Books with author Barbara Nascimbeni

When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Sam slams doors, spills things on the floor, and jumps on the bed. He says he is sorry each time until someone else has to say “Sorry.” Who could that be? Sorry Sam is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4 features less than 50 words and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series. Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!

Max is tired of being a mole. He'd much rather be a monster. Not a small, funny monster. But a big, scary one. He stands on his tiptoes and roars at the top of his voice, but his brother and sister just laugh at him. Then, just when he is feeling his saddest and most lonely, Max's friends come looking for him. And he soon realises that being a mole isn't bad, after all. Infused with a delightful humour, this is a simple story which shows us the importance of being happy with who you are, and value of friends.

When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Luke likes all kinds of ladders, from the ones builders use to firefighters’ ladders. When he wants to climb them, they say he is either too little or it is too dangerous. Will Luke ever find a ladder just for him? Luke’s Own Ladder is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4 features less than 50 words and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series. Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!