Early years: letters and words

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Book SynopsisGet to know Alpha Betty’s class in the award-winning, 26-book alphabet series ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z! From Alexander Anteater to Zachary Zebra, it’s one adventure after another. Zip along with these zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, and have a rip-roaring good time! Alexander wants to have an amazing act for the talent show. He can already stand on his hands—but can his pals help make his act even more fantastic? This series is a perfect read-aloud choice to help kids discover the joy of letter sounds and give them the phonics building blocks they need for reading success. With delightful illustrations by Paddington Bear illustrator R.W. Alley, ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z is an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. Activities in each book plus free activities online add to the fun.Trade Review“Cheerful mixed-media artwork illustrates this light, appealing story.”—Booklist (for books I–J)“Bravo for Kane Press. Animal Antics A to Z is a superior alphabet series. The whimsical characters and wonderful illustrations will have children smiling, laughing, and wondering what will happen next, while learning to recognize letter sounds. A delightful and thoroughly original way to supercharge beginning readers.” —Roger Farr, Chancellor’s Professor, Emeritus, Indiana University; Past President, International Reading Association“This splendid series lets little learners listen for letter sounds in lively literature! Animal Antics will engage children and encourage them to play with the sounds that make up words.” —Nancy L. Roser, Professor, Language and Literacy Studies, University of Texas, Austin“Very original! Children will have fun discovering the alliterative words as they listen to the stories. The memorable characters and lively pictures have great kid appeal. . . My students enjoy reading the books with the letter of their first name as a motivator!”—Madeline Gilbert, Librarian/Teacher, Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck, NY

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Book SynopsisKylie Kangaroo is ready to let her kicker fly at Koora's karate club. There's just one tricky trick—will Kylie ever learn to break a brick?Trade Review“Cheerful mixed-media artwork illustrates this light, appealing story.”—Booklist (for books I–J)“Bravo for Kane Press. Animal Antics A to Z is a superior alphabet series. The whimsical characters and wonderful illustrations will have children smiling, laughing, and wondering what will happen next, while learning to recognize letter sounds. A delightful and thoroughly original way to supercharge beginning readers.” —Roger Farr, Chancellor’s Professor, Emeritus, Indiana University; Past President, International Reading Association“This splendid series lets little learners listen for letter sounds in lively literature! Animal Antics will engage children and encourage them to play with the sounds that make up words.” —Nancy L. Roser, Professor, Language and Literacy Studies, University of Texas, Austin“Very original! Children will have fun discovering the alliterative words as they listen to the stories. The memorable characters and lively pictures have great kid appeal. . . My students enjoy reading the books with the letter of their first name as a motivator!”—Madeline Gilbert, Librarian/Teacher, Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck, NY

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Book SynopsisTessa Tiger likes to play sports—but NOT when she loses. She stomps and storms until her friends don’t want to play with her anymore. Can Tessa change her attitude and make T-ball fun again—for everyone?Trade Review“Cheerful mixed-media artwork illustrates this light, appealing story.”—Booklist (for books I–J)“Bravo for Kane Press. Animal Antics A to Z is a superior alphabet series. The whimsical characters and wonderful illustrations will have children smiling, laughing, and wondering what will happen next, while learning to recognize letter sounds. A delightful and thoroughly original way to supercharge beginning readers.” —Roger Farr, Chancellor’s Professor, Emeritus, Indiana University; Past President, International Reading Association“This splendid series lets little learners listen for letter sounds in lively literature! Animal Antics will engage children and encourage them to play with the sounds that make up words.” —Nancy L. Roser, Professor, Language and Literacy Studies, University of Texas, Austin“Very original! Children will have fun discovering the alliterative words as they listen to the stories. The memorable characters and lively pictures have great kid appeal. . . My students enjoy reading the books with the letter of their first name as a motivator!”—Madeline Gilbert, Librarian/Teacher, Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck, NY

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Book SynopsisDiscover Bright Owl Books! This super simple beginning readers series, created by best-selling Step into Reading author and illustrator Molly Coxe, features vowel sounds – basic building blocks of reading – and only around 100 words in each book. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success.Pig and Twig are playing Princess. Pig gets three wishes. But she wants more! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short “i” vowel sound.Trade Review“Coxe has created beautiful scenes with positioned, well-dressed stuffed animals, and a variety of props. . . . Early readers will pore over the pictures enjoying each little detail. As an unusual approach to easy readers, with photos of real stuffed animals and their accessories, this is a new and interesting series. VERDICT Parents and teachers can use these titles for reading as well as writing activities.” —School Library Journal“What a great theme for an early reader—it’s so relatable to what children go through often with their friends. This is a darling story to practice the short ‘i’ vowel sound.” —Imagination Soup “Photographs of felt animals pair well with a story full of short ‘i’ sounds. I love that both characters, one more feminine than the other, play the role of princess. Includes two cute story starters in the back. ESSENTIAL.” —Kiss the Book"This series is just so doggone good... there’s nothing to compare.” —Betsy Bird, Fuse #8, School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisDiscover Bright Owl Books! This super simple beginning readers series, created by best-selling Step into Reading author and illustrator Molly Coxe, features vowel sounds – basic building blocks of reading – and only around 100 words in each book. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success.Frog helps Fox and Ox and Pollywog. But who will help Frog? This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short “o” vowel sound.Trade Review'The most darling frog is the main character is this story accompanied by photographs of felt animals outside. The photographs are so cute and the story will engage early readers. ESSENTIAL." —Kiss the Book"This series is just so doggone good.... there’s nothing to compare.” —Betsy Bird, Fuse #8, School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisDiscover Bright Owl Books! This super simple beginning readers series, created by best-selling Step into Reading author and illustrator Molly Coxe, features vowel sounds – basic building blocks of reading – and only around 100 words in each book. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success.Russ and Gus are bored . . . until they take a tub for a ride. This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short “u” vowel sound.Trade Review"This series is just so doggone good... there’s nothing to compare.” —Betsy Bird, Fuse #8, School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisPractice correct letter formation with the large, grooved letters on each page that will aid in honing letter recognition and phonemic awareness. Flaps to lift on each page are included for additional learning and fun.

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Book SynopsisChildren''s faces, depicted with letters of the alphabet, react to the onset of a storm and its aftermath in this picture book, accompanied by simple alliterative text. An ALA Notable Children''s Book. Reprint.

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