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    Peanut

    Part of Step into Reading

    Author Heidi Kilgras
    Illustrated by Mike Reed
    Paperback
    $5.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    6"W x 9"H x 0.15"D  
    On sale Oct 28, 2003 | 32 Pages | 9780375806186
    Preschool - 1
    Reading Level: Lexile 290L | Fountas & Pinnell I
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    What's that smell? This funny and kid-appealing Step 2 early reader is about one small but brave little dog!

    Peanut the dog has a "super sniffer." When the toddler in his family wanders off in the grocery store, Peanut’s brilliant nose goes to work and makes him a big hero. A very relatable story in an easy-to-read format with bright illustrations from Mike Reed.

    Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
    HEIDI KILGRAS is an editorial director in children’s publishing and the author of several Step into Reading books, including Peanut. View titles by Heidi Kilgras
    Mike Reed creates illustrations for print and children’s books and is a frequent contributor to the Minnesota Opera. He has taught illustration at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul. View titles by Mike Reed

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    What's that smell? This funny and kid-appealing Step 2 early reader is about one small but brave little dog!

    Peanut the dog has a "super sniffer." When the toddler in his family wanders off in the grocery store, Peanut’s brilliant nose goes to work and makes him a big hero. A very relatable story in an easy-to-read format with bright illustrations from Mike Reed.

    Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

    Author

    HEIDI KILGRAS is an editorial director in children’s publishing and the author of several Step into Reading books, including Peanut. View titles by Heidi Kilgras
    Mike Reed creates illustrations for print and children’s books and is a frequent contributor to the Minnesota Opera. He has taught illustration at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul. View titles by Mike Reed

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