Welcome Back! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)

by Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator)

A back-to-school celebration featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times -bestselling All Are Welcome ! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are excited to learn more at school.

The sun is up.
The day has begun.
It’s back to school
For everyone!

The kids from All Are Welcome are heading back to school and eager to see old friends, make new friends, and learn to be readers, writers, listeners, and leaders. Three things they keep in Always try. Have fun. Be kind.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!

Genres: School, Picture Books, Childrens, Cultural, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

Published June 20, 2023

Reviews

[McKenzie Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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A sweet early reader featuring the characters from All Are Welcome. This rhyming book welcomes students back to school and shared lessons on conduct. These include trying new things, practicing kindness, helping others, and working together.

Lovely, diverse illustrations.

This Step 2 book includes basic vocabulary, short sentences, and a simple story for Reading With Help. Suggested for Preschool to Grade 1.

Overall, a nice read. The changing rhyme scheme threw me a little, but it was a sweet book.

[A Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the "All Are Welcome" picture book so I had to grab this off the shelf when I saw it at my local library. The illustrations are just like the other book and I appreciate the diversity shown. The words and theme of the book are also very similar to the picture book, but a little easier for early readers I imagine. This would be a perfect gift for a kid that loves the picture book, is returning to school after summer break, and learning to read. I just personally prefer the picture book, honestly.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning reader
Penfold returns to her All Are Welcome book by recapping everything these kids have learned as they start another school year. The simple to read text means lower to mid elementary readers can read this alone or to each other and share ways they have learned these lessons.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alexander Penfold creates a Level 2 Step into Reading version of her trade book All Are Welcome which paints a multicultural picture of a welcoming back to school community. Very accessible for young readers.

[Emily Taft · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a cute little book!! i love the representation & classroom norms shown here

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Early Reader format. Perfect for a back-to-school read aloud or read along or read with!

[Kelly]

A cute adaptation of the picture book into a rhyming reader format. Simple but same message.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what you expect from the cover. A straight forward inclusive welcome back to school. Works as an early reader.

[Connie T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This second installment in the Welcome Back series is a rhyming easy reader.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

WD in WI