Really Riding! - For Parents Reading Guidance - Shared Reading - Beginning Reading - Reading with Help - Reading Alone - Advanced Reading

Oct 13, 2026

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Reading guidance for parents supporting children’s literacy development through stage-based “I Can Read Books” recommendations tied to “Shared Reading,” “Beginning Reading,” “Reading with Help,” “Reading Alone,” and “Advanced Reading.” Explains that children learn to read at different speeds, may revisit favorite books, or progress level by level, and encourages caregivers to nurture interests and abilities. Includes publication and trademark details and introduces the story “Really Riding!” with creator credits.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

Shared Reading

Beginning Reading

Reading with Help

Reading Alone

Advanced Reading

EADINGSANTA CRUZPUBLIC LIBRARIES2I Ca0000124264300QeallyRidng! by Catherine Hapka·pictures by Anne Kennedy SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIESSanta Cruz,California Dear Parent:Your child's love of reading starts here! Every child learns to read in a different way and at his or her ownspeed.Some go back and forth between reading levels and readfavorite books again and again.Others read through each level inorder.You can help your young reader improve and become moreconfident by encouraging his or her own interests and abilities.Frombooks your child reads with you to the first books he or she readsalone,there are I Can Read Books for every stage of reading: # SHARED READING Basic language,word repetition,and whimsical illustrations,ideal for sharing with your emergent reader # BEGINNING READING Short sentences,familiar words,and simple conceptsfor children eager to read on their own # READING WITH HELP Engaging stories,longer sentences,and language playfor developing readers # READING ALONE Complex plots,challenging vocabulary,and high-interest topicsfor the independent reader # ADVANCED READING Short paragraphs,chapters,and exciting themesfor the perfect bridge to chapter books I Can Read Books have introduced children to the joy of readingsince 1957.Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators and afabulous cast of beloved characters,I Can Read Books set thestandard for beginning readers. A lifetime of discovery begins with the magical words “I Can Read!” Visit www.icanread.com for informationon enriching your child's reading experience. ReallyRiding! For Tamar and Natalie—C.H. For Kathy,Moki,Laura,and Mickey—A.K. ICan Read Book®is a trademark of HarperCollins Publishers. Pony Scouts:Really Riding!Copyright ◎2009 by HarperCollins Publishers All rights reserved.Manufactured in China.No partof this book may be used o reproduced inany manner whatsoever without writen permission except in the case of brief quotationsembodied in criticalarticles and reviews.For information address HarperCollins Children's Books,a division of HarperCollins Publishers,195 Broadway,New York,NY 10007.www.icanread.com by Catherine Hapkapictures by Anne Kennedy HARPER An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Jill lived on a pony farm.Today her two best friendswere coming home with heron the school bus.

FAQs

What reading stages do the books describe for children?

The document outlines Shared Reading, Beginning Reading, Reading with Help, Reading Alone, and Advanced Reading.

How should parents support a child who reads at a different pace?

Parents can encourage the child’s own interests and abilities, helping build confidence while allowing progress to happen at the child’s speed.

Why does the document emphasize repeating favorite books?

It notes that some children go back and forth between levels and reread favorite books again and again as part of their learning path.

Oct 13, 2026

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