A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost.

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and vows never to eat bananas again, even though he generally likes the fruit.

A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Ben and his friend Jen have an adventure with hens on a farm. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'en' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

A child must chase a windblown wig that eventually lands on a pig. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ig' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

A frog requires the help of a dog to find a favorite log in a dense fog. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'og' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the use of the letter combination "ack" in such words as "snack," "track," "lack," and "quack."

"An easy format retelling of the classic fairy tale, The Ginger Bread Man who avoids being eaten. Original edition revised with new illustrations. Includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve books filled with fun, drama, and surprise keep interest high for even the youngest readers. Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly longer stories build confidence.