Nick Is Sick

by Sandy Riggs, Carol Koeller (Illustrator)

This is volume three, Reading Level 1, in a comprehensive program (Reading Levels 1 and 2) for beginning readers.Two nine-book sets teach reading to children from preschool to grades K and 1, emphasizing phonics while also presenting a lively and engaging collection of facts and stories to make kids’ reading experiences enjoyable. Each title emphasizes one phonics family, the first five books in each set focusing on one vowel sound, and the remaining four books combining some vowel sounds or reviewing them all. Short vowel families are covered in Level 1 readers and long vowel families in Level 2 books. Fiction titles feature attractive illustrations and have story themes ranging from funny to serious. Each fiction title also suggests a brief activity that allows kids to interact with the book’s subject matter. Nonfiction titles are photo illustrated, and include “Fun Facts” to enrich children’s reading experiences. The nonfiction books contain the basic elements of a nonfiction book, including glossary and index. They also suggest web sites appropriate to kids’ interests where more information about each book’s subject is offered. Both fiction and nonfiction titles contain word lists that group each book’s words into “decodable” words—those containing the book’s main vowel sound, which the book is either teaching or reviewing. Word lists also include high-frequency words and challenging words included in the main text. All books present a letter to parents and teachers explaining the fundamental concepts underlying both the series and the specific title. Level 1 readers are designed for classroom or home schooling use in preschool and kindergarten, and Level 2 readers for kindergarten and grade 1. “Nick is Sick” is a story that covers the “short i” sound.

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2006

Reviews

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good level 1 Reader's Clubhouse storybook. The words were easy to read but still told a story (along with the good illustrations) And several were repeatative words for those beginning to read children; to help in their self esteem to know they 'can do it'! Words with the "ick" ending short I sound. Also there are certain words bolded and is 'spelling words' list in the back. In the back is a 'fun facts' about germs. And an arts and crafts directions to make a get well card. So this book could be used as just a storybook, a teaching reading book, a spelling book, and or and encourage your friends when they are sick book.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good, short to-the-point book about good friends and being healthy. Reading it can spark a good discussion with young children about ways to stay healthy and how friends care about us. It reminds me of times when I was sick and friends and family would check on me. It's healing to know that people care.