Read & Rhyme: Pete has Big Feet

Read & Rhyme: Pete Has Big Feet is an interactive, rhyming story for toddlers and kids that teaches size and self-acceptance as well as the long e vowel sound and common sight words.

Children learn:
- the long e vowel sound
- rhyming
- sight words
- topics include size (big/small), body parts, and self-acceptance.

It is one of six interactive books in David Hollaways Witty Bitty Bunch series. In the story Pete needs to find shoes to fit his big feet. Who will have shoes to fit Pete’s big feet? Mrs. Moore at the shoe store, Mr. Baker the shoemaker or Mr. Bernard at the boat yard? Parents, teachers, and children all love Pete Has Big Feet for its rhythm, rhyming, engaging characters, and vibrant illustrations.

The story will also aid in developing reading fluency and exposes children to multiple rhyming words. Its a great story for bed time and fun time reading.

FEATURES
* Read - The reader can read the story
* Watch - The reader can watch the fully animated story. This option is beneficial for younger or struggling readers
* Vocabulary – There is a vocabulary section where the reader can tap the words to hear it used in a sentence
* Animated scenes and characters increase engagement and comprehension
* Story is professionally narrated

BONUS WORKSHEETS/ACTIVITIES
* Bonus activities and worksheets are available on our website at http://www.quackenworth.com/appactivities.html

OTHER READ & RHYME INTERACTIVE BOOKS INCLUDE
* Joe has a Sore Toe
* Kim Likes to Swim
* Jenny Found a Penny
* Mike has a Bike
* Paul is Tall

5 TOP BENEFITS OF RHYMING
* Learning rhymes early increases a child’s chances of becoming a better reader.
* Rhyming builds phonemic awareness or the ability to distinguish between sounds.
* Rhyming helps children recognize word patterns and teaches word families.
* Rhyming is fun for children and motivates them to read more.
* Rhyming helps a child’s spelling ability.

THEMES
* Self-Acceptance
* Size

SKILLS
* Early literacy
* Rhyming

BENEFITS
* Increase interest in reading
* Help increase reading comprehension
* Increase listening skills
* Increase important social skills

RECOMMENDED FOR
* Boys and girls ages 2 to 6
* Beginning readers
* Grades PK, K, 1
* English-language learners

TEACHERS USING COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
Pete has Big Feet assists teachers and parents, both directly and indirectly, in supporting Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts. Pete has Big Feet is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 as well as special needs students. Below is a list of the corresponding CCSSs for kindergarten and grade 1:

Reading: Foundational Skills> Phonological Awareness>Phonological Awareness> Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2a Recognize and produce rhyming words.

Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use> Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5c Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Reading: Foundational Skills> Phonological Awareness>Phonological Awareness> Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

Reading: Foundational Skills> Phonics and Word Recognition> Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.