In this giggle-inducing story, the narrator is WRONG about everything, including that bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo and firefighters shout Ding Dong! before putting out a fire, until the characters within the book set him straight.

"A child busy reading in a treehouse spots a family who seems to have just arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youngest member of the alien family holds a mind-bendingly strange object. Could it be a book from outer space?"--

Learning new words and phrases has never been so fun-and funny! Taro Gomi introduces toddlers to first words in unforgettable ways: From flowers to a face, to greetings and games, this one-of-a-kind collection not only provides first-word basics but a fresh and fun-filled approach all while letting the youngest of readers "travel" to Japan through its pages. At once a first word and phrases primer and an introduction to new people and places, this...

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "et" word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as "pet," "vet," and "jet" to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "ay" word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as "day," "play," and "clay" to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "eet" word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as "street," "feet," and "meet" to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "ar" word family through a simple rhyme scheme. Consistent use of the same phoneme reinforces the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.