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Description
The text repeats a basic phrase, within a simple storyline and accompanying illustrations. The coauthor is Jillian Cutting.
Quick Summary
If your kid is just starting to sound out words on their own, this little book is a perfect choice. The author repeats a simple, catchy phrase throughout the story, which makes it easy for new readers to feel confident and anticipate what comes next. The illustrations work alongside the text to tell a story, so kids get the satisfaction of "reading" even when the words are few. At only 54 words, it's the kind of book a beginning reader can finish and feel proud of all on their own. I'd especially recommend it for kindergarteners and first graders who are learning that reading can be fun and doable. If your child enjoys this one, "The Sun" by Nellie Collins is another simple early reader with a similar repeating-structure approach that builds confidence in the same way.