• Find a level A book, like Daisy’s Party Dresses. The book should have an easy language structure and easy-to-learn words.
  

  Here are some other examples of language structures with easy vocabulary: I am running. I like pizza. Mom is cooking. Here is a ball. Look at my ribbon. Dad can see a car.

• The sentence on each page should be a complete sentence. Books with simple phrases like a bat, a ball, or a mitt are unacceptable because they are not complete sentences.
• The pictures should clearly illustrate the sentence.
• The font size and spacing should be clear and wide.
• The nonfiction book Insects is another example of a Level A book.
  

  Notice how clearly the picture illustrates the text. High frequency words (Here, is, and a) are used on each page of the book.

Now that you’ve found the right book, sit down with your child:

• Look at the pictures in the book together, then read the book to your child.
• Repeat it over and over again until your child feels like he or she can “read” the book.
• Keep reading the book, inviting your child to say the words with you as he or she starts to pick up on the pattern.
• Continue adding new Level A books to keep your child interested in the process, and when he or she has conquered level A, move onto Level B.

Increasing your child’s word knowledge is one building block to becoming a reader. Good luck!

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We are at work on improving the app, but also keeping it simple and focusing on what works–the books themselves.

From Jack and Daisy to Bella and Rosie to Clarence the Dragon, our popular and new characters are featured in many of the new books. We also promise new books at several reading levels, but especially from A through G.

If you’ve been using the app with your young readers who like to use their fingers to point at the words, we will be removing the page curl that makes it hard for them to use the app.

 What teachers and parents have to say about Who Can Read?:

“My daughter and I have really been enjoying this app – she loves the beautiful illustrations and photos, and she immediately figured out how to launch the books and proceed through the pages.”

“A well-thought-out and beautifully designed book reader for early and emergent readers. The books are designed by reading professionals ant the prices are great. Highlight recommended as a reading teacher.”

“My 6-year-old reads the books to my 4-year old and they both enjoy the app. Cute pictures and fun, age-appropriate stories.”

“My first graders continue to be thrilled and engaged with their e-reading on the iPads. I have created a handy docking station where students can retrieve and put away iPads independently. I have also introduced them to the narrator voice (with headphones). That has been excellent for students of all levels but particularly it gives my challenged readers more opportunity to experience and enjoy books.”

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The books are $2.99 each and well worth it! Here are screenshots of our latest books.

Puppies for Rosie is an adorable Level G book (which means it’s good for first-graders who are progressing along well in their reading) featuring Bella and Rosie’s first encounter with new dogs Jack and Daisy.

Quack the Duck is a super-easy book at level A. We find Quack irresistible and we think you will, too.

Dinner Time for Bella and Rosie is a bestselling book in print–now you can enjoy it on the iPad! Another easy level A book.

Daisy’s Bell is an adorable Jack and Daisy book. Daisy gets lost and the rest of the dogs have to find her. Level G

All of these books are available for just $2.99 with many more to come!

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