In Our Pet Turtle, beginning readers follow Sam and his family as they care for his class's pet turtle, Shelly. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Our Pet Turtle also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Our Pet Turtle is part of Jump!'s Family Pets series. Table of contents Teaching guides In Family Pets, beginning readers are introduced to young characters as they care for their family pets. Sight words, tightly controlled vocabulary, and repetitive text patterns and sounds help first-time readers develop reading skills while learning about the responsibilities, challenges, and fun that come with caring for a family pet. Fun, vibrant illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination and provide a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a picture glossary. A Let's Review! feature provides readers an opportunity to interact with and reflect on the topic

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