Level 1: Buckle Up! Getting Ready to Read

These books are aimed at children who are just beginning to recognize letters and put them together to make sounds. The emphasis is on word recognition, phonics, short words, rhyme, and repetition. Stories are simple with a focus on familiar situations. Illustrations are full of picture clues to aid understanding. (Ages 4–6; PreK–Grade 1; Page count: 24–32; Word count: 60–250)