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    Late Nate in a Race

    Part of I Like to Read

    Author Emily Arnold McCully
    Paperback
    $7.99 US
    Candlewick | Holiday House
    7.76"W x 10"H x 0.1"D   | 5 oz | 100 per carton
    On sale Jan 01, 2013 | 24 Pages | 9780823427550
    Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile 210L
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    On the day of the race, Nate is running late. Find out what happens when he tries out going fast in this Guided Reading Level D story.
     
    Nate likes to go slow. His brother and sister are worried they'll miss the race—but mom tells them not to nag him. When they get there, Mom convinces Nate to try, too. . . . And Nate finds out sometimes he likes to go slow, but sometimes he likes to go fast!
     
    With colorful, kid-friendly illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Emily Arnold McCully, this simple story about the rewards of trying new things is perfect for emergent readers.
     
    The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!
     
    Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books  feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C.  When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.
    "This straightforward story offers an enjoyable read-alone opportunity and a broad message: don't pigeonhole children."—School Library Journal

    "Kids will readily relate [to Nate] and race to find another book like this one that they can read on their own."—Booklist
    Emily Arnold McCully has always loved to read, and began drawing at a young age.  The author and illustrator of many children's books, she has won many prestigious awards, including a Christopher Award for Picnic and the Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire. She has written several I Like to Read titles, including Pete Won't Eat and Min Makes a Machine.  She lives in New York.
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    On the day of the race, Nate is running late. Find out what happens when he tries out going fast in this Guided Reading Level D story.
     
    Nate likes to go slow. His brother and sister are worried they'll miss the race—but mom tells them not to nag him. When they get there, Mom convinces Nate to try, too. . . . And Nate finds out sometimes he likes to go slow, but sometimes he likes to go fast!
     
    With colorful, kid-friendly illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Emily Arnold McCully, this simple story about the rewards of trying new things is perfect for emergent readers.
     
    The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!
     
    Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books  feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C.  When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

    Praise

    "This straightforward story offers an enjoyable read-alone opportunity and a broad message: don't pigeonhole children."—School Library Journal

    "Kids will readily relate [to Nate] and race to find another book like this one that they can read on their own."—Booklist

    Author

    Emily Arnold McCully has always loved to read, and began drawing at a young age.  The author and illustrator of many children's books, she has won many prestigious awards, including a Christopher Award for Picnic and the Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire. She has written several I Like to Read titles, including Pete Won't Eat and Min Makes a Machine.  She lives in New York.
    Emily Arnold McCully View titles by Emily Arnold McCully

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