Books in Scholastic phonics readers series

In this Level 1 Scholastic Reader, Alfie learns that the best way to get a delicious cookie is to say please!Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work. His mommy says there is a better way. What is it? Beginning readers will learn proper manners with Alfie as his mommy teaches him to say the magic words.

Written by the best-selling author of many easy readers and illustrated by the author/illustrator of the beloved Clifford the Big Red Dog books, this funny story is perfect for the newest readers.I am Magic Matt.I can do magic.See me make a cat!Zap!No. That's a bat.I want a cat.Magic Matt conjures up a bat, a rat, a dog, and a lion before he ends up with just the right pet. This funny story has a phonics component that offers reading practice for the newest readers. Author Grace Maccarone and illustrator Norman Bridwell have many years of experience creating best-selling books for children.

In this first book in a series of three Scholastic Reader titles about vehicles, comes a simple Level 1 rhyme about riding on the school bus!We wave. We meet.We watch and wait.Yes--here it comes!We won't be late.Hello, school bus!This is the first book in a series of three new Scholastic Reader titles about vehicles. Hello, School Bus! is a simple rhyming story for Level 1 readers about the experience of riding on a school bus. Fun colorful illustrations add energy and excitement to this transportation book.

A Broadway classic is back on the big screen December 19, 2014!Relive all of your favorite Annie moments in this easy-to-read story, illustrated with color photos from the movie. Annie is a foster kid who's had a hard knock life ever since her parents left her as a baby. She doesn't think she'll ever escape her mean foster mom, Miss Hannigan, but everything's about to change. Wanting to improve his image ahead of the election campaign, New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks takes Annie in. Stacks soon discovers that Annie's sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook just might be the thing he needs in his life.This modern retelling stars some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Jamie Foxx (Will Stacks), Cameron Diaz (Miss Hannigan), Rose Byrne (Grace Farrell), and Academy Award nominated Quvenzhané Wallis (Annie). Director/Producer/Screenwriter Will Gluck has teamed up with producers James Lassiter, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, Laurence "Jay" Brown, and Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith in this Columbia Pictures movie.

Celebrate the special bond between children and their pets with this easy-reader based on the hit, global brand!A super-sweet story about being a good friend, even when it's not so easy. Gigi and her friends at Puppy Manor are excited about the arrival of her cousin Pierre. The puppies have planned loads of surprises and can't wait to make Pierre feel welcome. But when Pierre arrives, he isn't so friendly. Can the puppies find a way to make friends with their picky guest from Paris?

In this second book of three Scholastic Reader titles about vehicles comes a simple Level 1 rhyme about a fire truck.Sirens and lightssay, "Out of my way!"Firefighters raceto help save the day.Hello, fire truck!This Level 1 Scholastic Reader satisfies every child's fascination with the big, red fire truck. HELLO, FIRE TRUCK! is a simple rhyme for Level 1 readers with fun, colorful illustrations that add energy and excitement to this transportation book.

Introducing a hip new series for the newest reader featuring five cool cats who play music, have fun adventures, and teach phonics!COOL CATS is a systematic phonics reading program that uses a charismatic cast of funky felines to teach short vowels, long vowels, and consonants.This box contains 12 books--including two activity books--and a parent card.And the manuscripts are vetted by two reading specialists: Francie Alexander, Chief Education Officer, Scholastic Education; and Wiley Blevins, Editorial Specialist for Early Reading at Scholastic Inc.