It's off to sea with Pup and Hound, and there's rough water ahead. Will this crew of two ever get back on dry land? This Level 1 first reader contains short stories, simple sentences, easy vocabulary, simple visual clues and lots of repetition.
When Hound turns around, Pup runs off into the crowds of the county fair. Will Hound find out what Pup is up to? This Level 1 first reader contains short stories, simple sentences, easy vocabulary, simple visual clues and lots of repetition.
- Early introduction to Spanish- Perfect for ESL students- Encourages independent reading- Fiction- Engaging stories- Word list
Dear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I'm writing a letter. So begins this picture book about a girl who prefers running and jumping to listening and learning and the teacher who gently inspires her. From stomping through creeks on a field trip to pretending to choke when called upon to read aloud, this book's young heroi…
The Day of Ahmed's Secret As young Ahmed delivers butane gas to customers all over the city of Cairo, he thinks, I have a secret. All day long, as he maneuvers his donkey cart through streets crowded with cars and camels, down alleys filled with merchants' stalls, and past buildings a thousand years old, Ahmed keeps his secret safe inside. It is so special, so wonderful, that he can reveal i…
In the third easy-to-read book about Penny the mouse, written by Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes, Penny finds a beautiful marble on her neighbor's lawn and must decide whether or not to keep it. With age-appropriate vocabulary, compelling characters, and a memorable storyline, Penny and her Marble is just right for beginning readers and was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book …
Each child in a group is different in a special way -- when eating or at play, while shopping, and in bedtime routines. While Frank eats muesli for breakfast and Rosie enjoys eggs and bacon, Clive prefers to eat alligators. Follow a delightful group of children as they discover and celebrate their individual differences.
Each child in this group of seven likes to do everything in an individual way whether it's work, taking a bath, playing, or going to sleep. While Clive eats fried rice and Tessa has Bombe Alaska, Rosie sips spiders. Here is the delightful group of children you met in Alison Lester's Clive Eats Alligators who all dream of what it will be like when they grow up in their own special way.
Brief text and illustrations of children engaged in a variety of activities explain the meaning of different words. What's your favourite midnight snack? While Celeste likes coconut macaroons and Ernie eats the cooking chocolate, Tessa snaps snakes. Follow a delightful group of children as they discover and celebrate their individual differences.
Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting, illustrated by Roy Mckie. The sturdy board book teaches all about numbers, with a dose of signature Seuss charm. Kids will learn to count to ten--and want to start all over again!