Beginning readers will follow along as Boris the grumpy basset hound demonstrates his fitness routine in this fun book. Boris runs, does push-ups, and lifts weights to stay strong and feel good. Young readers will love these goofy illustrations and easy-to-read font as they learn about the importance of exercising and staying fit.
Chimp is feeling creative, but can't decide what she wants to paint. With some inspiration from her friends, she'll break out of her creative rut. This beautifully illustrated fiction reader teaches early readers about friendship and artistic inspiration. With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.
Meet three musically inclined mice who decide to start a band. This fiction reader puts a fun, new spin on the traditional nursery rhyme, Three Blind Mice. With captivating images, high-frequency words, and simple sentences, this children's picture book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.
This Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo, who loves to sing all night and day. When the other birds in the forest need help planting seeds, Cuckoo does not help them, but continues to sing instead. After the planting, the birds sleep deeply and do not notice the fire in the woods, threatening to burn all the seeds. Cuckoo sacrifices her beautiful singing voice and colorful feathers to save the seeds. The birds of the forest learn not to judge a book by its cover; for although Cuckoo is perceived to be frivolous, she has more courage than the birds ever imagined. Children will be captivated by the strikingly colorful illustrations and easy-to-read font throughout this story.
In this classic folktale, the town mouse leaves the city to visit his cousin, the country mouse. He makes the town seem like a wonderful place where the food is bountiful and delicious. The country mouse agrees to go to the town with his cousin, but he soon finds out what a dangerous place the town can actually be. Is eating well worth this much trouble? With large font, dialogue, and engaging illustrations, children will have an enjoyable reading experience while learning how important it is to appreciate the things that we have in life.
Tag along with a girl and her mother on a trip to watch the ducks at the park! Early readers will develop a love for reading while practicing simple counting skills as they read through this beautifully illustrated book. The large, easy-to-read font will help children read this rhyming story following these silly ducks across the pond.
In this fanciful story, a little boy describes a house in his neighborhood. The columns, colors, and foliage make the house look just like a dinosaur! Through brightly colored illustrations and large font, children will enjoy reading as they discover what makes this house so special.
Barnaby Dell is a lazy farmer who just wants to take a nap! Once he falls asleep, so do the rest of the animals on his farm. That is, until a horsefly bites the donkey who subsequently wakes each and every animal on the farm! Children will be engaged and entertained through playful illustrations of farm animals as each is woken from his sleep. Large, clear font helps children read this fun tale of Barnaby Dell's attempt at a mid-day rest.
Find out what happens when a moth and a butterfly both land on the same bush. Through charming, colorful illustrations and simple text, early readers will be captivated and entertained as the moth and the butterfly each describe their own characteristics and reasons to stay on the bush. Early readers will learn to appreciate the things that make them unique, as well as the importance of sharing.
Meet Frederick G. Frog, the greatest frog in all the forest! Beginning readers will follow along as Frederick G. Frog introduces himself and talks about what he does that makes him great. Through whimsical illustrations and easy-to-read text, young readers will have fun while they are taken on a journey with Frederick through the forest. At the end of the story, Frederick asks 'Who are you?' to the reader, prompting children to think about what makes them special.
It's time for a Sea Creature Race and a dog joins the race disguised as 'Dogfish.' Through colorful illustrations and simple text, early readers will follow the race as Dogfish and the other animals swim, ride bicycles, and run toward the finish line. Find out what happens during the race and how Dogfish ends up saving the day! Children will love this humorous tale and the messages of good sportsmanship and doing the right thing.
On the day of Ben's birthday, Mia buys a horse-shaped mold so that she can make Ben a present--a chocolate horse. On the way to the party, she stops to see her favorite neighborhood horse. While showing the horse the gift she made, he tries to eat the chocolate and her creation breaks in half! What will she give to Ben? With charming illustrations and large font, children will enjoy reading this fun story as they learn how things unexpectedly work out in the end.
