Teaching Beginning Reading through Engaging Text. Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!
Rozanne Lanczak Williams is a former teacher who writes extensively for the education and children’s markets. She has authored over 250 books for beginner readers, teachers, and parents. Rozanne grew up in Burgettstown, PA, a small town near Pittsburgh. After graduating from Duquesne University, Rozanne taught in elementary schools in Pittsburgh, in Germany at a DOD American School, and in the towns of San Fernando, Pacoima, La Mirada, and Norwalk, after she drove her ’73 VW beetle across the country to Southern California, where she lives today. Rozanne and her husband Cris have three adult children. Rozanne is a frequent speaker at teacher and parent conferences throughout the USA as well as many international venues.
El Gatito Miedoso enjoys chasing after other animals but become scared when they start to chase back. In the end, everyone learns they don't have to be afraid of each other! Good for early readers.