Synopsis
Beeper is a friendly alien who enjoys baking, counting, painting, and flying!
Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, BRAND NEW READERS are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed—and have fun!
BRAND NEW READERS are for children who are just cracking the reading code. Readers ages four to seven can master BRAND NEW READERS immediately—even the first time through.
BRAND NEW READERS are funny and appealing stories, irresistibly packaged, and just right for first-time readers. Each title in this unique series includes four high-quality, full-color, eight-page paperback books in a sturdy slipcase. Kids will want to collect them all!
Children's Literature
Beeper is a space creature featured in this collection of four short stories written for early readers. He counts space objects, paints a stardust house, flies in interesting patterns and bakes special treats. Each story consists of ten pages of single-line text. Repetition, high-frequency word use and predictability are among the elements that make these stories engaging for young children. The colorful illustrations give cues to the text. Each story is preceded by a short introduction that can be read to a child. Concepts of counting, types of lines and shapes are also included in these stories. A "Brand New Reader." 2001, Candlewick Press, $11.99. Ages 3 to 6. Reviewer:Carol Lynch