Marv Alinas

A bag of rags is the source for numerous projects, including a homemade flag.

A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

A boy, a ram, and a clam have a silly adventure together. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'am' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

"Bob is a bit of a slob. His friend Rob comes to the rescue to scrub away a stubborn blob from Bob's shirt. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ob' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations."--Provided by publisher.

A little bug crosses a rug in search of her friend, the slug. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ug' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Rhyming is a foundational...

Tab the Crab goes on an adventure when he sneaks into a cab and must get back to the beach.

A photographic introduction to cranes, discussing what they are, what they are used for, and how they work, looking at different types of cranes, and explaining why cranes are important.

A child plays with various toys and pets. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'et' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Rhyming is a foundational literacy skill. Through...

A child is sad that his father has to leave for the day, and must learn to occupy his time while he waits. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ad' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary...

Kip and his friend Pip have adventures on a ship. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ip' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Rhyming is a foundational literacy skill....