Ready? Set. Raymond!

Written by Vaunda Nelson · Illustrated by Derek Anderson

Part of the A Raymond and Roxy Book series

Raymond races through life, meeting friends and challenges at lightning speed.

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32 pages· 321 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD170L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Raymond, the fastest kid around! Whether he's brushing his teeth, dashing to school, or making new friends, Raymond does it all at top speed. Join him on a whirlwind day as he meets Roxy, his future best friend, and takes on a thrilling race. Can anyone keep up with Raymond's pace? Discover the excitement in these fun, easy-to-read stories that capture the joy of moving fast and making connections.

From the publisher

There’s no stopping Raymond in this beloved Step 2 reader! He likes to do everything fast! From brushing his teeth, to racing to school, to making new friends–there’s no one speedier than Raymond. In three easy-to-read stories by award-winning, bestselling creators Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Derek Anderson readers get to follow Raymond on a typical super-fast day, see him meet his future best friend, Roxy, and run a race! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and/or rhythmic text help children decode the story.

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