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Books in Little Blossom Stories series

  • Piper on a Plane

    Cecilia Minden, Becky Down

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Read about Emma and Piper, her big, white, fluffy dog. Piper travels with Emma's family on a plane and learns how to behave. This story uses engaging text to encourage confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
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  • The Case of the Lost Cat

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Help Jack and Meg solve the case of the lost cat! This story uses an engaging mystery story to encourage confidence in early readers. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
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  • Beth's Basketball Game

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Beth's Basketball Game in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--and excited about playing basketball. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers' guide.
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  • Peg and Meg

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Peg and Meg in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--while telling a story of friendship and helping others. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Children's Board Book

    Carmen Crowe, Cottage Door Press, Lucy Fleming

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, July 1, 2016)
    See what happens when Goldilocks and the three bears go camping! With fun characters and a simple story line, this chunky little board book supports early literacy skills.
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  • The Bulls Football Team

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Aug. 1, 2018)
    The Bulls Football Team in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--and excited about playing football. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers' guide.
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  • Mud on the Van

    Cecilia Minden, Sharon Sordo

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Mud on the Van in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--while telling a counting story. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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  • The Case of the Lost Frog

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Help Jack and Meg solve the case of the lost frog! This story uses an engaging mystery story to encourage confidence in early readers. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
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  • The Case of the Lost Pup

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Help Jack and Meg solve the case of the lost pup! This story uses an engaging mystery story to encourage confidence in early readers. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
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  • Easter Bunny School Padded Board Book

    R.I. Redd, Cottage Door Press, Genie Espinosa

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, Jan. 15, 2017)
    Your toddler can follow along as the Easter Bunny enlists the help of his animal friends to prepare for the busy Easter holiday by teaching them to decorate eggs, sort jelly beans, and fill Easter baskets. With fun, charming characters and a sweet, simple story line, this sturdy little board book supports early literacy skills and celebrates Easter traditions. A perfect Easter basket stuffer!
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  • Buzz Plays Soccer

    Cecilia Minden, Sharon Sordo

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Buzz Plays Soccer in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--and excited about playing soccer. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers' guide.
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  • Sam and Jen Get a Pet

    Cecilia Minden

    Paperback (Cherry Blossom Pr, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Sam and Jen Get a Pet in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--while telling a story of friendship and compromise. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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