<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.<br></b><br>Meet an ape baking a cake for his date, a mule who makes music, a floating goat, and more in this collection of humorous stories and zany illustrations! Each of the stories in this Level 2 reader focuses on one specific long 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 2 NIR readers focus on long and short vowel sounds, expanded simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight word reinforcement.<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>