The Now I'm Reading books offer a comprehensive approach that integrates the best of phonics and storytelling to help young readers take the first steps toward independent reading success.

Learn all about mixed-vowel sounds with a hot yak, a sniffing sloth, a pet bat, and other clever critters in this collection of early-reader tales Each of the booklets in LEVEL 1: CLEVER CRITTERS focuses on one specific mixed-vowel sound and uses simple, clear text and a building-block approach to help beginning readers have fun while learning key words.

Inside the CD-like package, you'll find:
- 10 story booklets with colorful illustrations and engaging text
- 40 reward stickers to encourage completion and rereading
- "After You Read" extended activity sections
- A Parent/Teacher Guide to help you figure out the best ways to use these books

Perfect for ages 4 and up Level 1 NIR readers focus on short- and mixed-vowel
sounds, simple consonant sounds, and beginning sight words.

The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of C-E; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.