With whimsical illustrations and simple text, the Time To Read books are guaranteed to help beginner readers practice skills and develop confidence. The fifteen stories in Time To Read encourage a love of reading with basic letter sounds, easy words, and engaging characters. Parents and educators (both classroom and home) will find that these books can truly be utilized with very young children who are in the early stages of learning phonics. Designed to aid in teaching a beginning reader, the Time to Read books can be used with almost every "learn to read" textbook. They are especially compatible with reading programs geared toward the average parent, ordinary homeschooling teachers, and step-by-step reading lesson programs. They're the ideal companion text for a homeschooling language arts curriculum for both Pre-school and Kindergarten aged children, or for school children who need reading practice and confidence in their reading ability. In the "Short Vowels" book, beginning readers will encounter simple sentences designed to build proficiency. PAT SAT. PAT AND THE CAT SAT. Children will delight in these silly stories and quaint drawings as they practice with the building blocks needed to become independent readers.

The story about precious, perfect, perky, pretty Poppy and his newly found full-of-fun friends is a story written with numerous tongue twisters. This book is a one of a kind. To my knowledge, there has never been a book like Poppy. This delightful and silly story will bring fun and laughter to everyone, especially when you read out loud. My wish, besides it being entertaining, is that Poppy will help children in need of better enunciation. Once you have read Poppy, you can't help but think, "I've never read anything like this." Poppy belonged to my two granddaughters, Brenna and Allie. He was a yellow mellow fellow, a parakeet. A rootie tootie cutie, mellow yellow fellow, a small gold parakeet named Poppy.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts * Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills * Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) * Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests * A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources Thomas and the Giant Pandas, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence. Thomas is in China. What animals does he see? Is there a Giant Panda? Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts * Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills * Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) * Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests * A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources The New School, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence. "I can find a new school!" says Duck. Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts * Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills * Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) * Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests * A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources Rebecca and Friends, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence. Rebecca has a lot of friends! Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated and carefully written by language learning experts, * Structured language progression helps children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. * 8 levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) * Activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. * Unique code in each printed book provides access to audio, extra activities and learning resources. Visit the Ladybird Readers website for more information. Nia Learns Numbers, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.

"Singing Sammy sung songs on sinking sand." - Say this three times as fast as you can. How about, try saying "I wish I were what I was when I wished I were what I am," without messing up. This Tongue Twister book is huge collection of funny phrases, ridiculous rhymes, and silly sentences that will have kids laughing for hours. Each one challenges your mouth muscles as you try to say these tongue twisters faster and multiple times. A tongue twister is a phrase that is supposed to be difficult to articulate properly. Often times they take practice to say correctly. Tongue twisters are good practice for children as they learn to form words, phrases, and vowels. It's hard to say a tongue twister without a smile on your face. Each tongue twister in this book has it's own silly illustration. Kids will be entertained with these tongue twisters for hours. Features 50 pages filled with new and challenging tongue twisters, all with funny illustrations

Florence Flies Alone: An Alliterative Airline Adventure follows the adventures of Florence, a vivacious and outgoing nine-year-old, who is flying by herself for the first time. Her story includes the funny and sometimes thought-provoking experiences that happen on her trip to see her father. Forced to problem solve during the flight, she reflects on what she needs to do. The story is loaded with alliterative phrases and rhyme, making it not only educational, but a humorous read. At the end, Florence is pleased with herself and seems to stand a bit taller. Children who have flown before will be able to relate to Florence. Children who have not flown before will learn about airline terminals and the inside of an airplane. Florence Flies Alone is a children's adventure that really soars! Suzanne Gene Courtney lives in Monroe, Michigan. "Remembering the funny things that have happened to me or my children when traveling alone motivated me to write this book. My two grown children live in Austin, and I wanted to include a little Texas culture. As a former elementary teacher, I know the frustrations and challenges involved in the teaching of reading and writing, so I included a lot of alliteration to be used as examples in the classroom." Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SuzanneGeneCourtney

An easy-to-read picture book about a teacher and her class exploring the concept of the word hero, with a special focus on everyday heroes. First book in the Early Heroes Series.

This book is part of the Learn n Enjoy Series, titles in this series include: Alphabets; Animals; Birds; Colours; Flowers; Fruits; Good Habits; My Body; Numbers 1 2 3; Shapes; Vegetables.

Join Chloe, Ryan, Juan, and Hannah as they spell their way through the 9th Annual Jefferson Elementary School spelling bee. Whether it's playing with rhyme, telling knock knock jokes, or tackling homophones, these spellers will keep you in splits. And will one lucky charm prove to be unlucky? This dramatic spelling bee can only be summed up by Chloe's favorite word: sardoodledom.

Zillah Katherine Macdonald was born in 1885 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is noted for her children's books, as well as for a series of "career romances for young moderns." "Eileen's Adventures in Wordland" is Macdonald's first novel for children, and is a real delight for lovers of words and wordplay. Eileen's companion "X" leads her to encounters ranging from a meeting with Blighty, a word born during the first World War, to meeting with Grandmother Indo-European, who introduces Eileen to a number of her "language children." Embellished by Stuart Hay's charming illustrations, this "life story of our Word friends" will appeal to readers young and old who delight in the sounds and sense of language."

Join Matt the Cat and his friends as they go through the day moving letters around to create new words.

Audio book CD of this sequel to the popular ABC Book, great for young children who are already familiar with the a-z letters and sounds. Bright illustrations and super stories make this sequel to the ABC Book ideal for young children moving beyond a-z. Featuring 22 essential letter combinations, it provides memorable reasons to explain why many letters change their sounds when they meet each other in a word.

This is the third book in the 'Mikey and Me' reading series with extra large print for little eyes that need it. With an emphasis on family and love, Penelope Dyan uses her poetry and kid sized book and artwork to help children learn the words in the Dolch reading word list. As you may guess, Mikey is a very special friend who helps his little girl, Kourtney, explore her world. Maybe you have a dog just like little Kourtney's Mikey. This time Kourtney and Mikey meet some flies, and Kourtney wonders all about them. Written by Penelope Dyan, former teacher of grades K-12, an attorney, and an award winning author and poet, she has taken all her expertise and everything she knows and loves about children and poured it all into this little book. This is another Bellissima book with a message and a big purpose, and it proves once again that Bellissima lives kids!

Compete in the Big Spelling Bee is the eighth book in Lass Ladybug's Adventures Series, part of Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters--ten years in the making, first released in audio, and now available in print for the first time. Robert Stanek, the highly-acclaimed author of more than 75 books for young people and adults, including Journey Beyond the Beyond and The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches, has selected an irresistible combination for this age group--loveable critters and exciting reading adventures. In this story, Lass and her friends Sarah, Buster, and Barry compete in the B. Havior School Annual Spelling Bee. When Lass gets a big case of stage fright, her family and friends work together to help her through it. The wonderfully-crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations and playful examples that help children discover the world around them and the joy of reading. Other Big Little Reader stories you may enjoy include: Have Trouble at School, Break Their Bad Habits, Stay After School, Have a Bad Day, Visit City Hall, Have a Surprise Party, and Have a Backyard Picnic.

Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Lets Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.

This is a very special book based on the words on the Dolch reading word list, and progresses with each book; but this book is unique, because it has very large print that very young eyes (and eyes that may need a little help to see words) can use to learn to read. Mikey and Kourtney have several fun adventures, and this is the first adventure! Find out what happens when the two of them find some scarey bees, and find out what they do about it. Your child will love the poetry and illustrations by Penelope Dyan that will infuse a sense in them that even they can make up a poem and make a book, because this is why our author created these books. Penelope Dyan is an award winning author and poet, a former K-12 teacher and an attorney. Dyan loves kids, and she 'gets' who kids are inside

This is another very funny book meant just for boys, and it is also a book girls will enjoy. It was written as a supplement to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series, but it can be enjoyed all by itself. Based on tried and true teaching techniques and boy tested, this book is certain to leave you and your child laughing. It seems Penelope Dyan has a habit of leaving kids both laughing and happy when they read her books, and Dyan mixes her poetry with her learning principles and her kid simple drawings to create something simply delightful. Hold on to your hats, parents; because your child will not want to put down this book Dyan is a former K-12 teacher and is an attorney with a flair for humor. She has been published in The Kindergartner, in Instructor Magazine and in Humpty Dumpty Magazine, as well as in several other publications, and she has had several books published by Bellissima Publishing, LLC. Her teaching methods are tried and true, and her love for children shines in her writing. "For Boys Only" is a US registered trademark of Bellissima Publishing, LLC.

This is book Nine of the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series, and the fun of learning continues This time Penelope Dyan introduces us to the frogs The frogs jump, of course; and they are bothered by those same pesky little bees that we have seen in earlier Penny Mouse Early Readers This book lists the first primary reading list words right next to the book's introduction, so that parents can copy the words and make flash cards to use with their children as their children learn to read. Dyan begins to also incorporate the use of counting and number words so that the child can interact with the parent as the reading progresses. You will note Dyan uses correct English writing. "To where did the little frog go?" and not "Where did the little frog go to," because that would be ending a sentence in a preposition; and Dyan is a believer that if a child hears and reads correct English, he or she will speak correct English. But that is just a hidden lesson, the main lesson of this book, and this series is mainly about the joy of learning Penelope Dyan is an attorney, a writer and a former teacher and has been widely published in both the field of law as well as the field of education. She is an award winning writer, and she brings her love of children to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series Each concept is tried and true and classroom/kid tested Go ahead and laugh as you teach (Everyone is supposed to have fun with these books )

This is another filled with fun little book just meant for kids And you just cannot go wrong with this book. This is the third book in the Penny Mouse Beginning Reader Series, and if you already have books one and two then you and your child are on your way into an exciting world of reading Tine in to your child's natural inquisitiveness, and watch him or her smile and laugh as the learning process unfolds, because learning is supposed to be fun, after all And when you are a kid everything is fun, because life is all about having fun Penelope Dyan has drawn on her own expertise as a former teacher, and these are materials she used to teach kids how to read You will find nothing fancy in this book. There are no tricks. All Dyan does is tune into who kids are. Don't be surprised if your find your child drawing the images in this book or drawing images from the previous books. It's all part of the process of learning, and is exactly why the images are so simple. So have fun and enjoy the process as your child discovers reading

Life is a wonder and a joy to behold, and Paula Parton has captured it all with her beautiful artwork as she sees through the eyes of a child, and her own inner child narrates a few questions, a few answers and a few truths. Author of 'The Tic Chronicles' and the Room 17 Book Series, and an artist and musician who is also a teacher, Paula Parton leads us through the wondrous realm of childhood amid colors and sites that will leave you in awe of her amazing talents. Step into the pages of this book and take a walk though childhood like you have never taken. And never forget the wonder that is our world, and that every day is a new beginning. This is another Bellissima Publishing, LLC children's book that you can proudly display on your coffee table, ready to be looked at and enjoyed by adults and children alike. A Sunflower is much more than a sunflower, and a a horn is more than something you can play, and a babe is sometimes not really a babe at all, especially if you consider these things through the eyes of a child, or in this case, through the eyes of our author and artist, Paula Parton who truly sees what children see.

Nine languages in color-coded, parallel translation, narrate a day in the life of Fluffy the Vulture. By looking at the color-coded text, it is easy to see how one word or phrase in one language appears as different characters in another. Fluffy the Vulture seeks to make languages familiar, in his confortably unfamiliar world.