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Reuse It! by Marla ConnISBN: 9781731638076
Publication Date: 2020-08-11
Book Features: * Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 2, Guided Reading Level B, Lexile 190L * 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches * Vibrant, full-color photographs * Includes a photo glossary, high-frequency vocabulary list, and review activity * Reading/teaching tips included Ready For Science: In Reuse It!, preschoolers through second graders think about ways to creatively reuse items that might otherwise be trash. Kids read about upcycling everyday items like bottles, jars, and boxes to help protect the earth. Bring Science Learning To Life: The 16-page beginning science book teaches kids to think like scientists as they explore full-color photos of reusable and recyclable items, building critical thinking skills with an engaging post-reading activity. Build Basic Reading Skills: This exciting nonfiction book will help your child learn and improve reading fluency and comprehension skills with simple sentences in large print, a picture glossary, a high-frequency word list, and an extension activity. Inspire Scientific Curiosity: Part of the Ready for Science series, this leveled reader introduces early readers to fundamental science concepts. Each book in this series helps kids explore a basic science concept and develop their love for science. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
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It's MY Sausage by Alex Willmore (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781848864733
Publication Date: 2020-03-03
A funny picture book about cheeky cats who do not want to share! I saw it first and I'm saving it for later. So don't even think about taking my sausage! Five hungry cats and just one sausage. Yellow cat claims it's his but the others disagree. Each cat has a plan to steal the sausage, but are any of them crafty enough to get away with it? Who will be the winner and who will have to make do with a pitiful parsnip? Praise for It's MY Sausage "Humorous, action-packed pictures combine with terse text to create an engaging cautionary tale about greed."--Kirkus Reviews A fun story for cat lovers and children who find it hard to share! Suitable for children aged 2 - 5. A joy to read and sure to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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Come in, Zip! by David Milgrim (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781534465640
Publication Date: 2020-05-12
Zip the unlucky magician is the star of another hilarious story in the third book in the Adventures of Zip Ready-to-Go! series from author-illustrator David Milgrim, two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree! It's time for Zip to come in after a long day of playing. But Zip doesn't want to give up his fun yet and has a few tricks up his sleeve to stay outside! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Come In, Zip! was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious, out-of-this world story with words they can actually read and the relatable dilemma of not wanting to stop the day's playtime? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains no more than 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn twenty-four sight words and nine words from three word families. So come on and get reading with Zip!
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Hi, Jack! by Mac Barnett; Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780593113790
Publication Date: 2019-09-03
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack- He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, he just has a funny way of showing it sometimes . . . A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series will bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books and fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers' hearts.
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Daniel Can Dance by Delphine Finnegan; Jason Fruchter (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781534430419
Publication Date: 2018-12-25
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel learns to dance in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring Daniel Tiger! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Daniel Can Dance was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story featuring words they can actually read and starring their favorite tiger star? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn eleven sight words, and three words from one word family. So come on and get reading with Daniel! © 2018 The Fred Rogers Company
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Go, Go, Tractors! by Candice Ransom; Mike Yamada (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781984852540
Publication Date: 2021-03-09
A rollicking, rhyming early reader about all kinds of tractors! A rollicking, rhyming early reader about all kinds of tractors! The team that brought you Go, Go, Cars! and Go, Go, Trucks! returns with the same vehicle-loving brother and sister duo discovering all kinds of tractors as they travel along country roads, go to the dump, and visit a farm! Young vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through the simple, decodable text. Bright, bouncy art will help readers along the reading journey! 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 picture clues help children decode the story.
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Bug Dipping, Bug Sipping by Marilyn Singer; Lucy Semple (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781534441408
Publication Date: 2020-01-21
Award-winning author Marilyn Singer takes us on a journey into the fascinating and colorful world of bugs in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Come see bugs of all different kinds dipping, sipping, crawling, calling, and so much more in this charming, rhyming book that includes a special section with facts on each type of bug.
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Duck and Cat's Rainy Day by Carin BramsenISBN: 9781524771720
Publication Date: 2020-03-10
Fans of Hey, Duck! can now enjoy their favorite characters while learning to read by themselves in the Step into Reading debut for Carin Bramsen's beloved Duck & Cat! It's a rainy day on the farm for Duck & Cat. What's a duo to do? Featuring a playful rhyming text and bright and lively illustrations, this endearing story about friendship and creativity will leave readers wanting to visit with Duck & Cat again and again. 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 picture clues help children decode the story.
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Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby Shark by Anna Membrino; Tim Budgen (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780593128107
Publication Date: 2020-05-26
Just when you thought it was safe...Big Shark and Little Shark return in this funny new Step 1 Reader, pursued by...Baby Shark! Big Shark and Little Shark may be opposites, but they agree on one thing--neither wants to play with Baby Shark. Baby Shark is too small and slow to be any fun...right? What happens when Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandpa Shark, and Grandma Shark find out that Baby Shark is being snubbed? Dun dun dun dun dun dun! All's well that ends well in this easily decodable and oh-so-familiar story of big kids and little kids resolving their conflicts. The book conveys a great social-emotional lesson about apologizing and inclusion in a funny way! Look for these other funny stories: Big Shark, Little Shark and Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School. 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.
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Roller Bears by Eric Seltzer; Tom Disbury (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781534475540
Publication Date: 2020-11-24
Zip and glide with roller-skating bears in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read from the creative team behind Space Cows, Party Pigs, and more! Who are roller bears? Roller bears skate. Roller bears glide. Do they like honey? Find out inside...this bear-y silly Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read!
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Diner Dogs by Eric Seltzer; Tom Disbury (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781534493865
Publication Date: 2021-07-13
Chow down with diner dogs in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read from the creative team behind Roller Bears, Space Cows, Party Pigs, and more! What is a diner dog? Diner dogs work at the Bow Wow diner. They like to fetch...tea and coffee! They like belly rubs...and diner grub! Can they feed all the hungry customers? Of course they can--and they do it with flair in this sweet and silly Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read!
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Rocket Has a Sleepover by Tad HillsISBN: 9780593181232
Publication Date: 2021-07-13
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover. Rocket is having fun at a sleepover! But when Owl, Bella, and Fred get ready to catch some Z's, Rocket refuses to go to bed. Can a bedtime story soothe Rocket and help him fall asleep? With its simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader about an unforgettable sleepover, which they can ready all by themselves! Want more easy-to-read fun with Rocket? Don't miss Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek!
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Get Out and Play (Elbow Grease) by John Cena; Dave Aikins (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780525577591
Publication Date: 2020-01-07
Join Elbow Grease and his monster truck brothers as they play in the rain and sun in this Step 1 Step Into Reading leveled reader from superstar entertainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Cena! A fun-filled leveled reader from multi-talented mega celebrity John Cena! Elbow Grease loves to race, splash and play with his four monster truck brothers- Tank, Flash, Pinball and Crash! The brothers enjoy a play day in this Step 1 reader based on John Cena's Elbow Grease picture book series!
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Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika SongISBN: 9780593125274
Publication Date: 2020-09-29
Two squirrel best friends meet their match: a donut food truck! A hilarious young graphic novel perfect for fans of Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea and anyone who would do ANYTHING for a donut. Norma and Belly would really really really really really like a donut. With a burned breakfast and a cranky donut seller at the local food truck, they may be stuck with only nuts to eat . . . unless they can steal the biggest, most delicious donut of their tiny lives! Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together. "I'm nuts for these sweet and silly squirrels." -- Ben Clanton, author of Narwhal and Jelly
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Astro the Alien Learns about Honesty by Emily Sohn; Carlos Aón (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781684509294
Publication Date: 2019-07-01
Astro the Alien has to help clean up so he and his friends Ben and Eva can go to the zoo. When Ben and Eva catch Astro lying about picking up and breaking a toy, they teach the alien about honesty. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.