Biscuit (My First I Can Read)

Biscuit (My First I Can Read)

Snuggle up at bedtime or anytime with Biscuit , the very first book about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy.  It’s time for bed, but Biscuit doesn’t want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof, woof! This familiar bedtime drama is a My First I Can Read book, perfect for shared reading at bedtime and makes for a lovely gift to new parents. Children love the warmth of the Biscuit stories, which have helped introduce generations of boys and girls to the joy of reading. This book was inspired by the author's daughter, who loved to dog-sit their neighbor’s huge golden retriever! Woof, woof! PreSchool-Grade 2?Young readers will be sympathetic to this endearing puppy's nighttime routine: wanting a snack, a drink, a hug and a kiss; hearing a story; getting his blanket and doll; and being tucked in. In fact, just like young audiences, Biscuit wants some of these rituals performed twice. This bedtime drama is simplified by clear, large pictures, oodles of contextual clues, simple sentence structure, and repetitive words and phrases. An appealing choice for just-beginning readers.?Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Gr. K^-1. Part of the My First I Can Read Book series, this very simple book introduces a puppy named Biscuit, who is small and yellow and makes his needs known by barking, "Woof! Woof!" At least his young owner thinks she can interpret his barks, but sometimes Biscuit has his own ideas. This does just what it's supposed to--it offers an appealing story with a minimum of words that will encourage new readers. The very simple, good-size pictures depict the heart of the action. A sweet entry to reading. Ilene Cooper Praise for Biscuit: “A touchstone text to assess, nourish, and foster the development of the emergent reader.” Columbia University Teachers College “Biscuit is a charming little fellow. Traditional and sweet just like homemade buttermilk biscuits with honey.” - Kirkus Reviews It's Biscuit's bedtime, but this little yellow puppy doesn't want to sleep! he thinks it's time to play. Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more thing--a snack, a story, a hug, a kiss. When will Biscuit fall asleep? Time for bed, Biscuit! Biscuit is a little yellow puppy. And like most puppies, he would rather play than go to bed. Will Biscuit ever go to sleep? It's Biscuit's bedtime, but this lively little puppy doesn't want to go to sleep! Before he gets into bed, Biscuit plays out the familiar bedtime drama of wanting just one more thing. A perfect story for young readers who won't be able to resist reading about this adorable puppy for themselves. Alyssa Satin Capucilli  is the author of the bestselling Biscuit books as well as the Katy Duck books and many other beloved children's books. She lives in a book-filled home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Pat Schories 's engaging illustrations of the puppy Biscuit are modeled on her own dog. In addition to having illustrated all the Biscuit books, she is also the artist and author of He's Your Dog and Mouse Around. Ms. Schories lives in Beacon, New York.