Ready Readers provide essential skills for young readers and children preparing to read on their own. The Stage 1 title features stories that are age-appropriate for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders. The challenging stories in the Stage 2 title range in difficulty providing enjoyment for first graders, second graders and third graders alike. Each title is complete with 10 stories and over 300 colorfully illustrated pages--with stories featuring realistic and whimsical art styles as well as fun and fanciful topics that children can enjoy and relate to--making Ready Readers the perfect addition to any young reader's library.