Reading is a neurologically complex skill. So, it isn’t surprising that many children find learning to read difficult. Make learning to read more fun with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks, arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market. These research-based eBooks were developed in consultation with Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., the former Director of Language and Literacy at the … Harvard Graduate School of Education. They were illustrated by artist, Doug Oglesby, winner of one Emmy, five Emmy nominations, and three international awards from the Broadcast Designers Association.
Budding Reader eBooks use an innovative format to ease children into reading. Using research-based best practices identified by the National Reading Panel, each of the five Budding Reader eBook sets (one for each short vowel sound) tells an original story over the course of ten books. Previewing a book dramatically improves reading comprehension, so Book 1 in each set is a wordless picture book which introduces the story through colorful illustrations. Repetition aids brain development, so the story is retold in Books 2-10 with an ever-expanding vocabulary. By repeating words and gradually adding new ones, Budding Reader eBooks help new readers (even reluctant ones) experience success from the very start.
In total, the Budding Reader eBook series introduces more than 60 simple words including dozens of common sight words. Learning is reinforced with free companion writing worksheets (available at buddingreader.com) which provide a multisensory experience and enable children to practice both reading and writing. A free parent guide with tips for working with new readers is also available on the website.
The first set in the series, Cat and Rat, introduces the short “a” vowel sound and is designed to be a child’s very first reader. With only eleven words (and, at, can, cat, look, rat, see, stop, that, the, you) introduced over the course of ten books, Cat and Rat aims to provide even the most reluctant reader with a positive first introduction to reading.
Series:
•Set 1: Cat and Rat (Short a; 11 words)
•Set 2: Wit and Kit (Short i; 17 words)
•Set 3: Bugs (Short u; 18 words)
•Set 4: Hop! (Short o; 18 words)
•Set 5: Hens (Short e; 22 words)
For every eBook set sold, Budding Reader donates one to a child in need. One for You. One for the World. A Better World with Every Purchase.
Gold Mom’s Choice Award Winner: The Mom’s Choice Awards has named Cat and Rat among the very best in family-friendly media, products and services.
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I LOVE IT
This book is so funny and it has wonderful characters and also very easy to read.
I’ve been thinking about putting together a simple reader for a four-year-old who has recently mastered the 26 letters in the English alphabet and is now able to call out the letters in the words we show him. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I came across this series of Budding Reader books. Cat and Rat starts by presenting a series of illustrations to let the parent and the child tell the story in their own words. Then a number of relevant printed words were gradually introduced in successive short sentences that build on the previous sentences. Repetition and association reinforce memorization. Pretty soon the child realizes that he or she is actually able to read a book by themselves! This eBook includes a link to the Budding Reader website, from which you could download and print out the “writing practice” and “write your own book” worksheets, which are excellent resources for learning to write. As an extra bonus, the black and white “write your own book” worksheets could be used as coloring book.
P.S. If you are wondering how the rat was able to stop the cat from devouring it, here is one possible scenario: “Stop!” said the rat to the cat, “I’m the world’s best storyteller. If you don’t eat me, I will tell you a very nice story.”
Although my 3 year old has been reading the words that are in this book for quite a while, it’s an excellent way to introduce her to punctuation.
We liked that it had no words in the beginning and that you could come up with your own words about each page.
This is a great children’s book.
Great for young readers
This book is great.
Wonderful just a good length and had everyday animal kids could relate to
Good for first time reader. We do about 3 pages a day
cool
Kids liked it.
For children with learning problems, this is a great set of books to have them read.
The repetition and gradual addition of new words is great for young, new readers and entertaining for older, new readers.
I love the format of this book series. I had no idea this book contained a whole set of books increasing in difficulty from no words to complete sentences. Great job!
This is a book for beginning readers. My five year old was excited to learn the words as he went.
He did make the comment “why are all the pictures the same?”As he learned a new word the book would repeat the same four pictures. Mix it up a little. Five year olds are very observant
Good beginning reader book.
This book is helping my 4 year old learn how to read independently!
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Great set for kids learning to read, my daughter loved it.