TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple, patterned stories and strong picture cues help children build essential skills in Level 1 of this award-winning learn-to-read series. The Now I'm Reading! books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take the first steps toward independent reading success. In LEVEL 1: ANIMAL ANTICS, children learn essential phonics skills while reading humorous stories featuring fun animal heros. Stories 1-5 focus on mostly three-letter short-vowel words, some consonant blends, and early sight words. Stories 6-10 progress to mostly four-letter short-vowel words, plus additional sight words and consonant blends. All stories feature hilarious pictures and stories that will have children excited to read them again and again! Inside this eBook, you'll find: · 10 stories with colorful illustrations and engaging text · "After You Read" extended activity sections · A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these books Perfect for ages 4 and up! Level 1 NIR readers focus on short-vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word introduction. The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of C-F; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.