Alinas, Marv. Rhyming word families

A child is sad that his father has to leave for the day, and must learn to occupy his time while he waits. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ad' 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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Rhyming is a foundational literacy skill. Through simple, engaging text, our Rhyming Word Families series introduces common letter groupings and repeats them throughout a silly story. This repetition allows beginning readers to identify rhyming patterns and start to read on their own. Outstanding original artwork, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and a word list for review all further aid new readers' comprehension

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