Barron's has a new series of phonics-based books for young readers. Two nine-book sets help children to progress in their reading skills. Level 1 covers short vowel families and Level 2 covers long vowel families.
Each book has colorful illustrations or attractive photos. The fiction titles are colorfully illustrated and have story lines that range from fun to serious. They have a fun activity relating to the story and a word list. The nonfiction titles have photo illustrations and include plenty of fun facts. They also include a glossary, index and suggested websites to explore the topic further. All the books include a letter to parents with the fundamental concepts in the series and the individual title.
Barrons also offers a Reader's Clubhouse Website with printable activities to reinforce the lessons from the books. You'll find a printable reading log, games and other printable activities. There is a section for parents and teachers with ideas and tips to help children have fun with books and grow to love reading.
Level 1:
- Dan the Ant (compare prices) Fiction - the "short a" sound.
- Ted Saw an Egg (compare prices) Fiction - the "short e" sound.
- Nick is Sick (compare prices) Fiction - the "short i" sound.
- Too, Too Hot (compare prices) Fiction - the "short o" sound.
- The Caterpillar (compare prices) Fiction - the "short o" sound.
- Lan's Plant (compare prices) Fiction - the "short a and e" sounds.
- Doc Block (compare prices) Fiction - the "short i, o, and u" sounds.
- A Truck Can Help (compare prices) Nonfiction - Review of short vowel sounds.
- Can It Live Here? (compare prices) Nonfiction - Review of short vowel sounds.
- Parade Day (compare prices) Fiction - the "long a" sound.
- The People on My Street (compare prices) Fiction - the "long e" sound.
- Two Nice Mice (compare prices) Fiction - the "long i" sound.
- Joe Boat (compare prices) Fiction - the "long o" sound.
- Luke's Mule (compare prices) Fiction - the "long u" sound.
- What Do You Say? (compare prices) Fiction - the "long a and e" sounds.
- Just the Right Home (compare prices) Fiction - the "long i, o, and u" sounds.
- Safe Streets (compare prices) Nonfiction - Review of long vowel sounds.
- Time to Open! (compare prices) Nonfiction - Review of long vowel sounds.
