Early years: letters and words

Book SynopsisCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set introduces long vowels and helps developing readers gently take the final step toward reading chapter books. Now in a sturdy hardcover!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, 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 stories in Bob Books Long Vowels focus on long vowels, including plenty of practice with silent e. They also introduce longer words and word endings such as -ed and -ing. These Stage 3 books have more pages than those in Stages 1 and 2, building reading endurance and expanding the vocabulary of maturing readers. This set prepares kids to graduate to chapter books!Inside this sturdy hardcover you''ll find: 8 hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 16-24 pages each, 52-129 unique words per story, sized perfectly for little hands A parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to read Each story includes: Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the text Longer sentences and stories than previous sets ("She ran as fast as she could.") A list of new long vowel combinations introduced in that story Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the words Guided Reading Levels: G, H, I Lexile Measure: 110L - 560L Bob Books Level: Stage 3Ages: 4-6 Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First Grade

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Book SynopsisThe Highlights(TM) Big Fun Book of Kindergarten Activities offers over 200 pages of age-appropriate, Common Core--related activities that reinforce getting ready for school and what kids are already learning in the classroom. The book provides engaging and satisfying learning-based puzzles and games that kids will find both fun and challenging. Exercises include ABCs, 123s, matching, opposites, colors, shapes, and much more. In addition, the book includes an introduction with helpful tips for parents on working through and discussing the activities with their kindergartners. Developed by experts who understand the combination of fun and learning like no one else, these books deliver a unique and engaging learning experience. Curriculum includes: ABCs Word Recognition 123s Number Names Story basics Matching Colors Shapes Opposites Sorting PatternsTrade Review“This workbook is fantastic. There are a huge variety of activities here — from matching fun pictures of owls and following the ‘Q’s’ in a map for the queen to find her throne, to playing ‘same and different’ (like in People magazine!) and pattern mazes. It’s brightly colored with big, easy-to-read (and follow) instructions. Zero mess, too, which is great. Definitely one of our favorites.” – The Washington Post

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Book SynopsisI feel happy! I feel angry. I feel silly! Teaching children how to name their feelings is the first step toward helping them express those feelings appropriately and feeling empathy for the feelings of others. From artist Larissa Honsek, the creator of Opposites and Let's Move!, comes a new cast of colorful clay characters to teach toddlers about emotions because we all have big feelings.

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