Join two friends as they garden, have sleepovers, and celebrate their unique similarities and differences in this delightful Step 2 reader. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.

Amy and Nia love to do everything together! They love the same clothes and they love to braid their hair and play clapping games. There are so many ways the friends are similar and yet they're also different. Just like their similiarities, the friends differences make their friendship even more special! 

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.
Juwanda G. Ford was born in New Orleans and worked in children’s publishing before she wrote her first book, A Kente Dress for Kenya. She is also the author of Together for Kwanzaa, K Is for Kwanzaa, and Shop Talk. View titles by Juwanda G. Ford
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo

About

Join two friends as they garden, have sleepovers, and celebrate their unique similarities and differences in this delightful Step 2 reader. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.

Amy and Nia love to do everything together! They love the same clothes and they love to braid their hair and play clapping games. There are so many ways the friends are similar and yet they're also different. Just like their similiarities, the friends differences make their friendship even more special! 

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.

Author

Juwanda G. Ford was born in New Orleans and worked in children’s publishing before she wrote her first book, A Kente Dress for Kenya. She is also the author of Together for Kwanzaa, K Is for Kwanzaa, and Shop Talk. View titles by Juwanda G. Ford

Photos

additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

Read more