When a child is learning to read, every word counts!     
                 
            Nick opens big presents and small presents. In his smallest present was        a packet of seeds. Nick plants them, waters them, and waits for them to        grow. What is his surprise!     
                 
            Nick’s Birthday Surprise! is an innovative Lightning        Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers        practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4        features less than 50 words and has been professionally leveled by        reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are        age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of        the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms        nationwide!     
                 
            This title is also available in a Spanish version!     
                 
            Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning        Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest        stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme,        which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled        word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word        foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this        series.     
                 
            Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!     
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