Books with author Nora Gaydos

From the best-selling author of the Now I'm Reading! series comes a brand new line created to help both parents and children as they take on the many steps, challenges, and changes that go hand in hand with little kids becoming bigger kids. With contemporary art and child-friendly stories, these books provide a fresh approach to growing up. From smelly, wet diapers to clean big kid underwear, little girls will laugh their way right out of their pants and onto the potty as they master this momentous milestone.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple, patterned stories and strong picture cues help children build essential skills in Level 1 of this award-winning learn-to-read series.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help little ones take the first steps toward independent reading success.In LEVEL 1: PLAYFUL PALS, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes. The books focus on short-vowel words, consonant blends, and early sight words. Each story uses three- and four-letter words to keep the text age-appropriate, and is "just right" for building self-confidence along with skill!Inside the CD binder-like package, you'll find:· 10 story booklets with colorful illustrations and engaging text· 40 reward stickers to encourage completion and rereading· "After You Read" extended activity sections· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 1 NIR readers focus on short-vowel sounds,simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight words.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of D-F; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.

Now I'm Growing?: Helps both parents and children as they take on the many steps, challenges and changes that go hand in hand with little kids becoming biger kids. With contemporary art and child friendly stories, these books provide a fresh approach to growing up! A new baby is coming home, and big brother does not know what to expect. Share this story with the new big brother in your family to help him understand how he can be a part of the new baby's life, how important he is to you, and how wonderful being a brother really can be!

LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Level 2 of this award-winning learn-to-read series continues to help children develop the skills they need for independent reading success.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take their first steps toward reading success.Which bird has the best nest—the one in the east or the one in the west? And will a dog dad and his pups be able to find a tent to rent that only costs one cent? Find out with the stories in LEVEL 2: RHYME TIME! Each story booklet focuses on one specific rhyming sound (like -ing, -ent, or -ick), and uses simple, clear text and a building-block approach to help beginning readers have fun while learning key words. Inside the CD-like package, you'll find:· 10 story booklets with colorful illustrations and engaging text· 40 reward stickers to encourage completion and rereading· "After You Read" extended activity sections· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 2 NIR readers focus on long- and short-vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, fundamental rhyming sounds, and beginning sight words.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Level D/E; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.

Now I'm Growing?: Helps both parents and children as they take on the many steps, challenges and changes that go hand in hand with little kids becoming biger kids. With contemporary art and child friendly stories, these books provide a fresh approach to growing up! Perfect for any new big sister, this endearing book addresses the excitement-and concern-a new baby can bring to an older sister. The simple, lighthearted story and whimsical illustration help a big sister adjust to the changes and understand that her importance hasn't changed a bit!

From the best-selling author of the Now I'm Reading! series comes a brand new line created to help both parents and children as they take on the many steps, challenges, and changes that go hand in hand with little kids becoming bigger kids. With contemporary art and child-friendly stories, these books provide a fresh approach to growing up. From smelly, wet diapers to clean big kid underwear, little boys will laugh their way right out of their pants and onto the potty as they master this momentous milestone.

LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Level 2 of this award-winning learn-to-read series continues to help children develop the skills they need for independent reading success.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take their first steps toward reading success.Yum, snacks! In LEVEL 2: SNACK ATTACK, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes. Using an effective step-by-step approach that pairs patterned text with strong picture cues, the stories in this collection introduce children to long-vowel sounds, consonant blends, sight words, and word endings.Inside this eBook, you'll find:· 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text· "After You Read" extended activity sections· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 2 NIR readers focus on long- and short-vowelsounds, expanded simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word reinforcement. The concepts and skill progression in the NIR! series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of D-H; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple, patterned stories and strong picture cues help children build essential skills in Level 1 of this award-winning learn-to-read series.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help little ones take the first steps toward independent reading success.In LEVEL 1: PLAYFUL PALS, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes. The stories focus on short-vowel words, consonant blends, and early sight words. Each story uses three- and four-letter words to keep the text age-appropriate, and is "just right" for building self-confidence along with skill!Inside this eBook, you'll find:· 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text· "After You Read" extended activity sections· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 1 NIR readers focus on short-vowel sounds,simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight words.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of D-F; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.

LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Level 2 of this award-winning learn-to-read series continues to help children develop the skills they need for independent reading success.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take their first steps toward reading success.In LEVEL 2: AMAZING ANIMALS, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes—like an ape baking a cake for his date, a goat in a boat that won't float, and more! Using an effective step-by-step approach that pairs patterned text with strong picture cues, the stories in this collection introduce children to long-vowel sounds, consonant blends, word endings, and key sight words.Inside this eBook, you'll find:· 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text· "After You Read" extended activity sections· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 2 NIR readers focus on long- and short-vowel sounds, expanded simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word reinforcement.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of E-G; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.

Introducing Now I'm Reading! Games, which bring together the joy of playing and the excitement of learning. Each hands-on, interactive set teaches and builds essential reading and math readiness skills. The unique combination of book and game will provide children with endless opportunities for skill-based learning, creative discovery and fun! Bobby the bat can read-most of the time. But he just can't see when it comes to sight words. Finally, with the help of a wise old owl, Bobby becomes the best reader in Bat Town! After reading the story, kids can sharpen their own sight word skills by playing an innovative version of the classic card game slap.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple, patterned stories and strong picture cues help children build essential skills in Level 1 of this award-winning learn-to-read series.The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help little ones take the first steps toward independent reading success.In LEVEL 1: BIG FUN, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heroes. The stories focus on short-vowel words, consonant blends and digraphs, and early sight words. Each story uses three- and four-letter words to keep the text age-appropriate and are "just right" for building self-confidence along with reading skills! Inside this eBook, you'll find:· 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text· "After You Read" extended activity sections for each story· A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these booksPerfect for ages 4 and up! Level 1 NIR readers focus on short-vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight words.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of B-F; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.