Journey of my life: Australia

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tale stories. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

When overweight Luis can no longer fit in his clothes, he does not want to go swimming with his friends and eats even more to hide his unhappiness, but when his little sister compares him with a dragon, he decides it is time to go on a diet.

At bedtime, a mother reads her son's favorite book about a bear getting ready for winter. The little boy imagines himself in the snowy scene while the bear hibernates. This warm picture book can be used for units on seasons.

Act out the story of a race between a tortoise and a hare in this Spanish-translated script. The hare is always boasting that he is the fastest animal in the woods! Everyone is fed up with his boasting, so the tortoise challenges the hare to a race. The hare accepts, thinking the challenge is silly and a sure win. Read along to see if the slow-and-steady tortoise can beat the speedy hare! The roles in this Spanish script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to easily implement differentiation strategies and assign specific roles to students in a way that...