{"product_id":"the-letter-setters-in-fun-isbn-9780823460328","title":"The Letter Setters in Fun!","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearning how to read should be as fun as a day at the beach! Frolick in the sand with four canine friends on a letter-replacement adventure in this phonics-based early reader from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter Setters—a lovable group of dynamic dogs—are enjoying a day at the beach, where Pat has D-U-G the perfect sandcastle! But when a huge wave washes the masterpiece away, the plan turns out to be a D-U-D. . . until the setters come up with a new idea to F-I-X this doggone mess. They’ll build S-I-X sandcastles, and keep their favorite one! But as their plans and their castles take shape, these curious canines realize that the best castle of all might be one they build together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a three letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEthan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energetic, educational escapades that provide the youngest readers with the greatest adventure of all—a gateway into a lifelong love of reading.Perfect for those learning to sound out new words. . . . The simplicity of the text makes this book accessible to almost all new readers and is the perfect way to start the transition from having books read aloud to them to reading books on their own. ­. . . a first ­purchase for all collections.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducing a narrative that uses just a word at a time is anything but easy, yet Long makes the writing seem effortless. . . . the visual fun will entice [readers] to enhance their literacy skills as they read without intimidation. . . . A surefire hit that will have kids telling these pups to “Go, dogs, go!”\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spare text and repeated sentences in this charming I Like to Read series entry are designed to instill confidence in emerging readers. . . . Bynum’s digital watercolor illustrations capture cute, cozy scenes of animals nestled close together. All in all, a heartwarming early reader.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eEthan Long\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and animator who has written and illustrated dozens of children’s books. His accolades include a Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal for \u003ci\u003eUp, Tall, and High! \u003c\/i\u003eand two daytime Emmy nominations for \u003ci\u003eTasty Time With Ze Frank\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScribbles and Ink\u003c\/i\u003e. Ethan is the author-illustrator of the I Like to Read® Horse \u0026amp; Buggy series as well as \u003ci\u003eHoggy Went-a-Courtin’\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHoggy at Bat\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Denver, CO.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233699410149,"sku":"NP9780823460328","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823460328.jpg?v=1767740213","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-letter-setters-in-fun-isbn-9780823460328","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}