- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of type- Print separated from photos- Highlighted words in different color for easy decoding in sentence section- Short story section introduces early reader to beginning, middle, and ending story structure- Photos assist reader with comprehension through content recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Word repetition reinforces learning- Simple to moderate sentence structure- Introduces multisyllabic words, simple adjectives, and inflectional endings- Strengthens reading and comprehension skills- Designed to use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Picture Word Index- More Sight Word List