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•Spell focus words
•Build new words with the focus sound or sounds
og. •Create simple sentences
•Learn about language
own. •Increase reading comprehension
★ Pre-reading and follow-up activities allow for easy and immediate assessment.
★ Plus! Beginning readers will enjoy finding hidden pictures in each book!

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Written by: Mary Beth Spann
Consultant: Elizabeth Sycamore
Edited by: Alison Rooney
Illustrated by: Patrick Merrell
Designed by: Dave Metzger and Kellee Braun

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Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Swan goes for a swim. But little snail does not scatter.
Swish, sway, swish.
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The critters scoot and scatter Little snail slips along.

away. They look for a safe Slip, slide, slip.
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Snake slithers on a log. Slosh! Raindrops splash on the

Slip, slither, slip. ground.
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Swoosh! Dark clouds swirl all Little snail slides into a log.
around. Slip, slide, slip.
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Swallow swoops up and down. All the critters scoot about.

Swoop, swerve, swoop.
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Snap, swoop, slither, swish, Little snail slips along.

sway, slip, and slide. Slip, slide, slip.
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Snapping turtle finds a snack. Little snail slips along.

Snip, snap, snip. Slip, slide, slip.
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