<b>Learn to read while having fun! Zany illustrations, funny animal stories, and teacher-approved learning methods come together in this collection of 10 story booklets for young readers to enjoy.</b><br><br>Meet a cub covered in mud, a pig doing a jig, a fish with a gift, and more in this<br>collection of humorous stories and zany illustrations! Each of the stories in this Now I'm Reading! Level 1 reader focuses on one specific short-vowel sound and uses simple, clear text and a building-block approach to help beginning readers have fun while learning key words. Includes 10 story booklets, 40 incentive stickers, &quot;After You Read&quot; easy comprehension questions and &quot;Skills in This Story&quot; sections in each book, and a parent guide to help parents get the most out of each story booklet.<br><br><b>Perfect for ages 4 and up!</b> Level 1 NIR readers focus on short vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word introduction.<br><br><i>The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas &amp; Pinnell Level B/C.</i>