Come to School, Dear Dragon

by Margaret HIllert

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A boy's pet dragon visits him at school and joins the class in painting, reading and playtime. Now re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon.

A boy's pet dragon visits him at school and joins the class in painting, reading and playtime. Now re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these timeless beginning readers foster independent...

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Margaret Hillert's original stories about a boy and his pet dragon are now newly re-illustrated for the next generation of young readers. Follow the fun as the boy and dragon play and learn together. Illustrated by Jack Pullan. These Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying the antics of a boy and his pet dragon. Educators' resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language, and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on website.

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ISBN	9781599537641
PRICE	$16.95 (USD)

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Katie S, Librarian

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Oh, Dear Dragon!  I love Dear Dragon!  This time he goes to school with his boy.  He gets to help and spend a day at the school.  They look at books, go to recess, and a few more.

I love that the book only uses 75 words.  I think it is fantastic that Reading Reinforcement activities are included.  These activities help the child with phonics and phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension.

Thank you Norwood House Press and NetGalley for a free copy of the book for an honest review!

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Carla J, Reviewer

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Another great addition to the Dear Dragon books that are great to teach youngsters to read. They are similar to the books I learned to read with, but seriously updated. The illustrations are fresh and when I read this with my grandson, he loved talking about the pictures and using them as clues for the words.

In this book the boy and his dragon celebrate head off to school. Dragon is told to wait outside, but he comes in anyway. The teacher lets him stay and participate in activities. At recess he helps the boy and his friends play, then at the end of the day they head home for a snack with dad. A very simple story with repetitive words for our new readers. The whole story is told with just 75 words. I love the extra activities at the back for teachers and parents such as word lists, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension activities. A great book for primary classrooms and family libraries.

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Janette F, Educator

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This is as wonderful as all the other Dear Dragon titles! The illustrations are enticing and the words are simple but meaningful. Love it!	My Recommendation

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Rasha F, Reviewer

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Wonderful book. The illustrations are good with lots of details. Easy to read.	My Recommendation

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Emily H, Librarian

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It’s not bad for beginning readers. The illustrations tell a lot about what to expect from school.	My Recommendation

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Sarah P, Reviewer

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Very Dick and Jane. Easy story to read to the children and easy story to teach them to read.	My Recommendation

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