It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "unk" word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as "skunk," "junk," and "trunk" to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully illustrated stories written by best-selling author Julia Donaldson. The series contains a variety of storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genre ensuring there is something for every child to enjoy. The rich, patterned language in the stories is decodable making them perfect for children to practise their phonics. Songbirds Phonics can be used as a complete phonics programme, or the individual books can be used for phonics practice alongside any other phonics programme. Level 3 Songbirds Phonics books focus on words with consonant clusters, for example str as in strap. This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: The Big Match, The Shopping List, Gran is Cross, The Trunk and the Skunk, The Scrap Rocket, Splash and Squelch. Each book contains inside cover notes to support parents/carers with their children's phonics practice and comprehension.
This is a funny little story told in rhyme about a boy who says there is a skunk in his trunk and that the skunk also did some pretty bad things around the house. See if you believe the boy, and ask yourself what happened. Listen to the rhyming words and practice your reading as you look at the words and guess what comes next. Written and illustrated by Penny D. Weigand, aka Penelope Dyan, an award winning author, attorney and former teacher, who believes all learning should be fun, this book does just that! It makes learning fun. So laugh at the silliness and remember while this book is funny, you should always tell the truth. Also remember that sometimes when you make up stories it is very obvious that you are NOT telling the truth---unless of course you believe what this boy had to say about what went on in his house. And that, my dear reader, is where the story and the mystery behind it begins, even if it is an extremely silly story. In any event, it is always good to be careful when you open a trunk, because you never REALLY know what you MIGHT find inside of it. Or maybe (just perhaps) you do
In a watery mirror the rugged raccoon admires his face by the light of the moon: the mysterious mask, the whiskers beneath, the sliver of cricket still stuck in his teeth. Take a lighthearted romp through four seasons in the forest with these whimsical poems. Marvel at the overachieving beaver, applaud the race-winning snail and its perfect trail of slime, or head off to be pampered at a squirrel spa. Warning: Deborah Ruddell's quirky cast of animal characters and Joan Rankin's deliciously daffy pictures will cause giggles. The woods have never been so much fun!
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Be careful when you look inside the Christmassy house... there's a reindeer in the gingerbread house, an elf in the stocking, and Santa in the fireplace! Children will love lifting the flaps to reveal the touch-and-feel furry characters hiding inside the Christmas scenes. The funny, festive rhyme encourages children to explore each page, and Stuart Lynch's illustrations bring the text to life.
It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "og" word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as "frog," "dog," and "hog" to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
