The Nice Mice in the Rice: A Long Vowel Sounds Book (Sounds Like Reading) [Library Binding]

Brian P. Cleary (Author), Jason Miskimins (Illustrator), Alice M. Maday (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2009 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Sounds Like Reading (Book 3)

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P.

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From Booklist

A self-professed word nerd and former literacy coach, Cleary brings his own brand of playful humor to this title in the Sounds like Reading series, a step-by-step program for emergent readers that incorporates repetition, rhyme, and phonics. The third book in the series, this text features words with long vowel sounds, with each double-page spread introducing readers to a set of three short, rhyming words (for instance, Jake, make, rake) and then using them in a sentence (“Jake can make a cake with a rake”). Smaller illustrations offer visual clues to the words’ meanings and a larger illustration depicts the sentence’s action. As the primer progresses in complexity, readers are prompted to find a bonus rhyming word or two within each sentence. Cleary’s imaginative, often humorous text and Miskimins’ vibrant cartoon-like digital illustrations featuring animals and children make this a standout reading primer that is also well suited for English-language learners. Grades K-2. --Kristen McKulski

About the Author

Brian P. Cleary is the author of the Math Is CATegorical ® series, the Adventures in Memory(tm) series, the Sounds Like Reading(tm) series, and the best-selling Words Are CATegorical ® series, including Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?, How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?, and To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb? He is also the author of Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry, Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay, Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book, and The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor. In addition to his work as a children's author, Mr. Cleary has served as a tutor in an adult literacy program.

Jason Miskimins grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from The Columbus College of Art & Design in 2003. He currently lives in North Olmsted, Ohio, and has worked as an illustrator for American Greetings since 2005.

Brian P. Cleary is the author of the Math Is CATegorical ® series, the Adventures in Memory(tm) series, the Sounds Like Reading(tm) series, and the best-selling Words Are CATegorical ® series, including Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?, How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?, and To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb? He is also the author of Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry, Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay, Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book, and The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor. In addition to his work as a children's author, Mr. Cleary has served as a tutor in an adult literacy program.Jason Miskimins grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from The Columbus College of Art & Design in 2003. He currently lives in North Olmsted, Ohio, and has worked as an illustrator for American Greetings since 2005.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Pr (April 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822576287
• ISBN-13: 978-0822576280
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,398,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Brian P. Cleary is the creator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, now a 16-volume set with more than 2.4 million copies in print. He is also the author of the Math Is CATegorical® series and several single titles including The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor and Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I thought this series would be too simple for my son, but...., October 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Nice Mice in the Rice: A Long Vowel Sounds Book (Sounds Like Reading) (Paperback)

it turns out what some might see as an introduction, he has picked up, on his own time, to secretly review on the couch. The pictures engage him. I'm getting more of the series.