Margaret Hillert Knihy

"On a rainy day, two children decide to make paper-bag puppets and put on a play for themselves and their parents"--Provided by publisher

A boy and his father work together to build a house for their dog "Little Red." Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these classic Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about every day life and adventures. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include; phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teacher notes available on website.

A boy's imaginative journey unfolds as his pet dragon joins him at school, participating in activities like painting and reading. The re-illustrated edition enhances the appeal for young readers, promoting independent reading through high frequency words and repetition. This engaging story fosters confidence while introducing foundational language and reading skills. Educator resources, including reading reinforcement activities and a comprehensive word list, support teachers in enhancing phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

A boy and his pet dragon celebrate Valentine's Day by playing games and making Valentine's cards. This 21st Century edition is re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look. These timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on publisher's website.

A retelling of the folk tale about a little girl who finds a wolf in her grandmother's clothing.

Dragon Goes to the Farm: A boy and his dragon take a trip to a farm. What will they find there? (fiction)

"Authorized adapted reprint from the U.S. English language edition"--Title page verso.

It's Earth Day, Dear Dragon: A boy and his dragon find good things to do on Earth Day (fiction)

Poetry collection for beginning readers which deals with topics of interest to children.

"The No-Tail Cat," by children’s author and former first-grade teacher Margaret Hillert, is the story of a cat’s journey of discovery, written to encourage reading fluency by using a controlled, limited vocabulary of high-frequency words. This title is part of the Starfall "I’m Reading!" Hardcover Book Set 1, which features five books that encourage reading fluency by using a controlled, limited vocabulary of high-frequency words. This collection features a selection of high-interest fiction and nonfiction stories for the earliest reader by well-known author, poet and former first-grade teacher Margaret Hillert. Titles in the Happy Mother's Day, Dear Dragon (fiction) presents the story of a boy and his pet dragon. Not Too Little to Help (fiction) is a version of Aesop's fable "The Lion and the Mouse". Three Little Plays (fiction) is a collection of high-interest plays that children can read or perform. The No-Tail Cat (fiction) is the story of a cat’s journey of discovery. Penguin, Penguin (nonfiction) is a story about an Adelie penguin from egg to adult.

Un cuento de hadas fácil de leer sobre Pinocho, un muñeco que se convierte en un niño de verdad. Los libros para principiantes fomentan la lectura independiente y la comprensión. Utilizando palabras de alta frecuencia y repetición, los lectores ganan confianza mientras disfrutan de historias clásicas de cuentos de hadas. Actividades de refuerzo de lectura y una lista de palabras al final del libro. Las actividades se centran en habilidades fundamentales, de lenguaje y de lectura.