Books with author Jorge Mercado

This spirited story introduces children to Matt and his misbehaving dog, Tad. Vibrant colors bring energy to the pages as Tad leads Matt and the man on a wild chase to retrieve the cleaning rag. Context clues guide young reader to experience the story as they master new words. The book offers opportunities for parents to discuss handling conflict in a positive way. Target Reader 4 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

Mom gives Dot and Bob jobs to do while she is shopping for their family in this true-to-life advanced early reader. The brother and sister decide to play first and then do their jobs, with Bob banging on the pot and Dot hopping around the kitchen with a mop. Before long, they are hot and tired and still have work to do, which leads to a valuable life lesson. Children are engaged in an entertaining story depicted through crisp illustrations and a pleasurable reading experience.

In the retelling of the tale of The Lion and the Mouse, desperate Bitsie must provide for the necessities of life for her family. She embarks on a dangerous mission, but her curiosity causes an encounter with Leo, the King of the Forest. Bitsie offers to help Leo someday if he will let her live, an idea he finds so humorous that he sets her free. However, the table gets turned and now her tormenter the lion is desperate, but only one tiny creature is brave enough to come to his rescue. Although the Leo cant believe tiny Bitsie can help him, she tries her best. Just at the hunters were about to capture him, Bitsie makes one last bite. Leo burst forth from his trap and discover that great things often come in small packages.

A classic game of cops and robbers keeps a group of friends on the run in this advanced reader. Detailed, colorful pictures illustrate the children playing in their neighborhood. This motivational book tells the story with creative narrative and dialogue that make for a fun reading experience, and it includes a subtle reminder to finish a job before playing.

Jill and Nick with their new red baseball caps return. When the two friends arrive for ball practice, their friends laugh at them for wearing hats. But when Jill and Nick surprise the team by catching balls with their caps, the whole team rushes to get one. Walking back to the ball field, the team sees an oak tree loaded with acorns, and they discover their new caps are perfect for holding acorns. This advanced early reader offers excellent opportunities for parents to discuss how learning new things can be beneficial.

The richly colored illustrations welcome children on a trip to the hat store with Jill and Nick. An advanced early reader that introduces words with phonic similarities and comfortably builds child’s reading skills. Nick helps Jill choose a blue hat with flowers even though he thinks hats are silly for men. When the man in the shop demonstrates how a cap could greatly improve Nick’s baseball game, Jill and Nick both buy red baseball caps.

Vibrant illustrations cover the pages of this family-friendly early reader, and an expressive frog leaps across the pages providing context clues. The family rides their bikes to the dock, and then encounter an exciting scene of exceptional tall fish. Words and sentences that build on previous stories in the motivational literacy program inspire young readers to success. Companion Reader 15 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

A classic game of cops and robbers keeps Bob, Dot, and Dan on the run as this busy story unfolds. Detailed, colorful pictures illustrate the children and their neighborhood as they enjoy their game. A bushy-tailed squirrel adds wonderful context clues to accompany the narrative and dialogue in a fun-filled reading experience. Companion Reader 16 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

On a hike in the mountains with their parents, Ed and Jill are excited to see a large buck drinking in the mountain stream. Careful to follow their parents’ instructions when walking on the rocks in the water, the brother and sister enjoy a happy day picnicking and feeding fish in this advanced reader. The lush colors of nature provide a beautiful backdrop as young readers master their new reading skills.

Ed and Jill hike in the mountains with their parents and are excited to see a large buck. Careful to follow their parent’s instructions when walking on the rocks in the water, the children enjoy a happy day in this tender early reader. The lush colors of the mountain scenes provide nice context clues as early readers master their new reading skills and slightly longer sentences. Companion Reader 20 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

In the retelling of the tale, The Lion and the Three Bulls, the black, white, and brown bulls were the best of friends. Whenever wild animals came to attack, they were undefeatable when they banded together and faced their enemies. A frustrated lion partners with a clever fox to concoct a plan to separate the bulls; a plan he hoped would provide him a juicy meal. The three bulls begin hating each other and end up arguing, fighting, and going their separate ways. The foxs plan nearly works, but when the lion attacks, the bulls defend each other despite their disagreements. Reunited, the bulls discover that the fox lied to them and vowed never again to listen to those wanting to destroy their friendship.

A family-fun early reader from Sommer’s irresistible motivational phonics program is always welcomed by children and parents. This cheerful book incorporates a fun-filled family outing complete with a picnic, swimming, and playing water tag with simple words and short sentences that promote literacy success. Companion Reader 19 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.