Join Scout and his friends as they learn letter sounds with the help of some amazing animals! Scout, Violet, Eli and Penny long to learn about new animals. When their magical toy car, Axle, whisks them away to a farm, they discover a remarkable alphabet collection and ABC antics ensue! As the friends get in shape with an athletic alligator, console a sad seal, converse with a high-pitched horse, and more, they make their way through the entire alphabet!...

"In Bob Books First stories you will find twelve easy-to-read and humorous books. Perfect for emerging readers, this set including kid-approved stories that progress gently through graded reading levels A, B, and C. With one-syllable words and short vowels, Bob Books First stories is a fun confidence builder, especially for kids in Kindergarten"--Publisher's description.

"Everything comes together as kids master their knowledge of letters, expand their vocabulary, and advance their writing skills with these interactive games and reading experiences. Read along with interactive stories; Learn to spell hundreds of words; Explore word definitions; Write letters and words."--

"Kids will develop early reading skills as they practice letters, phonics, and vocabulary in a world of interactive games and storybooks. Read along with classic stories; Learn to recognize letters and words; Practice word sounds; Write letters, numbers, and words."--

"Kids will dive into a land of discovery while building a foundation of knowledge in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Build early reading skills with favorite characters ; develop a love of science ; improve hand-eye coordination ; put your imagination and creativity to work"--

"The B on Your Thumb is a book of 60 hilariously illustrated rhymes and delightful ditties to boost early reading--each poem teaches a specific sound, spelling, or rule. Using rhythm and wordplay, they promote phonics awareness, thinking skills, and literacy. But most of all, this book delights young readers with the fun and silliness of the English language. An introduction instructs grown-ups how to use the book and extensive activities at the end...

"Reading for Our Lives challenges the bath-book-bed mantra and the idea that reading aloud to our kids is enough to ensure school readiness. Instead, it gives parents easy, immediate, and accessible ways to nurture language and literacy development from the start. Through personal stories, historical accounts, scholarly research, and practical tips, this book presents the life-and-death urgency of literacy, investigates inequity in reading achievement,...