START LEARNING TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Zany illustrations, funny animal stories, and teacher-approved learning methods come together in this collection of 10 story booklets for young pre-readers to enjoy. Learn about shapes with a mouse having a birthday party, or tasty foods with a piglet who likes to eat! Each of the stories in this Now I'm Reading! Pre-Reader book focuses on a specific early-learning concept (like colors, animals, and shapes) and combines easy, fun stories with zany illustrations. Simple, patterned text and strong picture cues give just the right amount of support to the earliest readers. Includes 10 story booklets, 40 incentive stickers, "Words to Know" and "Stretch Your Mind" activity sections, and a parent guide. Perfect for ages 3 and up!

Author Biography

Nora Gaydos has more than ten years of experience teaching kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. She was inspired to create the Now I'm Reading! program after seeing firsthand how children learn to read, and by her desire to help beginning readers develop from pre-readers to independent readers.