Books
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
Illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek
The Child’s World, August 1, 2021
ISBN: 1503853896
Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.”
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black history, black lives matter, Juneteenth, nonfiction, picture booksA HOUSE FOR MOUSE
Illustrated by Clair Rossiter
Highlights Press, April 13, 2021
ISBN: 1644723417
Mouse is looking for a new house, but everything Bear and Squirrel suggest isn’t quite right. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for a house for Mouse and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages, while the puzzle encourages re-reading. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
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Read my August 2021 interview in the Courier Tribune!
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early reader, fiction, pre-readerFOX WANTS A PET
Illustrated by Clair Rossiter
Highlights Press, September 21, 2021
ISBN: 164472460X
Fox is looking for a pet, but everything Bear, Mouse, and Squirrel suggest isn’t quite right. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can join in the search and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
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early reader, fiction, pre-readerWHERE IS BEAR?
Illustrated by Clair Rossiter
Highlights Press, April 13, 2021
ISBN: 1644723387
Mouse and Squirrel can’t find their friend, Bear. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for Bear and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple story text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages, while the puzzle encourages re-reading. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along with this forest adventure.
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early reader, fiction, pre-readerBARACK OBAMA: FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT
The Child’s World, January 1, 2021
ISBN: 1503853772
“Briefly examines the childhood, education, adulthood, and presidency of the first African-American president in U.S. history. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.”
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biography, nonfiction, presidential history, presidents, US presidentsSPIES AND PIES, the sound of ie
The Child’s World, Jan 1, 2020
ISBN-10 : 1503835413
“PreS-Gr 2—Vowel blends are explored through short, quirky narratives in these charming titles. Each book takes a vowel blend and shares a story to show its use in a real-world setting; for example, two spies are looking for different types of pie in the book exploring “ie.” About five to 10 different words using the particular vowel blend are incorporated into the narratives. The repeated use of these vowel blends helps developing readers identify words and spelling patterns in the context of an amusing, enjoyable story. Each page features one to two sentences against a bright, primary-colored background and a photograph that corresponds with the text. Emerging readers could use these titles independently or with an adult. A word list is provided at the end. VERDICT A first purchase for libraries in need of titles teaching vowel blends or spelling patterns.” School Library Journal
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early reader, nonfiction, picture books, vowel blendTHE TRAIL, the sound of ai
The Child’s World, Jan 1, 2020
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend ‘ai’ 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.
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early reader, nonfiction, picture books, vowel blendCOACH FLOATS, the sound of oa
The Child’s World, Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9781503835382
“PreS-Gr 2—Vowel blends are explored through short, quirky narratives in these charming titles. Each book takes a vowel blend and shares a story to show its use in a real-world setting; for example, two spies are looking for different types of pie in the book exploring “ie.” About five to 10 different words using the particular vowel blend are incorporated into the narratives. The repeated use of these vowel blends helps developing readers identify words and spelling patterns in the context of an amusing, enjoyable story. Each page features one to two sentences against a bright, primary-colored background and a photograph that corresponds with the text. Emerging readers could use these titles independently or with an adult. A word list is provided at the end. VERDICT A first purchase for libraries in need of titles teaching vowel blends or spelling patterns.” School Library Journal
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early reader, nonfiction, picture books, vowel blendTHREE BEES, the sound of ee
The Child’s World, Jan 1, 2020
ISBN-10 : 1503835391
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.
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early reader, nonfiction, vowel blendLET’S PLAY!, the sound of ay
The Child’s World, Jan 1, 2020
ISBN-10 : 1503835464
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.