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From the Set Learn About Animals
This decodable book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Nonfiction content and concepts help beginning readers build knowledge as they build fluency. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text.
Text and format are created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
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| Publisher | Cherry Blossom Press |
| Series | Learn About Animals |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Paperback (9781668972496), PDF (9781668976418), ePub (9781668975145), Hosted ebook (9781668977682) |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 16 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6.75 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Author: Cecilia Minden
Cecilia Minden is the former director of the Language and Literacy Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She earned her PhD in Reading Education at the University of Virginia. Dr. Minden has written extensively for early readers. She is passionate about matching children to the very book they need to improve their skills and progress to a deeper understanding of all the wonder books can hold.
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