Description:
Pete the Cat explores his family tree in this I Can Read Phonics Level 2 story full of long vowel sounds and consonant digraphs perfect for learning to read. By the #1 New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean!
Pete the Cat is making a family tree. He adds Mom, Dad, and Bob. Who is next?
Meet the grooviest members of Pete the Cat's super cool family in this highly decodable Level 2 I Can Read Phonics book designed in conjunction with a phonics expert to help kids learn to read. Includes frontmatter with tips on how to support new readers with each sound in the story.
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Brief description:
Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor's press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children's book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.
Review Quotes:
This beginning reader not only discusses family trees but also introduces young readers to long vowel sounds: vowel-consonant-silent-e, vowel digraph, and open syllable, and consonant digraphs (/ch/, /sh/, /th/, and /ng/). Many of the words are repeated which helps to reinforce skills. High frequency words are sprinkled throughout the story. Emerging readers will enjoy this book. It's hard to resist Pete the Cat, and the vibrant illustrations show an animated Pete acting out the things he and family members enjoy doing. This creates a strong connection between the pictures and the words. The text on each page is the perfect length without being overwhelming. This is a book that deserves to be included in library and classroom collections - School Library Journal