{"product_id":"first-little-readers-guided-reading-levels-g-h-liza-charlesworth-16-books-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"First Little Readers 16 Books Collection Set by Liza Charlesworth - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fall Cat\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Slippery Ice Pop\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wish Fish\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Just-Right Bike\u003cbr\u003e\nDee and Zee\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rear Bear\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Frog Who Was Afraid to Hop\u003cbr\u003e\nCarmen's Colors\u003cbr\u003e\nHenry, the Boring Horse\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ugly Tadpole\u003cbr\u003e\nWho Took Pat's Hat?\u003cbr\u003e\nEd, the Very Tall Elf\u003cbr\u003e\nThe City Bat and the Country Bat\u003cbr\u003e\nMike Monster Makes Some Friends\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldie and the Three Bees\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Bunny Saves the Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781338615524\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels G \u0026amp; H is a 16-book collection by Liza Charlesworth for growing readers ready to move beyond beginner sight words. Correlated to Fountas and Pinnell guided reading levels G and H, each 16-page paperback story blends decodable text with vivid illustrations that reinforce meaning and build confidence. Packed inside a sturdy storage box alongside a tip-filled parent guide, this set gives families and classrooms a ready-made toolkit for shared reading, independent practice, and literacy centers. It is an ideal next step for kids advancing from early readers toward longer, more complex stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 16-book set gathers original early-reader stories written to match Fountas and Pinnell guided reading levels G and H, the stage where kids move from simple sight-word recognition toward longer sentences and richer vocabulary. Each 16-page paperback follows the same trusted format: one to six lines of text per page, decodable words that build on phonics skills already learned, and strong picture cues that help young readers confirm meaning without getting stuck. The stories star a lively cast of characters, including a curious cat, a hopeful fish, a hesitant frog, a tall elf, and a determined little bunny, giving kids relatable, often funny scenarios to look forward to at every page turn. Because every title was written and leveled together, children experience a steady climb in difficulty rather than a jarring jump between unrelated books, which keeps frustration low and motivation high. The set arrives in a sturdy storage box with a carry handle, making it simple to grab a book for car rides, waiting rooms, or bedtime, and just as easy to keep the collection organized on a shelf. A 4-page parent guide is also included, offering quick before-, during-, and after-reading discussion prompts so caregivers and teachers can support comprehension and phonics practice effectively. Whether used one book at a time for nightly read-alouds or all at once in a classroom guided reading rotation, this collection turns the tricky G-to-H reading jump into a manageable, encouraging experience that helps kids build real independence as readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 original paperback storybooks correlated to guided reading levels G and H for a clear skill progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecodable text and strong picture cues that build phonics skills and reading confidence together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 4-page parent guide with ready-to-use before, during, and after reading tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy storage box with carry handle keeps the whole set organized and easy to transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for shared reading at home, classroom literacy centers, or independent practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fall Cat — A level G story starring a cat, built with decodable words and rhyming patterns to strengthen sound recognition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Slippery Ice Pop — A level G tale centered on a slippery treat, pairing simple sentences with playful picture cues.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wish Fish — A level G story about a wish-granting fish that reinforces sight words through repetitive phrasing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Just-Right Bike — A level H story about finding the perfect bike, encouraging descriptive vocabulary and comparison words.\u003cbr\u003e\nDee and Zee — A level H story following two characters, Dee and Zee, through short, decodable sentences.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rear Bear — A level H story about a bear, written to strengthen blending skills with concise, decodable text.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Frog Who Was Afraid to Hop — A level H story about a hesitant frog, building confidence with encouraging, easy-to-decode text.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarmen's Colors — A level G story exploring colors with a character named Carmen, reinforcing vocabulary through picture-supported text.\u003cbr\u003e\nHenry, the Boring Horse — A level H story about a horse named Henry, using humor and simple syntax to keep readers engaged.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ugly Tadpole — A level H story following a tadpole's journey, supporting sequencing and decoding practice.\u003cbr\u003e\nWho Took Pat's Hat? — A level G story built around a missing hat, encouraging prediction and inference skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nEd, the Very Tall Elf — A level H story about a tall elf named Ed, pairing playful text with clear picture cues.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe City Bat and the Country Bat — A level H story comparing two bats, building compare-and-contrast vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e\nMike Monster Makes Some Friends — A level H story about a friendly monster, reinforcing social vocabulary and sight words.\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldie and the Three Bees — A level G story featuring a character named Goldie, using patterned, decodable sentences.\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Bunny Saves the Day — A level G story about a heroic bunny that closes the set with an encouraging, confidence-building tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiza Charlesworth is a longtime children's book editor and author known for creating leveled early-reader series that make phonics-based reading practice engaging for young kids. She has written and edited dozens of titles and teaching materials for Scholastic, including the First Little Readers series across multiple guided reading levels, AlphaTales, Just-Right Readers, and First Little Comics. Her work focuses on pairing decodable text with strong visual storytelling so that beginning readers can build fluency and confidence one book at a time. Charlesworth's leveled reading programs are widely used in classrooms and homes across the country to support early literacy development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 16-book set turns the jump to guided reading levels G and H into an achievable, fun milestone for growing readers. With decodable stories, a sturdy carry-handle storage box, and a helpful parent guide included, it makes a thoughtful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, classroom library addition, or back-to-school reading boost for any early reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liza Charlesworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453553418614,"sku":"PLD12209","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/first-little-readers-liza-charlesworth-paperback.jpg?v=1785963584","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/first-little-readers-guided-reading-levels-g-h-liza-charlesworth-16-books-ages-5-7-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}