LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Level 2 of this award-winning learn-to-read series continues to help children develop the skills they need for independent reading success. The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take their first steps toward reading success. Which bird has the best nest—the one in the east or the one in the west? And will a dog dad and his pups be able to find a tent to rent that only costs one cent? Find out with the stories in LEVEL 2: RHYME TIME! Each story focuses on one specific rhyming sound (like -ing, -ent, or -ick), and uses simple, clear text and a building-block approach to help beginning readers have fun while learning key words. Inside this eBook, you'll find: · 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text · "After You Read" extended activity sections for each story · A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these books Perfect for ages 4 and up! Level 2 NIR readers focus on long- and short-vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, fundamental rhyming sounds, and beginning sight words. The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Level D/E; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.