Suzanne I. Barchers
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Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the wounded lion and dreams of a better life intersect in a most unusual way. This Spanish folktale is about perseverance and compassion. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Spain.
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The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his long journeys. When the queen sets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a tale of love, devotion, and ingenuity from the days of medieval Russia. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and about Russia.
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When her father is banished by the emperor, Toyoko, a skilled diver, bravely goes in search of him. In the process, she breaks an evil spell cast on the emperor. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Japan.
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When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. However, his wife Kumba steps in to warn him that the lion is actually an evil wizard. Together the brave Kumba and Kambili prove no match for the lion-man. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Mali.
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In this Indian tale, a princess learns a terrible secret about the man she loves, yet she marries him anyway. Her devotion and persistence pay off when she is granted a wish, which she uses wisely. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About India.
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When a cold north wind blows away the flour carried by the baker's young son, the boy sets out on a journey to insist that it be returned. This tale demonstrates the value of never giving up and appreciating the gifts of nature. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Norway.
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The Lord of Luchow is a kind man. However, when he and his people are threatened with war, a brave and loyal servant finds a way to protect his master and bring peace to the lands. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About China.
9) Fix It!
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Ross has a kit full of tools to fix things! Beginning readers will enjoy reading this book that uses delightful images and simple text in a story made up of sight words and words with short vowel sounds. Young children will practice their phonemic and reading skills as they use and recognize short vowel sounds in familiar vocabulary as well as challenging new words. This phonics book also includes discussion questions and extension activities to help...
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What happens when Ross, a young boy, is given a big job? Beginning readers will find out in this charming phonics book that uses lively illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in a story made up of sight words and short words containing the vowel O. This book is a great resource for helping new readers develop phonemic pronunciation and recognition skills. Early readers will enhance their ability to use and recognize short O sounds in familiar...
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What happens when Dad wants to nap but San wants to gab and rap? Beginning readers will find out in this charming phonics book that uses bright illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in a story made up of sight words and short words containing the vowel A. This book is a great resource for teaching phonics to young children. Early readers will enhance their ability to use and recognize short A sounds in familiar vocabulary as well as challenging...
16) Read with Gus!
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Follow along as Gus reads through a book! Beginning readers will be engaged in this delightful book that uses colorful images and simple text in a story filled with sight words and words with short U sounds. Young children will develop their early reading and phonemic skills as they read and recognize familiar vocabulary as well as challenging new words with the vowel U. This phonics book also includes discussion questions and extension activities...
18) Get to Bed, Ren!
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It's bedtime for Ren and she wants to fill her bed with toys and dolls. Beginning readers will follow along as Ren tries to fill her bed with toys. Readers will practice their short E sounds and early reading and phonemic skills as they make their way through this delightful phonics book containing familiar and new vocabulary. With lively illustrations and simple text, children will read sight words and words using short E sounds. This book also includes...