Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon - Paperback

by Kelley M. Likes (Author), Ninnani (Author)

Ben Wise and his cat, Mr. Fluffy, take you through a rainy day of stolen cookies, hidden building blocks, and plans that change.

Targeted for grades 1 & 2, this 675 word book focuses on the First 150 Words a child needs to learn in the 1st grade.

Hi-Low Book: High Interest/Low Reading Level books

Perfect for struggling readers & English as a 2nd language learners who want to read chapter-like books.

From writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Ninnani comes a beautifully illustrated book to get kids reading!

Kids ages: 6-8

Grades: 1st and 2nd

Early/Traditional Reader

-Advanced 1st Grade Reader

-Struggling/ESL 2nd Grade Reader

Lexile Level 460L

Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon is a fantastic Hi-Lo (High Interest, Low Reading Level) book with appeal for struggling readers, ELL students, and early elementary learners, with the added charm of adventure, mystery, and a dash of dragon-fueled imagination!

Perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers, as this book is:

fun and easy-to-read adventure story

perfect for ELL and special education students

includes essential 1st grade sight words

an imaginative rainy day mystery

decodable text with high-interest content

building confidence in beginning readers

an early reader fantasy with a silly twist

helping to develop fluency and vocabulary

great for independent reading practice

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.

Drawing on her background in business, education, and educational technology, Kelley creates engaging books for children of all ages, from beginning readers and humorous adventures to social-emotional learning stories and imaginative picture books.

As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.

A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.

EDUCATION:

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management

AUTHOR VISITS

I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.

Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions.

In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Ninnani has been an artist, writing and drawing for as long as they can remember. Still a teenager, they found in writing and drawing a way to find themselves in the world to deal with adversity and prejudice. They started their artistic studies very young at the age of 11.