Kirjahaku

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /wh/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. This book introduces readers to a funny whale named Walter. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title At the Wheel: Practicing the WH Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /wh/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /wh/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the /wh/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /wh/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /wh/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the short /u/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will enjoy following Buddy the Bug as he has his luckiest day ever. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title Fun in the Sun: Practicing the Short U Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the short /u/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the short /u/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the short /u/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the short /u/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letter that makes the short /u/ sound

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /h/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow Hanna and Hunter as they pack their things to move to a new house. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Harry Has a Hippo: Practicing the H Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /h/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /h/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the /h/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /h/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letter that makes the /h/ sound

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /n/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow Nico as he explores nature and sees what kind of things he can catch in his net. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Nina's Noisy Neighbors: Practicing the N Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /n/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /n/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the /n/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /n/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letter that makes the /n/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /oi/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow Troy has he makes choices throughout his day. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title What Is That Noise? Practicing the OI Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /oi/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /oi/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the /oi/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /oi/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /oi/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ul/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow a narrator as they describe their new poodle puppy. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title In the Jungle: Practicing the UL Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /ul/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /ul/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the /ul/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /ul/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /ul/ sound

A tale about the beautiful relationship between children and their toys, just before bedtime.Noah loves playing with his toys and refuses to say goodbye to them, even at night.When his mother leaves his room, Noah sails off to Sleepy Kingdom, the world of dolls and games. This night is going to be very different from any other night.If you are parents of young children, you have probably encountered childhood fears revolving around sleep. It begins with the difficulty of saying goodbye, even if just for a few hours, and develops into a real fear of the darkness and silence. What if there is a monster in the cupboard? When the sun comes up, will all the toys remain in place?Sleepy Kingdom is a story about children's' attachment to objects and the familiar situation of youngsters dragging their favorite toys to bed with them.