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Nir! Clever Critters: Level 1: Advanced (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Nir! Clever Critters: Level 1: Advanced (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Author: Nora Gaydos Genre: Early Readers Illustrator: Steve Gray

Once children begin to read, they also need practice differentiating between vowel sounds, recognizing sight words and strengthening comprehension. Now I'm Reading Level 1 Advanced challenges beginning readers by mixing up the five short vowels that were previously introduced in the Level 1 titles. Now I'm Reading Level 1 ADvanced gives children the opportunity to master reading short vowel words before moving on to long vowels in Level 2. Join yaks, bats, and chimps in 10 clever stories that build on the short vowel sounds introduced in Level 1. Each story combines two or more short vowels to challenge kids to differentiate vowel sounds. It's a great way to further reinforce strong reading skills and build reading success! Read more

Nir! Word Play: Sight Words (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Nir! Word Play: Sight Words (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Author: Nora Gaydos Genre: Early Readers Illustrator: Mary Sullivan

Learning to read is truly wonderful. And hearing a child read for the first time is nothing short of magical. This unique addition to the Now I'm Reading series provides the foundation every child needs to begin his or her reading adventure. With eight 12-page books, 32 flash cards, a parent guide and an 8-page activity book, Word Play is packed with great games, activities and stories. It will jump start kids' reading abilities by improving their recognition of the 32 essential words that kids need to know by sight. Read more

Now I'm Reading! Pre-Reader: My World

Now I'm Reading! Pre-Reader: My World

Author: Nora Gaydos Genre: Early Readers Illustrator: BB Sams

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple sentences and strong picture cues help guide young children to reading success with this award-winning learn-to-read series. What could be more exciting than hearing your child read a book to you for the first time? The Now I'm Reading! books for emerging readers are just right for children who want to read but aren't quite ready to sound out words using phonics. Each of the 10 stories in PRE-READER: MY WORLD uses a proven system of simple, patterned text and strong picture cues to build confidence in the earliest readers. Each booklet focuses on a specific early-learning concept (like opposites, farm animals, and movement) to help kids feel like "real" readers as they learn simple sight words. Inside the CD binder-like package, you'll find: · 10 story booklets with colorful illustrations and engaging text · 40 reward stickers to encourage completion and rereading · "Words to Know" and "Stretch Your Mind" activity sections · Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these books Perfect for ages 3 and up! Books in the NIR Pre-Reader Level focus on read-along stories, strong picture clues, predictable patterned text, and letter and sound recognition. The concepts and skill progression in the NIR! series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Level A -E ; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website. Read more

Now I'm Reading!: Amazing Animals - Level 2 (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Now I'm Reading!: Amazing Animals - Level 2 (NIR! Leveled Readers)

Author: Nora Gaydos Genre: Early Readers Illustrator: BB Sams

LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Level 2 of this award-winning learn-to-read series continues to help children develop the skills they need for independent reading success. The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take their first steps toward reading success. In LEVEL 2: AMAZING ANIMALS , children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes—like an ape baking a cake for his date , a goat in a boat that won't float , and more! Using an effective step-by-step approach that pairs patterned text with strong picture cues, the booklets in this collection introduce children to long-vowel sounds, consonant blends, word endings, and key sight words. Inside the CD binder-like package, you'll find: · 10 story booklets with colorful illustrations and engaging text · 40 reward stickers to encourage completion and rereading · "After You Read" extended activity sections · A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these books Perfect for ages 4 and up! Level 2 NIR readers focus on long- and short-vowel sounds, expanded simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word reinforcement. The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of E-G; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website. Read more

Now I'm Reading!: Look Around! - Pre Reader

Now I'm Reading!: Look Around! - Pre Reader

Author: Nora Gaydos Genre: Adventure Illustrator: BB Sams

Pre-Reader Contains 10 read-along books for parent and child to read together. 10 early learning concepts, from numbers to colors 40 colorful stickers Predictable patterns and repetitive text Strong picture clues Extended activities Read more