This Makes Me Happy: Dealing With Feelings by Courtney Carbone (a Step 2 Step into Reading book illustrated by Hilli Kushnir) is a vibrant, accessible picture book tailored for kindergarten students and early readers. The story gently introduces young children to the concept of emotional literacy and self-awareness by exploring what happiness feels like and the simple activities that bring joyâ…
How to Bake an Apple Pie by Jean Reagan (part of the Step into Reading series) is a delightful, easy-to-read story tailored for kindergarteners and young early readers. The narrative follows a young child and their grandfather on a fun autumn mission to surprise Grandma with her favorite treat: a freshly baked apple pie. Written in simple, engaging sentences with basic vocabulary, the story gui…