Synopsis: Extension work can include changing both consonants to make other CVC words with a short u sound inthe middle, discussing the dialogue and punctuation in the speech bubles, and exploring the characters through role-play.

Synopsis: A toy bear alone on a tiny island learns that of all the things that he has pulled from the sea the wooden horse is the most important.

Synopsis: Fat Pat the cat gets some strange visitors in his hat.

Synopsis: Meet Mig the Pig. This rhyming story enables children to read at the text, word, and sentence levels. The flip-the-page format allows students to read words with the same consonant-vowel-consonant pattern and recognize rhyming.

Synopsis: The flip the page format of the original small books has been retained, allowing the whole class to understand that if they can read Jen they can read HEn, Pen and lots of other simple words that follow the same CVC pattern. Children will quickly get the idea that they can create and recognize strings of rhyming CVC words simply by changing the initial consonant.

Synopsis: Large maps on heavy cardboard show political boundaries and agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing products.

Synopsis: An introduction to rain and how it is formed.

Synopsis: The author-photographer, a marine biologist, uses his own photographs to introduce readers to some of the more amusing characteristics of the creatures he's encountered on his dives.

Synopsis: Introduces children to winter with basic counting.

Synopsis: Reading Wonders Literature Big Book: What's the Big Idea, Molly? Grade K is one title in the collection of beloved trade books in Big Book format for whole-class instruction and shared reading. 22 books at Grade K (two per unit)

Synopsis: Daisy's mother warns her to stay close, but there are so many distractions in the pond! After all, there are fireflies to chase and lily pads to jump on. A sudden, scary noise teaches Daisy to heed her mother's words. The author's colorful illustrations will capture children's attention as they enjoy the adventures of this playful duck. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Synopsis: A young woman's true love sends her extravagant gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas.

Synopsis: When Huggly, the little green monster from under the bed, accidentally leaves his star-shaped light beam in the people-child's closet, he thinks he's lost it for good. But then he and his friends, Booter and Grubble, find it in a most unlikely place--atop the family's Christmas tree. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: When Emma, the farmer's daughter, politely declines the proposal of the local prince, he begins to send his royal messengers with gifts. . . . In nontraditional style she declines castle life, inviting him to be her Farmer Prince instead. . . . Refreshing, fanciful, and great for holiday storyhours.--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches.

Synopsis: When the people of Squawk Valley find themselves without a turkey for their Thanksgiving feast, they plot a way to lure one into town: They’ll advertise for a "model" turkey to pose during an arts-and-crafts fair, and gobble the bird when they’ve finished the artwork. But they don’t plan on meeting up with Pete—a turkey so clever, he outsmarts them all!

Synopsis: Young readers will experience the seasons of the northern hemisphere, learning what causes them and how people, animals, and plants are affected by them in this outstanding addition to the high-interest science series. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: An introduction to a great civil rights leader. In simple words and beautiful scratchboard illustrations, the story of King's life and his commitment to understanding between races is told. Though this is in a picture-book format, the care taken in writing the text has made it very accessible to young readers. The focus is on King's ability to bring people together in this simple biography. The focus is on King's ability to bring people together…

Synopsis: While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.#x1E.

Synopsis: Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this fun lift-the-flap book.Corduroy and his friends are so happy to play outside now that spring is here. In this cheerful book that's chock-full of flaps on each spread, children will enjoy discovering who's hiding at the playground, or peering under flaps to find baby animals at a farm. There are plenty of Easter preparations before the final spread, as readers join the search to see what the Bunny has left…