do You Do With . . . ," a ship's crew of sailors has to contend with a coterie of mythical sea creatures, all demanding comfort and attention. As each creature threatens to swamp the ship, the quick-thinking crew knows just what to do to save the day, from serving pancakes to mopping a sweaty forehead to sharing an umbrella to keep the rain away. But what happens when the sailors have had enough? Back matter includes information about the sea creatures featured, music and lyrics, along with a brief history of sea shanties.
Pug is snug on his rug. But what happens when along comes BUG?! With a claim to the rug?! The two engage in a hysterical, rhyming battle of wits and strength until Slug asks the necessary questions and helps them find common ground. Rhyming is an important developmental reading skill. It teaches phonics (decodable text) and helps young readers infer content. This is a fun story to build those skills--and is an epic read aloud!
One, Two, Saddle up Lou. Little Buckaroo saddles up for a great day with horsey companion, Lou. But it will take more than a cowboy hat and spiffy red boots to get them on their way. Written to the nursery rhyme of "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe," this perfect book for little cowpokes combines counting and a bit of barnyard antics. And at the end, Buckaroo and Lou make a new friend. Back matter includes a fun activity identifying cowpoke "accoutrements."
Adorable illustrations of Sammy will strengthen readers' recognition and understanding of action words.
As usual, an adventure for Sammy means trouble for the whole family!
Simple text introduces prepositions, while clever illustrations support the text and keep readers guessing as Matt looks for his cap.
It has been raining all week and William continues to get wet. Will he ever figure out how to stay dry on his walk to work?
Firefighter Fred is getting ready for work - but what is he forgetting?
Sammy has gotten himself into mischief again. Can Dad get him cleaned up without any more mishaps?
Sammy loves to run everywhere - what could possibly go wrong? Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
Repetitive text will help readers build fluency, and fun clues to predict what Sammy finds on his walk will keep them engaged.
What is that animal in the fog? Is it a dog? Is it a hog? It's a hog dog! Each book features fewer than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Hog Dog features 29 different sight words to master. These are the words included in this book: a, all, be, but, dog, ears, even, fog, hard, has, head, hog, I, in, is, it, legs, like, look, looks, may, must, see, tail, the, think, through, to, tongue
A very fat cat is not fast, or is she? Catty can be fast when she wants to be fast. Is Catty Fast? is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features fewer than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Catty is (Not) Fast features 18 different sight words to master. These are the words included in this book: a, cat, Catty, fast, fat, food, for, is, it, likes, nap, not, play, that, time, to, win, you
Baseball, basketball and soccer can't compete with the belly busting workout of a good laugh! Knock Knock, Play Ball is filled with funny jokes for kids joking around on and off the field. Each page features one illustrated joke. Here's a silly sample: Why do basketball players love donuts? Because they can dunk them!
What do we do when outside birds end up INSIDE? Inspired by all of the funny times a child has spotted an outside bird, inside, this rhyming beginning reader brings feathered friends indoors. Inside Birds is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features fewer than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Inside Birds features 27 different sight words to master. These are the words included in this book: a, and, bird, birds, do, go, help, house, in, inside, just, on, out, party, plane, pool, restaurant, school, sometimes, store, thank, them, they, train, when, will, you
Knock Knock. Who's there? An interrupting cow. Interrupting Cow-- Moo! Silly knock knock jokes are paired with Brenda Ponnay's bright and fun illustrations in this wacky, funny picture book for preschoolers and up.
Cody can't help that he is always shedding. No shirt, sofa, or seat is safe from the dog hair that overwhelms his family. In this very simple 20-page book, beginning readers will laugh at Cody's antics and build their vocabulary of all the places Cody can't help but leave some hair. This book is a step-up from the third title in the in the CODY THE DOG series, CODY SHEDS.
Cody can't help that he is always shedding. No shirt, sofa, or seat is safe from the dog hair that overwhelms his family. n this very simple 8-page book, beginning readers will laugh at Cody's antics and build their vocabulary of all the places Cody sheds. This is the third installment in the CODY THE DOG series.
The Garden has the giggles in this funny joke book about vegetables. Knock, Knock. Who's There? Lettuce. Lettuce Who? Lettuce In and you'll find out! In this funny collection of illustrated jokes from Brenda Ponnay, little ones will laugh at their favorite vegetables.
Cody seems to poop places that he really, really shouldn't. In this very simple 20-page book, beginning readers will laugh at Cody's antics and build their vocabulary of all the places Cody likes to poop.
Cody seems to poop places that he really, really shouldn't. In this very simple 8-page book, beginning readers will laugh at Cody's antics and build their vocabulary of all the places Cody likes to poop.
Cody likes to eat things that maybe he shouldn't. In this very simple 20-page book, beginning readers will meet Cody and the things he likes to eat
What’s invisible and smells like a carrot? Bunny Farts! Burps, farts, boogers, and other bodily functions take center stage in this collection of illustrated jokes sure to be adored by the preschool through early elementary set.
Within the pages of this wordless title, two mice chew their way through seemingly empty pages to reveal a host of opposite situations—until they both get wet.