
By Cecilia Minden, Sam Loman (Illustrator)
Part of the Little Blossom Stories series
Douglas faces a challenge when illness strikes.
Douglas isn't feeling his best, but there's more to his day than just being sick. As he navigates through his challenges, young readers will discover how repetition and vowel sounds can unlock the mysteries of language. With engaging illustrations and a focus on phonetics, this story invites early readers to explore and learn. Will Douglas find a way to feel better and tackle his day?
Douglas is sick. This C-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features ambiguous vowels and uses repetition to build recognition. Featured vowel sounds include: /ea/, /oo/, and /ou/. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the series format. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
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