{"product_id":"i-dig-isbn-9780823439751","title":"I Dig","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo brothers and a dog have fun at the beach! This Level C book is perfect for kindergarteners and rising first graders.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLook. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI dig. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI see a crab. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI see stars.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e When two brothers at the beach find a shovel, they use it to discover all sorts of fun in the sun.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out.  Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Dig\u003c\/i\u003e is a companion to Joe Cepeda's other I Like to Read books, \u003ci\u003eUp\u003c\/i\u003e (a Guided Reading Level B book) and \u003ci\u003eI See \u003c\/i\u003e(Guided Reading Level B), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor readers who've mastered basic sight words, \u003cb\u003eLevel C \u003c\/b\u003ebooks feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high frequency words than Level B books. Level C book are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe award-winning \u003cb\u003eI Like to Read\u003c\/b\u003e © series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!\"A beach book for new readers. . . . starry moments, as well as the energetic line that characterizes Cepeda's technique in rendering backgrounds and figures alike, lend vitality to this simple story. Kids will dig it.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Only 14 words are used to tell the story and several are repeated to reinforce sight-reading and bolster beginning readers’ confidence. Digital illustrations bring energy to the story in sketches of the swirling wind, some soaring kites, and sailboats skimming by on the horizon. . . . A whimsical tale that will be welcomed and enjoyed by youngsters with the desire to read.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eJoe Cepeda received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and also studied Engineering at Cornell University. He is a fine artist, as well as an illustrator of more than thirty-five book jackets and picture books, which have received many honors including Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, \u003ci\u003eParenting Magazine's\u003c\/i\u003e Reading Magic Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List, ALA Notable Books, and \u003ci\u003eChild Magazine's\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year. Joe illustrated \u003ci\u003eHey, Hey Hay!\u003c\/i\u003e by Christy Mihaly, \u003ci\u003e¡Vamonos! Let's Go!\u003c\/i\u003e by Rene Colato Lainez,and \u003ci\u003eSwing Sisters \u003c\/i\u003eby Karen Deans.  He both wrote and illustrated the I Like to Read books--\u003ci\u003eUp \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI Dig\u003c\/i\u003e. Joe received an American Library Association Pura Belpré Honor and the Recognition of Merit Award from the George G. Stone Center for Children's Books. He lives in Claremont,  California.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301102080229,"sku":"NP9780823439751","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823439751.jpg?v=1767729627","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/i-dig-isbn-9780823439751","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}