Two children playing dress-up pretend to be firemen, police officers, and other helpers.
Simple text and repetition of the letter blend 'wh' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the authors.
Simple text about a week's activities and repetition of the letter 'e' help readers learn how to use the 'long e' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
The Talking Hands series introduces American Sign Language across a diverse range of themes and subjects. Combining colorful photos and illustrations, these books give kids the basics in signing and provide a lesson that is both comprehensive and enjoyable. Weather teaches kids a variety of signs related to weather and the atmosphere.
Three little kittens have lost their mittens, and can't have any pie until they're found. Onomatopoeia makes this rhyme a fun read!
Simple text and repetition of the letter blend 'th' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
Children have always loved this poem about a frazzled mother of a large brood--who all live together in a giant piece of footwear.
An astronaut in a magic moon machine agrees to take a child with her on her journey, but the child has so much baggage the machine will not fly.
A child plays with her toy bears using chairs and later serves them pears.
Little Bear makes a tiny snowball that she puts on the end of her nose, but it falls off and rolls down the hill, becoming a very big snowball in the process.
Simple text about Ben sharing his pens and repetition of the letter 'e' help readers learn how to use the 'short e' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
Simple text about smiles and repetition of the letter 'i' help readers learn how to use the 'long i' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
A little crocodile gives advice on how to have a happy, snappy smile by developing healthy habits.
Learn about adjectives through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Simple text and repetition of the letter blend 'sh' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
Winter is the perfect time for ice skating, and what would summer be like without baseball? Learn the signs for the four seasons, as well as for the weather and activities that traditionally go along with each.
Three little rabbits exhibit both good and bad habits regarding their attitudes toward new experiences, taking care of their things, behaving with others, getting enough rest, and eating healthy.
After a long and unsuccessful search, Polka-dot Puppy finally finds a home.
Simple text about playing and repetition of the letter 'a' help readers learn how to use the 'long a' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
Introduces readers to Peter and how he rides the bus to and from school. Discusses bus safety on and off the bus. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to Pearl and how she cares for her teeth. Discusses the benefits and best practices for taking care of teeth. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Count to twenty and take the journey from gathering eggs in the barn to cooking and eating them in this farm-to-table nursery rhyme.
Simple text about a toy boat and repetition of the letter 'o' help readers learn how to use the 'long o' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.
A child helps a circus clown find the animals that have escaped from a train.
Old Mother Hubbard's dog is hungry. Perhaps if she looks in the kitchen she'll find something to feed her pet?