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Follow along as Cat and his friends go fast, slow, up, down and straight into the hearts of the youngest readers everywhere! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with rhyme, repetition, and fun picture clues aimed at helping young readers decode the story. Accessible vocabulary, colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read text will boost confidence and foster a love of literacy in beginner preschool and kindergarten readers.

Follow along as Cat meets a monster, plays with a dinosaur, and inspires new reading adventures! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with rhyme, repetition, and fun picture clues aimed at helping young readers decode the story. Accessible vocabulary, colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read text will boost confidence and foster a love of literacy in beginner preschool and kindergarten readers.

Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and finds he can fly! He teams up with Bird for a flying adventure over trees and seas. With colorful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages! It features large type and easy words, paired with sweet and simple illustrations that will help beginning readers decode the story.

Cat is hot, so he goes for a swim that becomes quite the deep-sea adventure! Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Cat has a new hat, but the wind has other plans. Cat rides his skateboard past various animals in search of his new hat. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Age range 1+A robot imagines what his new button does. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.Zip is back, and he has a new button! Zip is eager to show off his new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does. Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story! Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!'A delight - like Zip itself, the art and storyline are clean and simple but also loaded with warmth and personality.' - Kirkus Reviews

Cat has one shoe, but where is the other? Cat and Bird go searching for Cat’s missing shoe. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Bold illustrations and simple text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!

In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared! Cat runs far away, but the persistent dino doesn’t give up that easily. Bold illustrations, colourful characters, and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for fr toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten readers, introducing young readers to a range of vocabulary terms, rhyme, and rhythm.

In this story in the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books about an overconfident robot, Zip’s friend Cat has a cake, and it looks yummy! But when Cat asks Zip to hold his cake, Zip finds the temptation to taste it too powerful. Zip realizes he has made a mistake and must say sorry. Zip may have a lot to learn but his friends Cat and Bird love him anyway. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of honesty and forgiveness. It introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Part of the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books, this is the story of an overconfident robot who is wants to build the world’s greatest spaceship. His good friend Cat is eager to help. But when it is finished, the spaceship won’t launch. This amusing beginner reader book about a robot who finds out how much he has to learn has bold, bright illustrations and simple text and shows readers the importance of creative problem-solving. It introduces young readers to a range of vocabulary, simple dialogue, and onomatopoeia.

In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat and his friends enjoy making music together, until Bear needs to take a nap. But when Bear starts to snore, Cat can’t help tapping his drum, and his friends join in while Bear sleeps on. Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten readers, introducing young children to a range of vocabulary terms, rhyme, rhythm, and onomatopoeia.

Join Pig as she cooks one of her favorite recipes: Stinky Stew! Can you guess what unusual ingredients she will throw in the pot? This humorous story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

When Pig receives a pair of new socks, there is just one problem: They smell too clean! What will Pig do to make her new socks smell better? This comical story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to help new readers develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

In this story, Zip wants to play ball, but his friend Cat wants to relax by imagining something peaceful. But when Zip tries to help Cat, his efforts are anything but relaxing! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of patience and friendship. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his obliviousfriend Bug, Cat is trying to take a nap. Bug decides to take a nap, too, but Bug's preparations for naptime are keeping Cat awake. Bug may have a lot to learn but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers how to prepare for naptime and the importance of patience. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it’s playtime. Bug has some ideas for what they can play, but Cat just isn’t having fun yet. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of awareness, listening to others, and compromise. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it's almost but not quite snack time. Bug asks Cat to share his snack early, but by snack time, Cat's snack is all gone. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of waiting and of sharing. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his friend Bug, Bug ticks Cat into trading his cookie for a magic wand. But the wand is really just a stick. Luckily, Dog loves sticks and has an even bigger cookie to trade. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will teach readers about trading, thinking carefully before trading something precious, and making smart choices. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn’t have to be just a chore—it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl kindly shares his things, his help, and his time with his friends, and when he loses his beloved balloon and needs help, a good friend reciprocates and shares with him. This sweet beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of kindness, help, sharing, and reciprocating, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl and his friends are on the go, using various transport and in engaged in a variety of activates requiring motion. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, introduces young readers to various modes of transport and forms of motion, with simple vocabulary.

Whether she’s hosting a party or playing with friends, Little Monster makes reading engaging and fun! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with rhyme, repetition, and fun picture clues aimed at helping young readers decode the story. Colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read text support success and will boost confidence in beginner preschool and kindergarten readers.

What happens when an overconfident robot meets a sensible cat? Get ready for wacky mishaps, action packed fun, and a heartwarming friendship! This collection of five fun stories is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers. It combines bold, simple illustrations with lovable characters and easy-to-read text. Using humor and short dialogue, Zip the Robot Early Reader Collection aims to encourage a love of literacy in emergent readers.

Age range 1+Zip discovers he may not be the world's greatest robot, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text for new readers.When Zip tries to prove he is the world's greatest robot, things don't go exactly as planned. Despite his imperfection, he finds he is his friend's favorite robot. This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.'A charming look at the distinction between 'perfect' and 'perfect for you.'...Proof that being loved is better than being the greatest.' - Kirkus, starred review

Cat loves riding his skateboard, and he can ride it in so many ways: fast, slow, up, down, and he can even do flips! With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers.

Age range: 1+Owl's friends guess what's in his box; with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for young children.Owl has a special surprise for the party, but his friends can't seem to guess what it is. This sweet and silly story has it all adventure, pirates, princesses, and donuts! Bold illustrations, colourful characters and simple text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary.

Age range 1+Cat teaches Zip to knit, and Zip learns faster isn't always better; with bold pictures and simple text for new readers.When Zip the robot sees Cat knitting, he wants to knit a scarf, too. But Zip soon finds knitting very boring, and even using his turbo boost doesn't help him knit faster! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Age range 1+This book teaches the concept of opposites to toddlers and babies through colourful illustrations and cute characters.Come along with Owl and Bird as they explore the concept of opposites! Bold, colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable babies and toddlers to learn about opposites. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.'Owl and Bird return in a well-designed and whimsical look at a complex concept. ... Sweet! A clear and charming introduction to a standard preschool curriculum concept.' - Kirkus, starred review

Cat loves to ride his skateboard so much he rides past everyone, a goose, a duck, a frog, and more. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the “Cat and Friends” series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers.