It is Sports Day. What can they all do? The phoneme /b/ is featured in this title. Ben Can Run, Bell Can Run! is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Sam the snake becomes sad when she fears her slither won't be fast enough to win an upcoming race. Follow along as Sam first experiences sadness and defeat, learns to think on the bright side with the help of a forest friend, and eventually gains confidence and happiness as she finds her own unique slither. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about sadness and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about sadness and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
Ballet dancing is a lot of fun. Have you ever tried it? They are playing soccer. Can they score a goal? Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
What do you do when you go to the beach? There are so many ways to have fun! We are in the pet store. What do we need for our pet hamster? Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
Some sports are more fun with a team. What team games do you enjoy? Playing video games can be lots of fun. What kind of video games can you play? Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
Sally the skunk enjoys the meadow until a thunderstorm rolls in. Follow along as Sally senses and experiences fear, runs and hides, and learns to cope with her emotions with the help of her friends, eventually playing in the rain after the storm. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about fear and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about fear and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
Jimmy becomes jealous when he's the only blue jay in the forest who hasn't found a spot to store his acorns for winter. Follow along as Jimmy experiences jealousy, acts out, learns to cope with his emotions, and eventually finds his own hiding spot. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about jealousy and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about jealousy and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
Mason the moose gets mad when his brother steals his turn to play seeker in a forest game of hide-and-seek. Follow along as Mason experiences anger, acts out physically, learns to cope with his emotions, and eventually rejoins the game. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about anger and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about anger and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
Nando the newt becomes anxious after he loses his tail during dance practice and is nervous it won't grow back in time for the forest talent show. Follow along as Nando experiences anxiety, learns to cope with his emotions and calm down, and finds a new move to replace his tailstand at the talent show. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about anxiety and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about nervousness and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
Harper the hare is overcome with joy as she jumps in the fall leaves with her forest friends. Follow along as Harper experiences joy and shares this emotion with Scout the squirrel, who is at first afraid to jump in the leaves. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the storyline and enhance empathy, children will learn about happiness and its associated thoughts, bodily sensations, and reactions in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about happiness and other emotions using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, index, table of contents, and comprehensive visual quiz.
In Trainers, beginning readers will learn what athletic trainers do and how they help athletes stay healthy. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show trainers leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about athletic trainers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trainers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Referees and Umpires, beginning readers will learn what referees and umpires do and how they enforce rules and keep sports fair. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how referees and umpires in different sports do their job. A comprehensive On the Job back matter feature highlights the career's main duties. Children can learn more about sports officials and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Referees and Umpires also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Announcers, beginning readers will learn what sports announcers do and how they help spectators experience and understand the game. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how announcers in different sports do their job. A comprehensive On the Job back matter feature highlights the career's main duties. Children can learn more about announcers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Announcers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Coaches, beginning readers will learn what coaches do and how they train, lead, and encourage their players and teams. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show coaches leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about coaching and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coaches also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mascots, beginning readers will learn what mascots do and what makes their job so fun, such as cheering with fans and competing in fun games. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how mascots in different sports do their job as part of the team. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights each career's main duties. Children can learn more about mascots and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mascots also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
"Jojo, come dance!" Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips. Lola dances between the two poles easily, the same way she dances between their American and Filipino cultures--Jojo knows that dance! And finally, spinning and hopping to the rhythm of his life, he's dancing the tinikling! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories Collection.
Tuchi longs to join in and play with the school's mariachi band, but it's the 1970s and in her community, mariachi is only for the boys. Still she hopes--and wishes on Señora Luna. When Tuchi stumbles across her nana's guitarrón, Nana teaches her to play in secret. The music rumbles inside Tuchi like desert thunder. Will Tuchi be ready for the big audition? And will Señora Luna help Tuchi make her wish come true?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you reach for the stars? Do you value teamwork and shoot for the moon? Are you out of this world? You want to be an astronaut! It's a tough job but learn from a real-life astronaut what it takes to achieve that goal--and what you can do right now to help prepare for blast off!
"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all connected to our ancestors, our past and future, and the Earth--and how it is everyone's duty to fend off darkness, connect to the past, offer safety and shelter, and color the world with beauty. An Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winner.
It's a snowy winter's night in the city. The bedroom lights are off and it's time to settle down to sleep. But wait! What's that? Strange and scary sounds are coming from the streets outside. What can be making these sounds? Are monsters coming? Don't worry! All will soon be revealed. These monsters aren't here to frighten. They are here to help. Through rhyming text and atmospheric artwork, young readers can first imagine what might be making these mysterious sounds. Then a turn of the page identifies the actual "monsters"--vehicles and equipment like snowplows and garbage trucks--that help keep a city running smoothly. And now that all is well, it's time to go to bed! This clever concept is based on a bedtime ritual the author used with her own grandchildren to assuage their nighttime fears.
Everyone's family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, and inspiration. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?
With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor mixed in, this bubbly read-aloud picture book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Colorful artwork brings the mouthwatering foods to the page and the table. But no matter how delicious the foods look, do not eat this book! Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes for the featured dishes, kitchen-tested by the author and her family.
Nana and her little bunny finish up a day of fun and get snuggled in for bedtime. With a book, a cuddle, and a sprinkle of sleepy dust, Nana's sleepyhead is off to dreamland. A tender celebration of the loving bond between nanas and their snoozy little bunnies sure to become a family keepsake.
Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of Black culture and community. The song was penned in 1968 by singer James Brown in response to the rising racial tensions throughout the United States. Now, in first-person lyrical text, the iconic song speaks for itself, narrating the elements and moments that inspired its creation. The song continues to inspire and resonate today. It's been covered by artists like Usher and anchored Spotify's Black Lives Matter playlist. Readers of all ages will be encouraged to lift their own voices in a celebration of Black pride and identity.
Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. But just as Squirrel goes to collect materials for his winter home, neighbors arrive, needing his special talents and attention. And Squirrel just can't say no to someone asking for help, whether it's fixing a rip in a favorite coat to problem-solving a stinky situation. He is always there for his friends. But what happens if Squirrel doesn't take time to care of himself and what he needs to do? Who will be there to help him? This story offers a gentle reminder that while taking care of others is important, one still needs to make time for oneself.
