Who doesn’t love to go apple picking at the first sign of fall? A sister and brother celebrate autumn with a trip to a local apple orchard in this simple, rhyming Step 1 early reader.   The kids bound with glee through the rows of trees, and race against other children to pick the most and the best apples. The story of their day is bright, fun, and full of light action. It’s told in easy-to-follow rhyme, ensuring a successful reading experience.   Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. These books are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Product Description: Carlos and Carmen aren't sure they're ready to take the training wheels off their bikes. Pap is all set to help, and Mam has a new box of Band-Aids. The twins reassure each other and buckle on their bike helmets. And that's when the wheels start to wobble...read more

Product Description: The Garcia family is off to the beach. They enjoy jumping in the waves, building sandcastles, and most of all, finding treasures. They even manage to bring a bit of their fun home to To Alex and Spooky. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Product Description: The fun begins when the twins wake up to a yard filled with snow. When To Alex comes over, the snowballs fly as the three run and play. When hunger strikes, To Alex is ready with a special mystery recipe from Mexico. Readers will be as surprised as the twins when they learn what's cooking in the oven...read more

Product Description: Carlos and Carmen want to make this Mother's Day special. But they need a little help from Pap. Everything is going great until their fluffy, yummy surprise sinks right before their eyes. Luckily, the twins have a great idea that turns their mistake into a really special Mother's Day surprise...read more

Product Description: In this Step 1 Step into Reading early reader, a boy and his family visit a pumpkin patch to pick out perfect autumn gourds—just in time for Halloween! Buoyant rhymes and joyful art evoke the excitement of the season.   Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading...read more