Top-rated books by Shelley Dieterichs
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Award winning
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Leigh Hodgkinson, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores joy of finding perfect reading spot.
Vibrant illustrations ignite children's imagination.
Encourages love for books and reading.
Interactive narrative enhances cognitive engagement.

Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Leigh Hodgkinson, 2016
Award winning
Bit by bit (Connections, Macmillan reading program)
Macmillan, Virgina A. Arnold, Carl Bernard Smith, 1987
311 pages
Why to read
Engages kids in progressive learning steps. - Enhances problem-solving skills. - Encourages connection-making through storytelling. - Supports early literacy and comprehension development.

Bit by bit (Connections, Macmillan reading program)
Macmillan, Virgina A. Arnold, Carl Bernard Smith, 1987
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Ready-To-Read)
Traditional, Jeannie Winston, unknown author, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances motor skills through interactive singing and movements.
Fosters language development and phonetic awareness.
Encourages physical activity and body awareness.
Fun, rhythmic read-aloud experience for toddlers.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Ready-To-Read)
Traditional, Jeannie Winston, unknown author, 2003
Award winning
But I Want It! Red Reader: Levels 1-2
Dr. Holly Karapetkova, Holly Karapetkova, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable lessons on patience and delayed gratification.
Engaging story fosters early literacy and reading confidence.
Characters model positive decision-making and emotional understanding.
Supports child development in alignment with educational standards.

But I Want It! Red Reader: Levels 1-2
Dr. Holly Karapetkova, Holly Karapetkova, 2011
Award winning
Delights: Houghton Mifflin Reading, Level 2.2
Neil Degrasse Tyson, John J. Pikulski, Kathryn H. Au, J. David Cooper, David J. Chard, Gilbert Garcia, Claude N. Goldenberg, Marjorie Y. Lipson, Shane Templeton, Sheila W. Valencia, MaryEllen Vogt, 2006
486 pages
Why to read
Boosts literacy skills with engaging, diverse stories.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving narratives.
Encourages emotional intelligence with relatable characters.
Promotes family bonding through shared reading sessions.

Delights: Houghton Mifflin Reading, Level 2.2
Neil Degrasse Tyson, John J. Pikulski, Kathryn H. Au, J. David Cooper, David J. Chard, Gilbert Garcia, Claude N. Goldenberg, Marjorie Y. Lipson, Shane Templeton, Sheila W. Valencia, MaryEllen Vogt, 2006
Hubert Hunts His Hum (Read It Again. Level 2)
Sue Lock, Jack Newnham, 1980
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates problem-solving skills.
Colorful characters foster emotional connection and empathy.
Reinforces literacy with repetitive, rhythmic phrasing.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.

Hubert Hunts His Hum (Read It Again. Level 2)
Sue Lock, Jack Newnham, 1980
Award winning
Scott Foresman- Reading: My Time to Shine, Grade 2, Level 2
Scott Foresman, Peter Afferbach, 2002
520 pages
Why to read
Cultivates reading confidence in second-grade students.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills effectively.
Engaging stories that foster a love of reading.
Supports curriculum standards with enjoyable content.

Scott Foresman- Reading: My Time to Shine, Grade 2, Level 2
Scott Foresman, Peter Afferbach, 2002
Oxford Reading Tree: More Stage 4: Songbirds Phonics: Teaching Notes
Julia Donaldson, 2007
24 pages
Why to read
Effective phonics strategies enhance reading skills.
Written by renowned author Julia Donaldson.
Supports children's language and literacy development.
Includes practical teaching guidance for educators.
