Katie Cat Learns First Words


Book Description

Even a kitten has to say more than just "meow!" So, Katie Cat's about to learn some new words. And, when children take one look at this bright, appealing board book, they'll want to learn them with her. Every spread shows Katie in a room bursting with wonderful toys, clothes, foods, animals, and more. Some of those special items appear inside a labeled box, all ready for kids to name. Whether Katie's out in the garden or inside eating a meal of milk, cookies, and fruit, she's absolutely certain to improve any youngster's language skills! 6 X 6 3/4.







Katie the Catsitter


Book Description

NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS! Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)--perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!) “Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” --The New York Times Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead while her best friends are all away at camp--something that's way out of Katie and her mom's budget, UNLESS Katie can figure out a way to earn the money for camp herself. But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting. First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain? Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward cats, save a best friendship (why is Beth barely writing back? And who's this boy she keeps talking about?!), AND crack the biggest story in the city's history? Some heroes have capes . . . Katie has cats! Don't miss the next Katie the Catsitters—Katie the Catsitter 2: Best Friends for Never and Katie the Catsitter 3: Secrets and Sidekicks! A Florida Sunshine State Reader Award nominee A South Carolina Book Award nominee A Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award nominee A Vermont Golden Dome Book Award nominee A Maine Student Book Award nominee A North Carolina Children's Book Award nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award nominee An Illinois Bluestem Readers’ Choice nominee And more!




Baby Catty The Cat Loves to Play


Book Description

Baby Catty The Cat, loves to play with TOYS! This book introduces early learners to their first "toys and play activities" words! The simple words and engaging images help children learn with enjoyment. This is a great resource for Parents, Speech Therapists and Teachers that are looking to work on their child's speech, reading skills and vocabulary. These books have been designed to cater to children with special and exceptional needs (especially Autism) as well, as they include less visual clutter and repetitive and predictable text which makes them great for early readers.Please leave me a review if you like my book and follow me on Instagram @spectacokids for updates on my products and resources!Happy Teaching!




Secret Stories


Book Description

An educational toolkit for teaching phonics, consisting of a book, posters and musical CD, all of which provides for multiple options and inputs for learning, including: visual-icons, auditory and kinesthetic motor skill manipulations, as well as a variety of dramatic and emotive cuing-systems designed to target the affective learning domain. This "backdoor-approach" to phonemic skill acquisition is based on current neural research on Learning & the Brain--specifically how our brains actually learn best!The Secret Stories® primary purpose is to equip beginning (or struggling, upper grade) readers and writers, as well as their instructors, with the tools necessary to easily and effectively crack the secret reading and writing codes that lie beyond the alphabet, and effectively out of reach for so many learners! It is not a phonics program! Rather, it simply provides the missing pieces learners need to solve the complex reading puzzle--one that some might never solve otherwise! The Secrets(tm) are sure to become one of the most valuable, well-used, and constantly relied-upon teaching tools in your instructional repertoire!




Katie Loves the Kittens


Book Description

The acclaimed author and illustrator of Chickens to the Rescue has created a sweet, funny, and entirely irresistible new character—a little dog just bursting with good intentions. Katie is so excited when Sara Ann brings home three little kittens that she can't stop herself from howling "AROOOOO!" and trying to run after them. She loves them so much! But Katie's enthusiasm frightens the kitties, and she's sad when they run away from her. Don't they know that she just wants to play? Katie Loves the Kittens is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.




Katie Cat Learns Animal Names


Book Description

At the farm or the zoo, with her pets or by the pond, Katie Cat just loves animals. So, she wants to find out the name of every one. Young children will share her enthusiasm for these charming creatures: cows, sheep, and pigs; dogs, cats, and birds; peacocks and geese; snakes, zebras, and rhinos; elephants, lions, and bears. See groups of them together in pictures with Katie, and then identify each one individually in its own labeled box. It's more fun than a barrel full of monkeys! 6 X 6 3/4.




Kind Katie


Book Description

"Kind Katie" teaches kids how to problem solve, cope with their feelings, and work through their nerves. Join Katie on her magical journey to discover that kindness is contagious. See how this discovery helps her make friends on her first day of school. "Kind Katie" will show you why kindness is the superpower every child needs!




My First Words: Let's Get Talking


Book Description

Let's learn first words and start talking! Can you spot the fluffy teddy bear? Where is the fluttering butterfly? From toys and farm animals to shapes and things that go, babies and toddlers will love pointing to and naming the different objects. This is the perfect first-word book for every curious toddler. Each section of this engaging and educational book is dedicated to a different theme, such as food and shapes. Bright, colourful photographs illustrate each word, with easy-to-read labels so your little one can sound out the words with you. The interactive book encourages children to count the shapes, and name their favourite food. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience, and helps your little one develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. The book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs along the top and side are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Pre-schoolers will quickly recognise the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favourite pictures.




My First Book of Sign Language


Book Description

Introduces young people to the sign language alphabet.