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Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers (Bob Books)
by Bobby Lynn MaslenCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. This iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!"®Perfect for children who are just learning letter sounds, each book in this set contains two- and three-letter words that can be sounded out. The first story uses only four sounds (M, A, T, S) and one sight word! Sounds are added gradually until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except q). The very simple stories and funny pictures allow kids to read a whole book and build their confidence. Kids can't wait to read these books to everyone they know!Inside you'll find:12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 12 pages each, 4-27 unique words per bookA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes:Decodable text: Two- and three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (on, sat, can, ran)Very simple sentences (Sam sat.)Very limited sight words (a, the)New letter sounds added gradually until young readers have read books with all letters of the alphabet (except q)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile Measure: BR - 180L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, KindergartenBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®
The Little Duck (Pictureback(R))
by Judy DunnA young child finds an egg and learns all about a little duck.
The Missing Piece & The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
by Shel SilversteinNOW AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK—TWO BOOKS IN ONE!From New York Times bestselling Shel Silverstein, celebrated creator of The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up, comes two charming companion fables in one ebook, The Missing Piece and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, that gently probe the nature of quest and fulfillment, available in ebook for the very first time!And don't miss these other Shel Silverstein ebooks: The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It!It was missing a piece. And it was not happy. So it set off in searchof its missing piece. And as it rolledit sang this song—Oh I'm lookin' for my missin' pieceI'm lookin' for my missin' pieceHi-dee-ho, here I go,Lookin' for my missin' piece.
Mr. Chatterbox (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesThey're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show.
Mr. Dizzy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Dizzy always gets things confused until one day he happensupon a wishing well, and his dearest wish comes true!
Mr. Forgetful (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Forgetful has an important message to deliver, if only he could remember what it is!
Mr. Funny (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesThey're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show.Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
Mr. Fussy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Fussy is the most persnickety person in all of Mr. Men land: He even dusts his flowers and irons his shoelaces! So what will he do when Mr. Clumsy shows up for a visit?
Mr. Impossible (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Impossible can jump over a house and solve the world's toughest math problem. Is there anything he can't do?
Mr. Lazy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesLife is very sleepy for Mr. Lazy, until Mr. Bustle and Mr. Busy try to wake him up!
Mr. Muddle (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Muddle botches absolutely everything he tries to do. His friend George is determined to figure out how to help him. Can he discover the secret of how to unmuddle Mr. Muddle?
Mr. Noisy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesThey're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show.Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
Mr. Stingy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Stingy is the stingiest stingy-pants in all of Mr. Men Land. He has a ton of gold stored in a box in his kitchen, but he won't even give a passerby a glass of water—it's just too expensive! Will he be a miser forever?
The Cupboard
by John BurninghamA very simple story relating the experience of a young child who enjoys playing with all the things in the kitchen cupboard.
I Was Walking Down The Road
by Sarah BarchasAs a little girl walks down the road, she encounters different animals. Told in repetitive text, she captures and cages each one until the end.
Just For You (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level F #Level G)
by Mercer MayerMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day . . . or any day!
The Maggie B.
by Irene HaasA little girl's wish to sail for a day on a boat named for her "with someone nice for company" comes true. Images and image descriptions available.
Richard Scarry's The Great Steamboat Mystery
by Richard ScarryThere&’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown! A jewel thief is aboard a steamboat. Thankfully, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig, two of Busytown&’s best detectives, are on the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been invited to a fancy wedding party aboard a steamboat. But when a jewel thief strikes, they must catch the crook instead of eating yummy cake! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this humorous storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown.
Rumble Fish (Lions Ser.)
by S.E. HintonThe classic YA novel RUMBLE FISH, written by celebrated novelist S.E. Hinton and immortalized by legendary film maker Francis Ford Coppola, now available as an eBook for the first time.Rusty James wants to be just like his big brother Motorcycle Boy - tough enough to be respected by everyone in the neighborhood. But Motorcycle Boy is also smart, so smart that Rusty James relies on him to bail him out of trouble. The brothers are inseparable, and Motorcycle Boy will always be there to watch his back, so there's nothing to worry about, right? Or so Rusty James believes, until his world falls apart and Motorcycle Boy isn't there to pick up the pieces.From the author of THE OUTSIDERS, S.E. Hinton looks into a world where hope is hard to find, and violence is a fact of life.&“Stylistically superb. . . . This packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling.&”—School Library Journal&“Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton&’s The Outsiders.&”—BooklistAn ALA Best Books for Young AdultsA School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
Strega Nona
by Tomie DepaolaWhen Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.
Strega Nona: with audio recording (A Strega Nona Book)
by Tomie dePaolaThis special ebook edition features Tomie dePaola retelling his classic story against a charming musical score!When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona—&“Grandma Witch&”—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.
The Alphabet Book (Pictureback(R))
by P. D. EastmanFrom American ants to zebras with zithers, kids will love exploring the alphabet in this classically creative P. D. Eastman alphabet book.
The Saggy Baggy Elephant (Step into Reading)
by Tennant Redbank Garva HathiThe Saggy Baggy Elephant stars in his first Step into Reading book! Fans of Sooki, the Saggy Baggy Elephant, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story for early readers. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this sweet tale about Sooki and his jungle adventures is a perfect addition to the Step into Reading line. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
The Shy Little Kitten (Little Golden Book)
by Cathleen SchurrRead and listen along as a shy little kitten embarks on a journey filled with adventure! In the course of her wanderings, she meets an interesting and often amusing collection of fellow creatures. The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.