Early Reader: Here's Skipper

by Lynn Salem, Josie Stewart

An energetic dog emerges from a tent to play with his owner, a young girl. Bright illustrations and bold, clear print support the youngest of readers. Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun! - Make a tent with a blanket. Read a book inside the tent.
- Sing ''Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes''.
- Make a clay dog. Use blocks to build a doghouse.
- Make a graph of favorite pets.
- Make patterns with animal footprints.
- Read about guide dogs for the blind. Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading. Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.

8 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

For an easy reader book, this is exemplary. The artwork is vivid and softly realistic. You can practically touch Skipper the dog. The little girl is Black, and is shown in a positive light with Skipper, her best friend -- a dog that, curiously enough, is both black and white.

Nice metaphor in a book to help people read English.