In My First Look at French, beginning readers follow the narrative of a French-speaking character through a typical day. Labels on real-life photos introduce common French words. Each label lists the English word, as well as the French word and its pronunciation. An introduction gives more insight into the language, and a guide at the beginning of the book teaches readers and caregivers how to navigate the book’s features. Translations of colors, numbers, and common phrases further teach readers useful French language terms. Children can learn more about French online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My First Look at French also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Bird eggs come in so many beautiful colors, sizes, and shapes, but best of all is what’s inside them!
The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale’s Curse, Seal’s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God’s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ee' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ie' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oe' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ay' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ue' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oo' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oa' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ou' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oi' 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.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ui' 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.
Read about Emma and Piper, her big, white, fluffy dog. Piper travels with Emma's family on a plane and learns how to behave. This story uses engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Read about Emma and Piper, her big, white, fluffy dog. Piper develops a mysterious itch and visits the vet for a solution. This story uses an engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Read about Emma and Piper, her big, white, fluffy dog. Today is Piper's birthday and her dog pals join in for a dog party. This story uses an engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Read about Emma and Piper, her big, white, fluffy dog. Emma falls down, but trustworthy Piper runs fast to get help. This story uses an engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Read about Emma and Piper, her fluffy dog. Emma and Piper visit the park and try many activities together before they discover the one they both can play. This story uses an engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Celebrated poet Susan Musgrave weaves the purity, strength and sweetness of love with simple joys from nature experienced through the seasons. Marilyn Faucher's vibrant illustrations are a lovely complement to Musgrave's prose, and together these elements introduce babies and toddlers to the delight of cold summer plums, a shower of cherry blossom petals and the endlessness of love. A perfect read-aloud, this poetic board book will foster warmth and closeness with the littlest ones in your life
One yellow ribbon unties itself from a child's hair and transforms into a winter scarf, a farmer's field and a lion's mane, among many other magical things, in this delightful board book by celebrated pa-per artist Marthe Jocelyn. Jocelyn's paper collages in this wordless search-and-find adventure will encourage little ones to look closely at the world around them and explore what they see.
One patch of denim escapes from a pair of pants and becomes a stained-glass window, an ice-cream truck, a Ferris wheel, a fish tank and many other square surprises in this delightful board book by celebrated paper artist Marthe Jocelyn. Jocelyn's paper collages in this wordless search-and-find adventure will encourage little ones to look closely at the world around them and explore what they see.
Lee la historia. ¡Luego canta la historia! No es un secreto que el uso de canciones para enseñar a los niños las habilidades de pre-lectura es divertido y exitoso. Esta canción original se ofrece como una lectura a lo largo y canción. ¿Qué pasa cuando cinco zorrillitos van a un picnic un lindo día? Palabras repetitivas animan a los lectores jóvenes a contar hacia atrás del cinco a el uno como mientras los zorrillitos siguen desapareciendo. No se porque, ya que todos los zorrillitos aparecen de nuevo y siguen teniendo diversión en el parque. Los niños contarán, reirán y leerían con este libro ilustrado adorablemente.
¡Los niños aprenderán acerca de todas las diferentes máquinas que los agricultores utilizan cada día! “Camiones, tractores, montacargas, y excavadoras también, Me gusta cualquiera máquina enorme. ¿Que hay de ti?” ¡Los lectores jóvenes se sorprenderán por lo que los camiones, tractores, montacargas y otras máquinas enormes pueden hacer en este libro con rima ilustrado brillantemente! “Máquinas Enormes” es un gran libro para reforzar las habilidades tempranas de alfabetismo.
Con un beso suave, Mamá Osa lleva a Osito a la cama. “Te amo más” se convierte en un juego precioso entre Mamá Osa y Osito, cuando piensan en diferentes formas de decir “Te amo más.” Hagan de este tierno libro parte de su rutina de la hora de acostarse y luego inventen su propios ejemplos de “Te amo más” con su hijo. Este libro es la manera perfecta para terminar un largo día.
Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “At the Farm,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Explore the farm and learn what sounds all the silly farm animals make! Young readers will recognize word patterns and find it easy to follow along. They can also practice early math skills by counting the animals on each adorably-illustrated page. “Look at the pigs playing in the mud. I see three little pigs and they’re all having fun. Now the sheep in the pen look ready to play. They’re going baa, baa, baa on this bright sunny day.” Rhyming text will have young children following and reading along in no time. “At The Farm” is a great book to reinforce early literacy skills.
