THE JOY OF LEARNING – READING The book introduces the preschool child into the magic world of reading. This includes writing readiness and other enrichment activities. Stories, poems and dialogues mirror Filipino values and way of life. There are sets of follow-up activities provided which are aimed at developing in the child a genuine love for reading. Reading Kinder 2 – Perla P. Kwan – ISBN 971-8587-47-0 The first six years of a child’s life are considered the most crucial in early skills and attitude development. It is, therefore, important that the experiences of preschool child in a school setting be enjoyable, enriching and challenging. This book has been revised to comply with the learning competencies designed specifically for preschool children in accordance with the K-12curriculum. The lessons were designed to answer to their needs and enhance their potential skill and interest. This book also helps build the child’s vocabulary. The illustrations are printed in full color to appeal to the child’s visual preferences. To further enhance the development of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, thinking and writing, a set of follow up activities are integrated at the end of each lesson. Through this book, we are confident that preschool children will be fully equipped with the necessary skills when they enter grade school. CONTENT The Admirable Ant The Sea and The Sand The Magic Mirror Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer Fun With Fruits and Flowers Little Teapot Six Little Indians Billy, The Bluebird Lito and Lisa David, The Shepherd Lad Henny, the Mother Hen Gardo and Gloria Uncle Uly’s Family Ned, the Nature-Lover Pipo’s Garden Ella’s Red Belt Kim, the Kitten Open-Hearted Ommi Jolly Friends Vina, the Vegetable Vender The Wishing Well Waldo’s Wand Maxi, the Ox with Axes Alexi and Felix Jimmy and Zeny Zolio and Zeno Quid and the Queen Andy and Maya Zip and Zap Size: 8.5 x 11 Cover: c2s 180 lbs., full colors Inside: newsprint white, full colors Pages: 216 excluding cover Binding: Perfect bind Shipping: Mindanao Area - 7 working days Outside Mindanao - 14 working days