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Sports Are Fun!

by Zaila Avant-Garde

A rhyming first reader about sports

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    New York Times bestselling author

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A rhyming first reader about sports

Soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, running, and gymnastics are among the activities in this introductory reader. Zaila Avant-Garde uses rhyme, repetition, and picture clues to pair sports scenes with simple text, while the Step 1 format features big type and easy words for children beginning to read. The book connects early reading practice with the playful vocabulary and actions of sports.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children who know the alphabet and are ready to begin reading independently
  • Young readers interested in sports and physical activities
  • Adults seeking an easy reader with rhyme, repetition, and picture clues

Themes

Sports and playEarly readingRhyme and repetition

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Book overview

Scripps National Spelling Bee champ, New York Times bestselling author, and Sports Illustrated Sports Kid of the Year Zaila Avant-garde shares her love of sports in this level 1 Step Into Reading book. Perfect for children just beginning to read.

Be a soccer star. Kick, kick, score! Bounce a basketball. Bounce, bounce, soar!

New readers will find playful encouragement in this easy reader that sings out about the joy of playing sports. Wth ample rhyme and helpful repetition, Zaila Avante-garde takes readers on a boisterous romp through the wide world of sports, showing cheerful scenes of baseball, swimming, running, gymnastics, and more.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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