After the ball they're playing with gets ruined, a young bear and his friend must find an alternative. In their attempts to trade items for another ball, the boys learn a lesson in sharing. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear learns skateboarding tricks from the new kid in the neighborhood. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.
A young bear wonders how best to show family members his appreciation for all they do. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear struggles with math problems, but learns to take his time, raise his hand, and answer correctly. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear loves to paint, but learns that some things are better off left as they are. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear and his family members make all sorts of birthday surprises for Mom while she's at work. Readers can search for the hidden ovals throughout the book's artwork. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear rides along with his mom as she does errands. Readers can search for the hidden triangles throughout the book's artwork. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear is scared to go underwater, but an imaginary adventure gives him the courage he needs. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.
A young bear loves storytime at his library, but spends more time asking questions than he does listening. He must learn to sit quietly to hear his favorite stories. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
Charged with caring for a friend's cat while she's away, a young bear searches the house to find the pet. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
It's December 31st, and a young bear and his dad are staying up late to ring in the new year. Can the youngster make it to midnight? Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear and his classmates like to do all kinds of playground activities during recess. Readers can search for the hidden squares throughout the book's artwork. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear loves to draw, but doesn't like to clean up. Using his imagination helps to get him through the task. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A bear and his siblings have fun with their imaginations while on their grandparents' boat. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.
A bear and his grandpa build a race car together. The project stirs the young bear's imagination and helps him to learn a lesson in bravery. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.
A young bear and his siblings and friends decide to build a fort, but must learn to cooperate and share their items to get the job done. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
Little c has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as a cat, a canary, and a clown in a castle. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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!
Zoey rides a coach with her family. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "o" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Tyler and Dad fly high in a plane. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "i" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Sue looks for clues to a surprise. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Samuel packs for a vacation. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Skylar makes a pie with Gram. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "i" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Reese and her sister play in a stream. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "e" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Noah and his dad go fishing. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "o" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
