Most Popular Books by Dona Herweck Rice

Teaches young readers about children around the globe, including children from Tanzania, China, and Afghanistan.

The theater rocks with thunderous applause as the actors take their bows. But these actors are not grownups. They are kids! They work as hard as the grown-ups do, and they have as much talent. Bravo to these fantastic theater kids! Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will develop students’ comprehension and literacy skills as they are engaged in reading about the theater. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

This picture book teaches young readers all about the many things their faces can do. Featuring vibrant images and simple, repetitive words and phrases, students will be eager to learn about the wonderful things their faces can do: smelling, smiling, eating, listening, and even making funny faces.

What''s the difference between in and on? Emerging readers will learn the difference through two high-frequency words. With repetitive phrases and bright images that bring the words to life, this book helps children discover the joy of independent reading.

Frank is tired of being called Big Foot! And he’s tired of everyone trying to sneak a photo of him. He needs a break. A vacation is just the thing. Frank packs his bag and heads out on adventure. Watch out everyone... Big Foot is coming!

Learn about the importance of being part of a community! Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 6 words from Fry''s First 100 words list: I, am, part, of, a, and my. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently.

What makes a grandparent? Beginning readers will find the answer to this question in this sweetly illustrated book that encourages a shared reading experience. The warm illustrations work in conjunction with the clear, simple text to help readers better understand the content and story. Children feel inspired to retell what they have learned as well as feel confident in their progressing ability to read and comprehend.

Join a family as they spend the day visiting various places in town. They''ll visit a library, fire station, city hall, and an ice cream parlor as they learn about the importance of community. This differentiated script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on everyone''s current reading level, allowing all readers to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story.

Introduce young learners to the intriguing concept of growth with this kindergarten picture book. Filled with vibrant photographs that show various lengths of hair, this book will engage students and encourage them to compare and contrast different images. This book relates to Next Generation Science Standards and McRel Science Standards and focuses on growth and change.

Can you spot the Arctic hare on the tundra? Learn how animals blend into nature! Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 8 words from Fry''s First 100 words list: is, in, into, the, or, look, who, and what. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently.

Open up early readers’ imaginations with this meaningful fictional story! This book explores the people, places, and monuments, and national treasures that shape our country while giving adults the tools balance structured learning time and free play.

A little girl uses her imagination to dream of all the things she can be and do when she grows up. You can read the book and dream along with her. Soon you will also say, "I can be anything!"

Emperor Chou is determined to be the talk of the parade. Little does he know, he will be—but not for the reason he hopes! This fiction reader puts a fun spin on the classic folktale, The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about the many ways to tap! This book provides a built-in phonics review for beginning readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book will engage young readers while they gain fun, meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: can, have, I, like, to.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 5 covers short a and n. Build foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

This picture book teaches young readers all about their amazing hands! Featuring vibrant images and simple, repetitive words and phrases, students will be eager to learn all about the wonderful things their amazing hands can do.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the science behind tongue twisters. This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

A young boy imagines what life would be like if he were a tree.

This book teaches emerging readers 3 high-frequency words by showing examples of different colors. The simple images paired with meaningful phrases aid in memorization as young learners experience the joy of independent reading and learn about colors.

Read about being kind to the people you see each day! This book teaches emerging readers 3 high-frequency words. The simple images paired with meaningful phrases aid in memorization as young learners experience the joy of independent reading.

With TIME For Kids content, this e-book introduces first grade students to the concept of emotions. With vibrant images and simple text, this book will keep students reading from cover to cover as they develop their foundational literacy skills.