Synopsis: Review long vowels and build a beginner reader's confidence with this fun story from the Reader's Clubhouse series! "The Caterpillar" is a story that reviews the "short u" vowel sounds. The book contains a word list that feature the book's "short u" focus for easy review. Word lists also include high-frequency and challenge words. All books in this series present a letter explaining the fundamental concepts underlying both the series and the…

Synopsis: The Cow That Went OINK is a giggle-inspiring picture book that also has a gentle message about respecting differences. A cow that oinks and a pig that moos are teased by the other barnyard animals until each teaches the other a new sound. "Pure fun," commented The Horn Book. "A delightfully silly picture book with a not-so-silly message."

Synopsis: From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very quiet cricket. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each…