Let's Read is a simple and systematic way to teach basic reading. Developed by noted linguist Leonard Bloomfield, the book is based on the alphabetic spelling patterns of English. Bloomfield offered an antidote to the idea that English is a difficult language to learn to read by teaching the learner to decode the phonemic sound-letter correlations of the language in a sequential, logical progression of lessons based on its spelling patterns. The learner is first introduced to the most consistent (alphabetic) vocabulary and then to increasingly less alphabetic and less frequent spelling patterns within a vocabulary of about 5,000 words.

As part of the new Let's Read Together collection, this sweet story of friendship introduces young readers to the values of empathy and teamwork. One morning, Gruff the Grump meets a little rabbit clinging to a branch clutching a "fallen star". The little rabbit is trying to rescue all the stars she keeps finding, and she needs a big, kind friend like Gruff to help. Gruff does not want a friend, but the little rabbit is determined... Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.

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It’s the most adorable apocalypse ever! Based on the popular webcomic, this all-new stand-alone comics collection artfully blends post-apocalyptic sci fi, dry humor, and utter adorability. The human race has vanished replaced by innocent, playful, creatures called the Puramus. In this hilarious and epic graphic novel, short interlocking stories follow the purple pals as they explore their new home, form a mini-monarchy, and develop a modern society on par with 21st-century humans. A final act pulls us across time and space in the search for clues to the origins of the Puramus. Along the way, humor and intrigue abound: Can King defend his village when nobody understands what war is? Will Jingle work up the nerve to read her poetry at open mic night? Will Puffpuff ever stop floating? Based on the webcomic, We Are Here Forever is for fans of post-apocalyptic sci fi blended with dry humor and undeniable adorableness. Colorful and cartoony art will have you rooting for these cute critters through their absurd adventures...but are they really as harmless as they seem?

Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Perky Otter and busy Bert the Beaver learn that they have a few things in common after all. (This easy-to-read story features the "er" vowel combination.)

Read along with Disney! Come along on five different fun adventures with Mickey, Minnie, Mira, and more! Inside are: Minnie's Bow-Toons: Blooming Bows Puppy Dog Pals: Hissy's Big Day Mira, Royal Detective: Meet Mira T.O.T.S.: Panda Excess Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures: Campy Camper Day The perfect variety of stories to help your little one learn to read on their own! Be sure to check out other best-selling fan-favorite reader bind-ups: • World of Reading: Disney Junior: Five Tales of Fun! • World of Reading: Minnie Tales • World of Reading: Disney Junior Mickey: Friendship Tales

Here is the remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, as told by acclaimed author Ann Turner and award-winning illustrator James Ransome. An iconic figure of the abolitionist and women's rights movements, Sojourner Truth famously spoke out for equal rights roughly one hundred years before the civil rights movement. This beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched picture book biography underwent expert review by two historians of the period. My Name Is Truth includes a detailed historical note, an archival photo, and a list of suggested supplemental reading materials. Written in the fiery and eloquent voice of Sojourner Truth herself, this moving story will captivate readers just as Sojourner's passionate words enthralled her listeners. Supports the Common Core State Standards

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Let's Read Together focuses on how the vowels sound when they are combined with other letters. There are over 320 words to learn in the entire 13 books of the "A" series, many of them are also parts of larger words. The AX words book (the ninth book in the series) introduces 9 AX based words. Pictures and sentences are included to help the reader understand the meaning of the words. These books can be used alone or can be combined with dvds that serve as a pronunciation guide. The dvds also provide rhythmic chants that help with vocal pacing and character recognition. Two dvds are available for the A series: BASIC Words and BONUS WordsInformation on how to use these materials is available on Grandma's website, along with many free "learn to read" resources.MORE reading games, activities, and resources are available free on the mygrandmatime website. You just need to print them to use them.This "A series" precedes Grandma's "E" series.

"Let's Read Together" focuses on how the vowels sound when they are combined with other letters. The materials are designed to help English speakers learn how to read English as well as for bilingual learners who are learning to speak and read English. There are over 320 words to learn in the entire 13 books of the "A" series and over 290 words to learn in the "E" series. Many of the words are also parts of larger words. The EW/EY/EG words book (the eighth book in the "E" series) introduces 39 EW/EY/EG based words. Pictures and sentences are included to help the reader understand the meaning of the words. These books can be used alone or can be combined with dvds that serve as a pronunciation guide. The dvds also provide rhythmic chants that help with vocal pacing and character recognition. There are 2 dvds in the A series: basic words and bonus words. There are 2 dvds in the E series: basic words and bonus words. MORE reading games, activities, puzzles, and resources are available free on the mygrandmatime website. You just need to print them to use them.