The Unlikely Leader
From the Series Tails and Tales (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)
The humans plan to tear down the forest, leaving the animals nowhere to go. All the forest animals turn to their trusted leader, Owl. But he’s decided to step down. Who will step up and can they save the forest?
Practice closed syllables in this exciting tale.
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Author: Annamaria Farbizio
Annamaria Farbizio has been involved in writing, teaching and publishing for decades. She started her career as a teacher, but discovered she loved writing and editing educational books for children and young adults just as much as teaching. Annamaria has worked in different areas of educational publishing for over 25 years as an editor, product manager, ghostwriter, graphic designer, and art director. She lives in California with her husband.
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Tails and Tales (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)
Draw in striving readers with fun stories that feature furry friends and other animals. Each title in this series is carefully crafted to engage readers, enhance phonics, and boost reading proficiency and understanding. View available downloads →
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Reviews
School Library Journal
“This series features different animal protagonists, including an iguana, a cat, a dog, and more. While there are a few grayscale illustrations scattered throughout, the books lean heavily on text for phonics-based chapter books. Unlike other similar series, the phonics concepts being taught aren’t immediately obvious, making them less effective for direct phonics instruction. Including a brief explanation of the phonics focus along with practice words as an introduction to each story would have strengthened their educational impact. That said, as first-person, anthropomorphic animal stories, these books are lighthearted and entertaining, especially for young readers who enjoy animal adventures. Each chapter ends with a comprehension question, adding value for educators and caregivers looking to reinforce reading skills. VERDICT A secondary addition for library collections where phonics-based chapter books and animal stories are in demand.” —School Library Journal
