It include rhymes, repetition, and simple decoding.
and proceeded to read it to me with a British accent.
Every day is a new adventure!
_ Here’s a classic tale for beginning readers. It include rhymes, repetition, and simple decoding. _ My boy recently brought it home from school…
and proceeded to read it to me with a British accent. Every day is a new adventure!
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My young reader has enjoyed these books as they have repetition of sounds, lovable characters, simple drawings, and kind humor. Most days I put my son in charge of the main text, and I take the speech bubbles of all the characters. It's just one more book series that can help him practice, build confidence, and smile!
Much loved by my oldest son, these books are now a regular favorite by handsome Obery boy #2. Henry is a young boy who loves adventure. Mudge is a big dog who drools a lot and doesn’t mind being dressed up or climbed on (as long as there are crackers to be eaten afterwards). It’s a match made in heaven. And now, I've discovered the Henry & Mudge 'Ready to Read Level 1' Series which includes the same character, the same author, and the same good fun -- but in a format designed specifically for beginning readers. Ah, Mudge! Good dog! How have I not yet blogged about Charlotte’s Web? This classic is such a perfect classroom and family read aloud – its almost criminal to not sing its praises. Generations of readers have entered the wonderful barnyard world created by E.B. White and have cheered for Charlotte, Wilbur, and even Templeton. With this book, E.B. White created a cultural icon. Yearly, my children I attend the State Fair and make a beeline for the pig stall in the agriculture barn. In fall, we gaze at the spider webs on the front porch and appreciate the arachnid handy work. At petting zoos, we assume the resident pig is named Wilbur and when we call it such – everyone within earshot smiles.
Readers across the world have enjoyed this story. Children as young as 3 will delight in the storytelling. School activities are limitless around this classic tale. Isn’t it time you shared it with a young reader you know? One of the pieces of advice I give to parents of beginning readers is to find a book series your child enjoys … and follow it to the very end. The Biscuit books by Alyssa Satin Capucill are one such option. Colorful pictures, simple text, and large print make this series great for young children. Once they fall in love with Biscuit the puppy and learn the word patterns of the author, children will happily explore the next book, and the next book, and the next book with relative ease. Biscuit books can be found in board book format (for the youngest of children), in “I Can Read” formats (for beginning readers), with holiday/special event themes (for use at home and school) and now in Spanish (for children learning to read in two languages).
An added bonus: Author Capucill welcomes and encourages letters from readers – which means Biscuit can provide reading AND writing activities for young fans. Hooray! Competition, danger, loyalty and a dog: These are the essential ingredients for an exciting chapter book sure to capture the attention of young readers. Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner has all these things and serves as a great read aloud for all ages. A long-time favorite in classrooms, there are plenty of online sources for after-reading activities. Here, here and here are just a few to get you thinking. Follow-up your reading with the film version of the book
and you won’t be disappointed. The setting is slightly altered in the movie version – but the story line and characters’ intentions stay the same. We were introduced to this book at the Salem Public Library Storytime. We were given this book by the Salem Public Library Brain Boosters. We were reading this book and giggling together when I realized I should post it here. Silly. Simple. Great for encouraging predictions in young readers. Bark, George Bark by Jules Feiffer is the picture book of the week in our house. Here's the YouTube version: After sharing the classic ‘Three Little Pigs’ with your young reader – here are a few other books that are fun to read and extend the fun and learning: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs A simple misunderstanding: This book tells the 'other side' of the story. Here's a cutie of a story: ESIO TROT by Roald Dahl. This quick read has love, deception, mystery, suspense AND is appropriate for second graders. What a deal! Strong independent readers can tackle it on their own - but it makes for a great bed-time read for the family as well (and offers some fun illustrations).
Mr. Hoppy is perhaps not the most honest man on the block- but the heart wants what the heart wants and that Mrs. Silver is apparently quite a catch. Good for a laugh - get ready for notes written backwards all over your home. Daer s'tel! My oldest son is at the age now that he’s reading books I have not read before (this book was a gift from a school mate). When he was done, I picked it up to read and found the story both well written and enjoyable. The theme of loss, sorrow, and making peace for yourself (and those around you) is woven throughout the tale - in a way that is both soft and warm. It gets the message across while also endearing the main character to the audience. There are some definite grown-up themes here (alcoholism, absent parents), but the list Opal has about her mother sets the tone for an important life lesson: there are BOTH good and bad in every person, every day, and every country in this world.
I’d say that this book would be ideal for a fourth grade girl who is moving to a new town (just as the main character) or who has a new dog - but I think almost any reader will enjoy this Newbery Medal Award Winner! Bonus: The movie of this book is available at the public library. I also found this teacher built website with great related activities. |
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