Synopsis
Pete is very happy living alone on his island. Then a friendly turtle, dog, and elephant come along! Perfect for kindergarteners and first-grades to read on their own.
Pete the bird likes living alone on his island . . . .
One day, Turtle comes.
“May I stay?” says Turtle.
Pete says okay.
Then a dog and an elephant come too. When a storm rolls in, everyone works together to keep safe. Friends help each other. And friends are fun too!
With very simple text and bright, cheerful illustrations, Friends Are Fun is perfect for beginners to read themselves, or to share. Your new reader will build skills, gain confidence, and have fun too!
This book has been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.
The award-winning I Like to Read series features guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers, or on their own!
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About the Author
Steve Henry is the author and illustrator of Here Is Big Bunny, Cat Got a Lot, Hide! and Happy Cat, which received a Kirkus star. Other work includes editorial illustration, ceramic tiles, and a series of bird puppets that have been sold in the Museum of Modern Art Design Store. His work is influenced by fine artists such as Matisse and Miro and illustrators such as Hillary Knight and Ludwig Bemelmans. Steve co-teachers Creating the Picture Book at Pratt Institute.
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Hardback. Condition: New. Pete is very happy living alone on his island. Then a friendly turtle, dog, and elephant come along! Perfect for kindergarteners and first-grades to read on their own.Pete the bird likes living alone on his island . . . . One day, Turtle comes."May I stay?" says Turtle.Pete says okay.Then a dog and an elephant come too. When a storm rolls in, everyone works together to keep safe. Friends help each other. And friends are fun too!With very simple text and bright, cheerful illustrations, Friends Are Fun is perfect for beginners to read themselves, or to share. Your new reader will build skills, gain confidence, and have fun too!This book has been officially leveled by using the FandP Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.The award-winning I Like to Read series features guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers, or on their own! Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW? "A short, concise story that teaches children to share and work as a team. Great for school and library collections."-School Library Journal, Starred Review"This cute, simple story will be great fun for children getting into the reading groove."-Kirkus Reviews ABOUT THE AUTHORSteve Henry is the author and illustrator of Here Is Big Bunny, Cat Got a Lot, Hide! and Happy Cat, which received a Kirkus star. Other work includes editorial illustration, ceramic tiles, and a series of bird puppets that have been sold in the Museum of Modern Art Design Store. His work is influenced by fine artists such as Matisse and Miro and illustrators such as Hillary Knight and Ludwig Bemelmans. Steve co-teachers Creating the Picture Book at Pratt Institute. Read more Continue reading Read less. Seller Inventory # LU-9780823454785