Description
Description
After a day of planting and digging, Beth and her playful dog, Dash, need a bath. But where is the bath stuff when they need it? Her brother, Seth, is ready to help out with the bath time fun. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with digraphs th and sh.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
The titles in this set are designed for emergent readers aged three to four. Each book includes consistent front matter with strategies for parent support before, during, and after reading. While this guidance encourages adult involvement, the effectiveness is limited by the simplistic nature of the content. The bright illustrations are reminiscent of early concept books, appealing to young readers but lacking the depth to fully engage them. The large print and sparse text may aid emergent readers, but the minimalism can result in flat narratives that fail to capture children's imaginations. VERDICT These books offer foundational skills, but they need richer narratives and more engaging illustrations to stand out in the growing market of decodables for very young readers.-- "School Library Journal"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Picture Window Books
Pub date:
2024-08-01
Length:
32 pages
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