The Family Readers Storybooks

• This book gives practice and repetition for the short “i” vowel with very simple words.

• Kim's name and personality develops.

• Students see the first appearance of the bee at the pit.

• Introduction to punctuation marks

• Practice sentences with the short “i”.

• Kim's (possessive) is used as a second possessive experience.

• Kim's adventure with the big kit is highlighted.

• His ("s" is pronounced "z") is introduced.

• The question on the last page projects into the next book: "How was Kim able to finish digging the pit?"

After reading this book, talk about getting help from others.

• A review of the first three books is given.

• Hypen words like "dim-lit" and "zig-zag" are introduced.

• Included is a humorous story of Razz trying to fit into the pit with Max and Kim.

After reading this book, talk about solving problems.

• Word endings with double consonants (one sound), such as "add", "fizz", and "pill" are given.

• Children's imaginations cause interesting happenings.

• A review of short "a" and "i" words is given.

• The fun in this book is typical of children's humor.

• These stories help readers see that before the fun comes work.

• Creative problem solving evolves.

• Not all solutions to problems turn out as expected.