Meet Peppy, a little black dog with a big personality. Like many small dogs, he is spoiled by his parents. Peppy's story is suitable for all readers, from the young to the not-so-young. This book provides a platform for children to learn reading fluency in an easy-to-read rhyming format with colorful vintage style illustrations. Parents and teachers can use this text to model fluent reading, do repeated readings, and promote phrased reading. Natalie Gagnon, M.Ed., is an educator in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Katy hates playing outside. She doesn't mind the trees and flowers, or the sun, or the birds. What Katy hates are... BUGS Then she meets a friendly cricket who changes her mind. Katy learns a few things, including: Insects are helpful to farmers and gardeners. Insects are be valuable to scientists and police. Insects are responsible for pollinating our crops and giving us useful products like fabric, paint, and honey. Insects are such good citizens, they even eat our trash. Read along and learn... just like Katy did."