World Around Me (Greenhaven Publishing)

Early learners practice identifying colors in a fun way as they explore this charming narrative about the colors seen around a child as they go about their day. Readers are encouraged to compare and contrast what they've read with their own experiences, which fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned with achievable text, which helps early learners practice independent reading. However, this reading experience can also be shared as a part of story time at school or at home. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)

Shapes can be found everywhere! Readers are inspired to search for shapes in the world around them after they explore this delightful narrative about a relatable child who shows them all the shapes in their world. This beginning math concept is introduced through a simple story that promotes curiosity and invites readers to compare and contrast the shapes they find with those they read about. Achievable text and closely related illustrations make this an ideal introduction to independent reading as well as a fun addition to story time at home and in the classroom. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)

Readers learn to spot opposites in the world around them as they explore engaging text about a relatable narrator's journey through their community and the opposites they see around them. This essential early elementary curriculum concept is presented in a creative way, featuring achievable language that fosters the development of strong vocabulary skills and a love for independent reading. However, even those who aren't comfortable with independent reading can have this charming narrative read aloud to them as they follow along with the bright illustrations. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)

What kinds of animals do you see in the world around you? Readers are invited to think about this question as they follow along with a delightful story about a relatable narrator and the animals they encounter. The short sentences and achievable vocabulary, which are paired closely with bright illustrations, help beginning readers develop confidence in their independent reading skills, but the friendly tone also lends itself well to classroom reading and story time at home. Early learners are encouraged to get curious about the creatures around them. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)

What's the weather like where you live? Readers will have fun answering this question as they read about the different kinds of weather happening in the life of a young person who's a lot like them. This charming narrative is presented using achievable text that allows for both independent reading and sharing during story time. In addition, the vibrant illustrations are closely aligned with the text. Weather is an essential early science curriculum concept, and this creative take on the topic is sure to delight readers while inspiring them to ask questions and enthusiastically observe the world around them. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)

Readers meet a variety of helpful people in this engaging look at a relatable narrator and their community. As readers explore the achievable text and charming illustrations, they are encouraged to think about the community helpers they see every day. This creative look at a common early elementary curriculum topic can be explored independently by beginning readers or read as a part of story time in the classroom or at home. It is designed to help early learners grow into curious young people with an active interest in the world around them. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)