This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are discovering the world around them. As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise.
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…
Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added Aesop's fables to their bestselling and award-winning series! Rediscover familiar tales and find new favorites in this irresistible fifth YOU READ TO ME collaboration. These stories of classic characters-from wise ants and kind mice to sly foxes and hungry wolves-are fables as you've never seen them before! With clear, color-coded typography an…
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…
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.