A giant love of reading starts here. In turn, that excitement propels kids to success in every subject area. Once first and second graders learn the building blocks, they will make huge gains in their reading skills. As they walk through a Quiet Garden, a Noisy Parade, and many other scenes and settings, little learners navigate the world of words. From phonics to parts of speech to reading comprehension, Giant Beginning Reading covers a variety of skills and will entertain kids for many happy hours. Penguin Pals, The Alien, and Monkey Poem mix big imagination with even bigger learning. Loaded with whimsical, full-color illustrations that grab attention and bring smiles, this workbook is packed with fun-filled activities and simple directions for hours of learning. Make your little one's reading journey a bold adventure.