Diving Dolphin - DK Readers, Level 1: Beginning to Read Author:Karen Wallace This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. A young dolphin's life is full of adventure! He wants to explore, but danger lurks! Can he escape the killer whale? For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use... more » word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.« less
Victoria S. (HappyGal) reviewed Diving Dolphin (DK Readers, Level 1: Beginning to Read) on
One of a nice series from DK. I used several of these books for my autistic son, for whom fantasy and cartoon-style readers are not desirable. This series fits the bill: realistic art, clear explanations, and simple, big-print text.