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Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers
Help kids ages 3 to 5 start reading with simple stories and sight words
Help your little one learn to read thanks to 50 essential sight words. From "up" and "down" to "could" and "it," these simple and enjoyable illustrated stories help kids recognize words in sentences and understand their meaning. There's even a pair of fun activities after every story to further reinforce what they've learned!
Get your young reader learning sight words
Kids will learn to read faster and easier—and have more fun—with this sight words storybook.
Help your little one learn to read thanks to 50 essential sight words. From "up" and "down" to "could" and "it," these simple and enjoyable illustrated stories help kids recognize words in sentences and understand their meaning. There's even a pair of fun activities after every story to further reinforce what they've learned!
Get your young reader learning sight words
Kids will learn to read faster and easier—and have more fun—with this sight words storybook.
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158 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020
“Working with sight words in these activities will help your child remember them,” Kimberly Ann Kiedrowski writes in the introduction to her book, Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers.
~ What ~
This one-hundred-and-fifty-eight-page paperback states online it is for children ages three to five years old who enjoy educational learn-to-read activity books. With no profanity or too scary scenes, there are over two dozen short stories with colorful illustrations and word activities, ending with an index and author and illustrator’s biographies.
After an introduction and note to parents, there are twenty-five short stories that focus on two sight words and are four pages long, followed by a page of word writing and an activity that may be to color, search, connect, or find the special words.
~ Why ~
Our six-year-old granddaughter is starting read so needs a hands-on book that she can work on during the corona pandemic. I like that the stories concentrate on two words and are simple to follow.
One example is The Picnic, which focuses on sight words you and have:
I have the plates.
You have the food.
I have the cups.
You have the juice.
I have the basket.
We have a picnic.
The writing words to say and trace are you and have.
The activity is to color each cherry that has the words you and have inside them.
~ Why Not ~
Those who learn to read phonetically may not like a book that is about sight-reading. Some beginner readers may be frustrated with the two-syllable words in some stories.
~ Wish ~
I wish the ages suggested online of three to five years old and grades of three and four were changed to their appropriate number. I sincerely doubt most five-year-olds can read at this level and first and second graders would best be suited for this read.
~ Want ~
If your child is starting to read by sight and not by phonetics, this book for five- to seven-year-olds may be helpful.
Thanks to Callisto Publisher’s Club and the author for this complimentary that I am under no obligation to review.
~ What ~
This one-hundred-and-fifty-eight-page paperback states online it is for children ages three to five years old who enjoy educational learn-to-read activity books. With no profanity or too scary scenes, there are over two dozen short stories with colorful illustrations and word activities, ending with an index and author and illustrator’s biographies.
After an introduction and note to parents, there are twenty-five short stories that focus on two sight words and are four pages long, followed by a page of word writing and an activity that may be to color, search, connect, or find the special words.
~ Why ~
Our six-year-old granddaughter is starting read so needs a hands-on book that she can work on during the corona pandemic. I like that the stories concentrate on two words and are simple to follow.
One example is The Picnic, which focuses on sight words you and have:
I have the plates.
You have the food.
I have the cups.
You have the juice.
I have the basket.
We have a picnic.
The writing words to say and trace are you and have.
The activity is to color each cherry that has the words you and have inside them.
~ Why Not ~
Those who learn to read phonetically may not like a book that is about sight-reading. Some beginner readers may be frustrated with the two-syllable words in some stories.
~ Wish ~
I wish the ages suggested online of three to five years old and grades of three and four were changed to their appropriate number. I sincerely doubt most five-year-olds can read at this level and first and second graders would best be suited for this read.
~ Want ~
If your child is starting to read by sight and not by phonetics, this book for five- to seven-year-olds may be helpful.
Thanks to Callisto Publisher’s Club and the author for this complimentary that I am under no obligation to review.
May 22, 2020
The author and illustrator teamed up to create a very good book for the beginner reader. The pictures complement the story created by the author. This is very age appropriate and will help younger new readers learn what are called “sight” words. Besides the simple story the author has included a “game” at the end of each story. She has also included a page where the child can trace the words, thereby reinforcing what they are learning.
In this era of pandemic when schools are limiting their operation this is a great tool for parents. It will give them a way to supplement what their children should be getting in school. This book is timely and ideal for the world in which we are currently living.
Although the illustrator uses pastel colors, they are bright, and the pictures keep the young readers’ attention. I would think that this is difficult in an age when books are competing with screens, but I think the illustrator has done a good job of it. In spite of the limitation of needing to use simple words the author has creatively mixed them up, so they don’t become routine and, therefore, boring.
Upon request, the publisher, with no preset conditions, sent me a copy of the book to review.
In this era of pandemic when schools are limiting their operation this is a great tool for parents. It will give them a way to supplement what their children should be getting in school. This book is timely and ideal for the world in which we are currently living.
Although the illustrator uses pastel colors, they are bright, and the pictures keep the young readers’ attention. I would think that this is difficult in an age when books are competing with screens, but I think the illustrator has done a good job of it. In spite of the limitation of needing to use simple words the author has creatively mixed them up, so they don’t become routine and, therefore, boring.
Upon request, the publisher, with no preset conditions, sent me a copy of the book to review.
May 19, 2020
This book has short stories for beginning readers that focus on two sight words for each story. One story has the sight words "a" and "little", so the story uses those words again and again. "A little shirt, a little sock, a little shoe, a little hat..."
At the end of each story there is an activity page where the child can trace words, complete a maze, do a word search, and color or circle the sight words.
Each story has bright illustrations with cute characters. I like how simple and fun the stories are as the characters go to school, play at the beach, go to a ballgame, and start a lemonade stand. Some of the characters are human, and some are animals, but every story is adorable!
Most of the stories are only 6 sentences long. Just right for little readers to try a little at a time.
These books is perfect for K-5 and 1st grade readers! There is also a "Note to Parents" at the beginning of the book about how to help your child read and sound out the words.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
At the end of each story there is an activity page where the child can trace words, complete a maze, do a word search, and color or circle the sight words.
Each story has bright illustrations with cute characters. I like how simple and fun the stories are as the characters go to school, play at the beach, go to a ballgame, and start a lemonade stand. Some of the characters are human, and some are animals, but every story is adorable!
Most of the stories are only 6 sentences long. Just right for little readers to try a little at a time.
These books is perfect for K-5 and 1st grade readers! There is also a "Note to Parents" at the beginning of the book about how to help your child read and sound out the words.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
May 12, 2020
According to author Kimberly Kiedrowski, a former kindergarten teacher, "sight words" are commonly-used words which don't follow normal phonetic rules (spelling patterns and sounding out vowels, consonants, and syllables). In her book, "Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers", she advises that learning such words can be tricky for beginning readers, but she includes cute stories, fun activities, and colorful illustrations to make the learning process easier and more enjoyable. Each of the stories features two sight words--such as "like & to", "up & down", "goes & the", "jump & in", and many more. At the end of each story, there are practice activities for each of the sight words. Story titles include "I Like to Play", "A Day at the Park", "Helpful Me", "Let's Eat", "The Library", "Growing a Garden", "The Lemonade Stand", and others. The stories and learning activities gradually increase in difficulty as the book progresses.
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June 2, 2020
I’m not big on learning to read with just sight words and prefer decoding words. However there is a place for it to encourage and build confident readers by sight words. Decoding and sight words can work together beautifully. This workbook is actually impressive.
This is colorful and has lots of illustration in the short stories. Each story there is two sight words used. Those two words are used throughout the story.
At the end of each story there are activities that are relevant to those sight words you just learned. Some activities have you tracing the words, finding the words and coloring them, and several other activities.
I like the straight forward approach and simplicity of the book. It will be attractive to beginning readers and get them started learning to read.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
This is colorful and has lots of illustration in the short stories. Each story there is two sight words used. Those two words are used throughout the story.
At the end of each story there are activities that are relevant to those sight words you just learned. Some activities have you tracing the words, finding the words and coloring them, and several other activities.
I like the straight forward approach and simplicity of the book. It will be attractive to beginning readers and get them started learning to read.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
June 29, 2020
Once your child finishes this workbook, they will have learned 50 sight words, which is a huge step towards learning how to read sentences and paragraphs. This activity book encourages parent-involvement by first reading the story aloud to your child and pointing out the sight words. Then your child can complete the sight word activities after the story.
Sight words are usually words that can’t be sounded out. So, starting this workbook after a phonics workbook would be a great builder to your child’s reading and writing comprehension.
The activities after the stories include tracing the letters and writing the words and then usually a type of activity that helps the child find the word on the page.
This activity book is a great building tool for your child’s word vocabulary. Knowing these 50 sight words will go a long way towards preparing your child for kindergarten.
Sight words are usually words that can’t be sounded out. So, starting this workbook after a phonics workbook would be a great builder to your child’s reading and writing comprehension.
The activities after the stories include tracing the letters and writing the words and then usually a type of activity that helps the child find the word on the page.
This activity book is a great building tool for your child’s word vocabulary. Knowing these 50 sight words will go a long way towards preparing your child for kindergarten.
May 12, 2020
This is a fun activity book that helps children learn to read by helping them recognize sight words, or words that appear frequently when reading, such as the, have, you, she, my, etc.
This workbook/storybook makes learning sight words fun with progressing stories and activities, such as tracing, coloring, or searching for words.
A fun, educational activity book for beginner readers.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
This workbook/storybook makes learning sight words fun with progressing stories and activities, such as tracing, coloring, or searching for words.
A fun, educational activity book for beginner readers.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
May 16, 2020
Another great workbook that is intended to help early readers. This one focuses on sight words. Twenty-five more lessons with activities like letter tracing, coloring pages, and stories, this book and its companion (above) can be used along with any school curriculum. Claire Keay was the illustrator for this book, and the bright colors she uses carry through and makes each page engaging for young children. *Advance copy provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
May 26, 2020
This book/workbook breaks down 25 site words into 2-3 word lessons. The images are bright and easy for children to identify with and create stories about. The site words are in a different color from the rest of the sentence which also helps with identifying the words in context. After each section there are tracing or other activities which I feel help the child with handwriting skills and spelling skills. Overall a very well designed book that I found useful and engaging.
March 20, 2021
Words To Read By
I highly recommend this great book with colorful instructions for 3-5 year old. There are two sight words to each of the 25 short stories. This will help your child in learing to read.
I picked one story to partially share. I give you the words, you get to look at the picture.
This story is called pancakes:
I can scoop. I can mix. I can pour. I can watch.
I can carry. I can say, "Surprise!"
I highly recommend this great book with colorful instructions for 3-5 year old. There are two sight words to each of the 25 short stories. This will help your child in learing to read.
I picked one story to partially share. I give you the words, you get to look at the picture.
This story is called pancakes:
I can scoop. I can mix. I can pour. I can watch.
I can carry. I can say, "Surprise!"
May 19, 2020
Thank you to Rockridge Press/Callisto Publishing for sending this book to me. I wrote this review by choice and honestly.
Sight Words Storybook has 25 short stories and several activities to help your child identify words, how to spell them, and how to use them.
The book is bright and colorful and the layout is perfect for young readers.
Sight Words Storybook has 25 short stories and several activities to help your child identify words, how to spell them, and how to use them.
The book is bright and colorful and the layout is perfect for young readers.
December 26, 2021
Excellent Stories
I enjoyed sharing these stories with my little one.
It helps with his vocabulary while learning sight words.
The stories are fun.
We also work on reading comprehension and memory.
To make it fun, I allow my little one to create his own stories.
Make reading fun!
Thank You Kimberly😀
I enjoyed sharing these stories with my little one.
It helps with his vocabulary while learning sight words.
The stories are fun.
We also work on reading comprehension and memory.
To make it fun, I allow my little one to create his own stories.
Make reading fun!
Thank You Kimberly😀
May 26, 2020
VERDICT: Gorgeous and very helpful book to learn how to sight read, through fun stories!
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my full review is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2020/05/26/...
May 20, 2020
This is an excellent resource for parents of beginning readers!
April 8, 2023
Very useful book. Highly recommend.
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