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Choosing and Using Decodable Texts: Practical Tips and Strategies for Enhancing Phonics Instruction
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
In this must-have follow-up to his landmark best-seller Phonics From A to Z, Wiley Blevins explains why quality decodable texts are an essential early learning tool and how to distinguish the good from the bad. This resource offers practical lessons and routines for using decodable texts to build...
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Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness. This revised edition also offers ideas for maximizing your scope and sequence,...
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Dynamite decodables Grade K
Paper Book
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Dynamite decodables Grade 1
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Dynamite decodables Grade 2+
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Phonics First Little Readers (Parent Pack): 24 Fun and Easy Books for Beginning Readers
Scholastic
Multimedia
Set your child on the road to reading success with this library of adorable, illustrated mini books. The fun, easy-to-read stories in this collection give your child practice with must-know phonics skills, such as short vowels, long vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, and more. The...
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Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 1: Short Vowels, Blends & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills
Charlesworth, Liza
Paper Book
Give your child the tools to become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know concepts: short vowels, blends, plurals, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics such as pets, frogs, bugs, friendship...
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Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 2: Long Vowels, Digraphs & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills
Charlesworth, Liza
Paper Book
Give your child the tools to become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know concepts: long vowels, digraphs, two syllable words, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics as bees, mice, rain,...
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Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 3: R-Control, Variant Vowels & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills
Charlesworth, Liza
Reinforce must-know phonics concepts with this cutting-edge series of nonfiction books! Each title features simple decodable text paired with clear, colorful photos to maximize learning and fun. From birds to birthdays, fast cars to big sharks--all kids' favorite topics are here. A super...
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Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Blends & Digraphs (Parent Pack): 12 Engaging Books That Teach Key Decoding Skills to Help New Readers Soar
Charlesworth, Liza
Paper Book
Set children on the road to literacy success with these playful, highly decodable stories! Inside this bright box, you'll find 12 funny books that provide targeted practice with must-know blends and digraphs plus a tip-filled parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. That's...
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Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Long Vowels (Parent Pack): 12 Engaging Books That Teach Key Decoding Skills to Help New Readers Soar
Charlesworth, Liza
Multimedia
Lay the foundation for literacy success with this super-engaging set of highly decodable stories! Inside the bright box, you'll find 12 funny books that provide targeted practice with simple, long-vowel words plus a tip-filled parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. That's everything a...
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Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Short Vowels (Parent Pack): 12 Engaging Books That Teach Key Decoding Skills to Help New Readers Soar
Charlesworth, Liza
Multimedia
Give children the tools they need to soar as readers with this irresistible set of highly decodable stories! Inside the bright box, you'll find 12 funny books that provide targeted practice with simple, short-vowel words plus a tip-filled parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. That's...
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Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Maslen, John R.
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. This iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!"® With playful stories, silly...
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Bob books. Set 2, Advancing beginners
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based learn-to-read box set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on...
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Bob books. Set 3, Word families
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based box set helps developing readers gently take the next step toward more complex stories. Bob Books Word Families helps children progress gently beyond the very...
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Bob books. Set 4, Compound words
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences. With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on...
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Bob books. Set 5, Long vowels
Maslen, Bobby Lynn.
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Created 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. With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics...
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Bob books. Rhyming words
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Paper Book
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This fun set of easy-to-read stories focuses on rhyming words--perfect for beginning readers. Rhyming makes reading more fun! Each book in this phonics-based box set explores a different...
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Jewel Hunt
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Ewe is the star of the show, but her jewel is missing. Dog detectives Lew and Drew are on the case! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long...
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Camp Daisy
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Cats love coming to Camp Daisy. What daily camp activities can they not wait to try? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel...
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June the Mule
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
The Skunk family must go. But a huge mule is in their way. What will make it move? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination...
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Notes for Joe
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Joe can't find his sister Moe. Maybe her notes will tell him where to go! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and...
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The Best Beasts
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Please do not be afraid of us. We are not mean. We are on your team. We are the best beasts! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel...
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Speed to the Reef
Thompson, Kim
Down in the deep, it's time for the big race to the reef. All the swimmers will need their speed! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel...
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What Abe Ate
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Kate's dog Abe finds things to eat all around the house--even socks and tape! Can Kate make a different kind of treat for Abe? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to...
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Dwight's Flight
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Dwight the caterpillar is munching on leaves when a gust of wind sends him on a scary, unexpected ride. Can Dwight learn to enjoy his flight? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency...
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Mike's Ride
Thompson, Kim
Paper Book
Mike the pig really wants to take a ride. What is he willing to give up to get his wish? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel...
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Toads Make Loaves
Thompson, Kim
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Busy toad workers make loaves of bread for hungry customers. Come take a tour of the Toad Loaves factory! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel...
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Sam naps
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Sam Naps is the first book in the Friends and Family Fun series. Readers will laugh as poor Sam's attempts to take a nap are derailed by her pets and her brother. The book presents multiple words using various C-V-C patterns focusing on short a. A very limited number of simple high frequency words...
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Tim has a fit
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Young readers will empathize with poor Tim as he experiences a series of mishaps. Eventually, his young daughter brightens his day by dancing a little jig. While following Tim's misfortunes, students will have the opportunity to decode many examples of short i C-V-C patterned words. A few simple...
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Bob jogs
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
As Bob jogs through a busy park, he sees many different people and animals on his jog. Readers will smile as he is joined by some unexpected friends. In this book readers will have a chance to practice decoding C-V-C patterns focusing on the short o sound. Instances of short a and short i as well as...
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Mutt and Pug
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Two sleepy pets are encouraged to join Tom outside. Readers will delight in the fun the dogs have racing about and will giggle when they read what Pug eats! A variety of short u words presented in C-V-C patterns encourage the students to employ their newly learned decoding skills. A limited number...
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Ben gets a pet
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Any child who has a pet or wishes for a pet will be excited to read about Ben's new pet. Readers will empathize with Ben's feelings of sadness as he meets his friend's pets. The book offers many chances to practice the short e sound along with other vowel sounds in short, simple C-V-C words. By the...
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The vet has a party
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Readers have a chance to practice their short vowel decoding skills while rediscovering the characters and pets from the earlier books in this series. Chances to practice all five short vowel sounds along with a limited number of high frequency words helps the readers employ their decoding skills in...
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Chet goes to the beach
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Chet and his family visit the seashore and Chet has a lot of experiences while he is there. Readers will have sympathy as the sand makes him itchy and feel the excitement as he plays in the waves. They will read many words using the ch digraph at both the beginning and the end of one syllable words...
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Chet and Shan find shells
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Chet's seashore adventures continue as he, his sister, and his mother go beachcombing. They have fun imagining the origins of the treasures they find. Meanwhile, readers have multiple opportunities to practice the sh digraph blended with familiar short vowel sounds, along with words using the ch...
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Thunder at the beach
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Shan and Chet's sandcastle building ends abruptly when a thunderstorm sweeps in. Readers will be challenged to blend new words using the th digraph while practicing words with previously taught sounds. Shan and Chet will be challenged to get home before the rainstorm completely soaks them. This book...
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Zack and Chet on the dock
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Zack and Chet go fishing together at the dock. Readers come along for the ride as they watch the good friends try their luck at catching a real fish. In this book, readers learn the -ck diagraph while building on previously taught sounds in this series. By the end of the book readers will be hooked...
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Zack and the whale
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Zack and his Gran watch for whales off the dock. He learns some new things about whales while he waits. The book introduces the wh digraph often through the wh question words but also in other contexts. Examples of previously taught digraphs and vowels in earlier books are also woven into the text....
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At the beach
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
Zack and Chet share memories of their wonderful times at the beach. They look at photos and laugh about some of the things that happened. Throughout this book, the readers have numerous opportunities to use the various digraphs as well as the suffix s. Multiple short vowel words along with a small...
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Swimming at the lake
Cotton, Catherine
Paper Book
Scott and Steff spend the day at the lake. Scott is a little unsure at first but he soon discovers how much fun it can be playing in the water. Readers of this book will also discover that they can read s- blends and decode many new words that incorporate short vowels, digraphs, and s- blends. They...
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Camping with Grandma and Grandpa
Cotton, Catherine
Paper Book
While reading this book, readers enjoy a photo story about the fun of camping. While imagining campfires, fishing, hikes, and other fun, readers will be applying new decoding skills using various r- blends. There are also opportunities to practice previous patterns such as s- blends, short vowel,...
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Blake digs for clams
Joye, Melanie
Paper Book
Blake, along with her mother and sister, has a glorious time mucking in the damp sand looking for clams. Readers learn some things about clams and clamming using -l blends. Several different letter blends are included in the book encouraging the readers to look closely and apply their knowledge...
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Sounds of the band
Cotton, Catherine
Paper Book
Many children delight in making music and playing various simple instruments. In this book readers enjoy a rollicking text that presents the fun and sounds of music making. While thinking about different musical sounds they will also be exploring the use of -ng and other blends in a variety of...
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Hank plays ice hockey
Joye, Melanie
Paper Book
A new character, Hank, is introduced in this story about a young boy playing hockey. Readers will celebrate his persistence and the fun he has playing with his friends and learning new skills. The readers too will be learning new skills as they apply the new -nk consonant blend throughout the story....
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Let's craft a suncatcher
Joye, Melanie
Paper Book
Readers are reintroduced to Steff and Scott as the pair learn to make icy suncatchers. While following the procedure in the story readers have a chance to decode simple words ending with several different final blends such as -ld and -ct. While most of the pattern words contain short vowels, a few...
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Mom's guitar
Cotton, Catherine
Paper Book
Mom's Guitar gives readers another opportunity to think about a way to make music. In this photo essay, readers are presented with three letter consonant blends while learning about the guitar. Some of the blends also incorporate digraphs learned earlier (shr, thr) and most contain short vowels...
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Hank plays pickleball
Joye, Melanie
Paper Book
The final book of the Things We Like to Do set brings together Hank, Steff, and Scott. It also introduces the suffix -ed while providing chances for readers to revisit and practice the consonant blends explored in this series. Readers also learn a little bit about the popular game of pickleball and...
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Nate and Jane bake a cake
Ma, Heather
Paper Book
Nate and Jane have a delightfully messy time baking a cake for a party. They are joined by two friends who join in the fun of playing games and eating cake. Readers will be curious to see how the baking adventure turns out while decoding a wide selection of one syllable a_e words.
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Mike's new kite
Ma, Heather
Paper Book
Mike and his friend Nile discover the fun of kite flying as well as the difficulties that can ensue. They discover a way to solve their problem and ready the kite for the next adventure. Mike's New Kite gives the readers a chance to read many i_e words as well as practice some one syllable a_e words...
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Rose and Hope help Joe
Desormeaux, Allyson
Paper Book
Rose and Hope find a lost dog in the park. Readers will learn how they help the dog and reunite him with his owner. Multiple one syllable o-e words are woven through the story along with a small number of high frequency words and words with previously learned patterns.
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June and Luke play tunes
Desormeaux, Allyson
Paper Book
June and Luke have fun making music together but first they have a lesson in sharing. Readers will see how June learns to share and also learn a fun way to make music. They also have chances to decode u_e words along with previously taught one syllable sounds and use some high frequency words.
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At the theme park
Ma, Heather
Paper Book
Pete and Eve spend a wonderful day at the theme park. They are joined by their friends Jane and Nate and together the children try new rides. Readers will have a chance to try using their new decoding skills as they read the book and encounter several one syllable e_e words along with sounds taught...
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The friends go to camp
Desormeaux, Allyson
Paper Book
Readers have a chance to see all the friends again in the final book in the Activities with Friends series. The friends explore the many activities at camp while readers have numerous opportunities to decode a variety of words with vowel_consonant_e patterns. Patterns learned in the previous series...
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Squeak and cheeps : what you see and hear in animal homes
Tomlinson, Marla
Paper Book
From the cry of the fox as it comes out of its den to the bird's tweet as it flies through the trees, there is a lot to see and hear in different habitats. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the vowel teams ee, ea and ey as they discover the sights and sounds found in animal homes.
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From seed to seed : the mighty oak tree
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
It starts as a small acorn and grows into the mighty and strong oak! Readers will explore the vowel teams oa, oe, and ow while practicing teams ee, ea, and ey as they learn about the life cycle of this strong and important tree.
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Habitats big and small : where animals call home
Tomlinson, Marla
Paper Book
From complex ant colonies to the burrow of the mouse, each habitat has all the right ingredients for the animals that make it their home. That's what readers will learn about when discovering the vowel teams ai and ay in this text about what makes a perfect animal home. Text also includes words with...
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Gardens in the moonlight : what plants do at night
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
In the daytime, gardens are busy places. But what do plants do at night? This is what readers will explore as they learn the vowel teams ie and igh and build on vowel team skills learned earlier in this series. This book will open up a new world of plant activity for young readers to discover.
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From roots to bloom : plants have a purpose
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
Why do we need plants? What purpose do they serve? It's more than just food and pretty flowers! Readers can learn all about the reason we need plants as learn about the vowel teams oo and ue along with using previous vowel teams in this informative text.
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Baby Animals in Their Homes
Tomlinson, Marla
Paper Book
Baby animals are cute, playful and fun! And, in this book, they will help readers learn all about y as a vowel and the suffix -y. Whether they are happy or if they cry, baby animals are sure to keep the interest of young readers!
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The world of bamboo
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
Bamboo is found in many parts of the world. It is the fastest growing plant on Earth! Young readers will enjoy learning about these amazing plants while discovering vowel teams in two syllable words. They will be amazed to discover how these plants grow while their own reading skills grow too.
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What's down there?
Tomlinson, Marla
Paper Book
The underground world is a busy place teeming with life! From creepy crawly insects to fantastic digging moles, the ground under us provides many different homes. Readers will dig into this book while practicing the vowel teams they have learned in previous books in this series.
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Yellowstone National Park : a natural wonder
Tomlinson, Marla
Paper Book
In Yellowstone National Park's two million acres, there are many animal habitats. This is the perfect place for readers to review the vowel teams found in this series. They will be able to recognize and practice reading several different vowel teams and work with the letter y while learning about...
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The greedy dog : retold story of Sari the dog
Ma, Heather
Paper Book
In this retelling of the classic fable, readers will learn an important lesson from Sari the dog about greed and gratitude. Readers will learn the r controlled vowel ar pattern as Sari learns why you should be happy with what you already have!
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The camel, the deer, and the horse : retold story of The camel, the deer, and the horse
Desormeaux, Allyson
Paper Book
Sharing and friendship are explored in this retelling of the fable The Camel, the Deer, and the Horse. Readers will learn the r controlled vowel or pattern as they hear about how Camel's kindness to her friends has different outcomes.
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The lucky bird : retold story of The lucky bird
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
Readers will explore the r controlled vowel patterns er, ir, and ur in this retelling of the fable The Lucky Bird. This story shows how greed and wickedness can change a person's luck.
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The boy who cried wolf : retold story of The boy who cried wolf
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
What happens when you lie one too many times? It can lead to disaster! Readers will learn why telling the truth is important while they learn about the diphthongs oi and oy in this retelling of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Words with r controlled vowel patterns are also woven into the text for readers to...
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The north wind and the sun : retold story of The north wind and the sun
Williamson, Margaret A.
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A man out for a walk gets caught up in a fight between the North Wind and the Sun who want to find out who is the strongest - the results might blow you away! Readers will enjoy this retelling of the classic fable while learning the diphthongs ou and ow, as well as practicing sounds taught in...
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The tortoise and the hare : retold story of The tortoise and the hare
Corrigan, Kathleen
Paper Book
The race between the Tortoise and the Hare shows that slow and steady just might win the race! This retelling of the classic fable lets readers build on earlier taught sounds and learn about the complicated vowel teams au, aw, and o as they also learn that you shouldn't take things for granted - it...
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The spindle, the shuttle, and the needle : retold story of The spindle, the shuttle, and the needle
Williamson, Margaret A.
Paper Book
This story weaves a tale about a woman and a gentleman in search of a bride. Will her skill with the spindle, shuttle and needle help her to win his heart? Readers will explore this retelling of the classic tale while they learn more about the -le syllable, along with practicing previous sounds they...
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Henny Penny : retold story of Henny Penny
Corrigan, Kathleen
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Henny Penny firmly believes the sky is falling, though she has no proof. Will the sky come crashing down before Henny Penny and her friends can tell the king and queen of the danger? Readers will learn a few lessons along with Henny Penny and her friends while exploring multi-syllabic words in this...
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The ugly duckling : retold story of The ugly duckling
Tomlinson, Marla
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A mother duck lays four eggs. When they hatch, she is surprised to find one is not like the others. In this retelling of the Ugly Duckling, readers will explore the effects of kindness and unkindness while they learn about prefixes and suffixes.
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