A child dresses himself for cold weather before he sets out for the park. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "ap" 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.

A child plays, in various ways, with a bin made from tin. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "in" 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.

Tab the Crab goes on an adventure when he sneaks into a cab and must get back to the beach. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "ab" 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 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.

Nan and her friend Jan hatch a plan to cook a meal under the supervision of Nan's father. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "an" 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 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.

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.

A child has fun running and eating a cinnamon bun in the warm sun. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "un" 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. 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.

Sea Princess Ondina longs for life on land in this new cultural adaptation of the popular children's story, The Little Mermaid. This much-loved fairytale has been illustrated and updated specifically for children of color and will be enjoyed by children ages 4-9 and their parents. Fred Crump, Jr. has touched thousands of children's lives, first as an art teacher for 32 years, and then as the author and illustrator of more than 40 children's books featuring African American characters.

A bag of rags is the source for numerous projects, including a homemade flag. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "ag" 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.