Explore how animals hear, see, and smell in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading.
In this Little Blossom story, Adell is faced with learning a new dance step, but it's hard! What will she do? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding syllables that start with a schwa sound.
Mugs the pup isn't good at taking pills, but he needs his pill! What will Mom do? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs.
Kathryn and Liam pack their backpacks and head out on the trails for an adventure! Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs.
Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library.
Lola's grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can't wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola's room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities, like shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi and Lola share a special time together as Nana-Bibi remembers all the things she used to do with her nana.
Leo likes to go to baby time where he sings, plays, and makes new friends.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Joe looks everywhere for his missing tablet. He gets a surprise when he finally finds it. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix un-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when Lily decides her family needs to go on a vacation, she learns how to take everyone's opinion into consideration. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the -tion syllable. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when James's uncle brings him a cute little turtle, James learns an important lesson about caring for animals. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding -le syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Little Dragon can't stop crying. But Mother Dragon is there to listen to what she needs. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when Tulip's mom brings a robot home, Tulip puts it to work. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding open syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, everyone lends a hand to harvest veggies from the garden, even Buzz the dog. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the suffix -ful. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Oliver learns the value of picking himself up and trying again when riding his new hoverboard. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the suffix -er. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book,when Liam sets out on a short sail to the lighthouse, he doesn't expect that storm that's rolling in. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding vowel-team syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Jack gets creative to make his dream of going to the moon come true. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding closed syllables. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, when Jack asks for a cool new video game, he learns that it takes hard work to get something you want. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix pre-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, a mom reminisces on what it was like when her child was younger. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the prefix re-. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Emily experiences many different emotions during one day at school. Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding the suffix -ly. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity. Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on the indigenous Amis people of Taiwan. An Own Voices, Own Stories award winner and Junior Library Guild Selection.
At the end of a warm, dark night in the rainforest, dawn starts to break. Soon, animals will rise to greet the day. But not everyone is waking up. Some animals haven't even been to bed yet! Small brown bats have been busy all night, swooping and looping through the starry skies. Now it is time for them to settle in among the trees. But one baby bat wants to stay up and play. How will her mother convince her it's time to close her eyes and go to sleep? Lyrical text and soft, soothing illustrations show little readers that from bath time to lullabies, getting ready for bed looks very similar for bat babies and human babies alike. Fascinating scientific facts and photos from the Smithsonian Bat Lab showcase the amazing lives of bats and reveal how they are not so different from humans in their family behavior.
One little bunny spends a merry day with a special loved one, baking, wrapping, playing, and preparing for Christmas. When family and friends arrive it's time for carols and hot cocoa around the fire. This sweet, cozy story reminds readers that the joy in the holiday season is being with the ones we love.
Topanga the dog gets blamed for everything, but she's here to tell you that the only reason the household works at all is because she's the one in charge. Topanga wakes the family up, takes Big Guy for a run, gets the kids off to school on time, and chases off that trouble-making raccoon. And that's not all! Will Topanga's family ever realize what a giant role she plays in their lives? Maybe not before it's time for her to go back to bed, she has another big day tomorrow after all.
In this title, beginning readers will learn about word families, practice using them, and then apply what they've learned by reading a fun decodable animal story. Readers can use their phonics skills to find out why the dog jogs in clogs! Features include
In this title, beginning readers will learn about word families, practice using them, and then apply what they've learned by reading a fun decodable animal story. Readers can use their phonics skills to find out if a bug in a jug needs a rug! Features include a table of contents, colorful photographs, simple text, and a picture glossary.
