Author: Mary Daugherty

Find the “just right” book for your
Beginning reader!

Pre-Level 1: For children who enjoy shared reading
Basic language
Picture reading
Familiar characters

Level 1: For children who are eager to learn to read
Short sentences with sight words
Easy to sound out words
Rhyme, Rhythm and Repetition are used to engage reader
Picture clues guide understanding.

Level 2: For children who are gaining confidence reading
Simple dialogue
Predictable vocabulary
Varying sentence structure
Context clues are used to guide simple stories.

Level 3: For children who are ready to read on their own.
Increased vocabulary
Complex sentence structure
Easy to follow plots
High-interest themes to excite readers.

Level 4: For children reading fluently on their own.
Multi-syllable and compound words
Challenging vocabulary
Short paragraphs and chapters
Perfect bridge to chapter books