{"product_id":"ben-wise-and-the-purple-dragon-paperback","title":"Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelley M. Likes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNinnani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBen Wise and his cat, Mr. Fluffy, take you through a rainy day of stolen cookies, hidden building blocks, and plans that change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeted for grades 1 \u0026amp; 2, this 675 word book focuses on the First 150 Words a child needs to learn in the 1st grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHi-Low Book: High Interest\/Low Reading Level books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for struggling readers \u0026amp; English as a 2nd language learners who want to read chapter-like books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Ninnani comes a beautifully illustrated book to get kids reading!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids ages: 6-8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrades: 1st and 2nd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly\/Traditional Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Advanced 1st Grade Reader \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Struggling\/ESL 2nd Grade Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLexile Level 460L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBen 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers, as this book is: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e fun and easy-to-read adventure story\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e perfect for ELL and special education students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e includes essential 1st grade sight words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e an imaginative rainy day mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e decodable text with high-interest content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e building confidence in beginning readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e an early reader fantasy with a silly twist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e helping to develop fluency and vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e great for independent reading practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelley 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. 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