Fall 2023

Gifts for Gus

The Sound of Hard g

Phonics Fun!
  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Simple text and repetition of the letter 'g' help readers learn how to use the hard g sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.

First Steps
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978-1-5038-8023-8
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Beginning Readers, Narrative
Category Language Arts
Copyright 2024
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Imprint First Steps
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2023-08-01
BISACS JUV009080, JUV009110, JUV009010
Dewey 428.1
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 8 x 8
Lexile 40
Guided Reading Level E
Features Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, and Glossary of key words
  • About the Author
  • Beginning of Text
  • Word List
  • Activity
  • Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators
Author: Peg Ballard

Dr. Peg Ballard holds a PhD from Purdue University and is an associate professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her areas of expertise are assessment, interventions, and response to intervention. Dr. Ballard teaches online graduate courses in the K-12 reading licensure and master's program along with reading interventions in the undergraduate teacher preparation program.

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