Books with author John Armstrong

Jessica wants to get Cash a costume so he can dress up like Rondo! "Oo!" Cash loves his new costume! Jessica, Rondo and Cash dress up in their costumes. This engaging story introduces children to the "oo" sound and words with the /oo/ vowel pattern are used throughout the story. The author incorporates sight words and strategically uses dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased reading.

Jessica and Mom made some brownies for Dad's birthday. Jessica used the mixer to stir the batter. Then, they cooked the brownies in the oven. The last page describes how to cook brownies. This story teaches children the /ir/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ir/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

It was time for Rondo and Cash to get their fur cut, but Rondo was not happy! So, Mom used her purple clippers to cut Cash's fur first. This funny story teaches children the /ur/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ur/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

Dad decided to play a trick on Kelsey and Jessica. He hid a toy mouse under the couch, so they would be scared when they found it. This story also provides some facts about mice. This story teaches children the /ou/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ou/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

"Sue the Fish" is a charming story with a universal theme for all ages. It is a simple story about a somewhat curious and misunderstood fish named Sue. She is not exactly like the others. The story encourages an understanding of an individual's uniqueness and a tolerance for diversity. With a surprising twist at the end, it engages the young reader's mind and challenges his thinking about what is normal. In picture book form, it is ideal for children ages two to six.

Everyone's favorite train-hopping juggler and bicycle mechanical genius are back! Tag along with Dexter and Stray as they face the perils of the desert, hop a freight train to nowhere, square off with bulls, rattlesnakes, lions and the world's meanest ringmaster, discover revolutionary mechanical devices, explore the world's largest mine and quite possibly alter the landscape forever! All this and more takes place on Stray's quest to discover where she came from, but it isn't long before Dexter discovers a quest of his own. Will all their questions be answered when they find "THE MAN WHO KNOWS EVERYTHING"? Find out now in The Origins of Dexter and Stray, Part 2!