Most Popular Books by Cecilia Minden

In this Little Blossom story, Bridge throws a stick for her dog, Dutch. But the stick gets wedged in a hedge. Will they be able to keep playing? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant digraphs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.

Describes what the job of an electrician entails, including information on the equipment they use, the uniforms they wear, and the training they need.

A class field trip to a local farm sends a young bear's imagination running wild. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.

Luke tries to cheer up his pet bird. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

Bert hurts his paw. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features r-controlled words, and uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

"Pete and his friends compete in a kite race. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long e words, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--

This decodable book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Nonfiction content and concepts help beginning readers build knowledge as they build fluency. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

What do Turtle and Frog find at the end of their race? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the specific format for this series.

In this Little Blossom story, Grace runs a big race. Will she run fast enough to win? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding silent E words. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.

In this Little Blossom story, Page and her friends are part of a class talent show. Will Page wow her friends with her magic skills? Uses decodable text and a repetition of sight words to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding silent E words. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.

"Pam has a pet shop. She sells fish. This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and ... text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--

This decodable book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Nonfiction content and concepts help beginning readers build knowledge as they build fluency. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of hard and soft found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits.-- Provided by publisher.

Are dogs good pets? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

This decodable book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Nonfiction content and concepts help beginning readers build knowledge as they build fluency. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

This decodable book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Nonfiction content and concepts help beginning readers build knowledge as they build fluency. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Emma's Aunt Dawn visits and they do fun activities together. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.

Pets are an important part of the family. So when they get sick or hurt, we rely on the skill and compassion of veterinarians. This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding--but rewarding--world of animal doctors. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.