The audacious monkey, Bell, returns with Ben and Nell and goes to the circus. Beginning readers will enjoy Bell’s hilarious pranks that prompt the circus manager to race around the circus arena trying to catch Bell. Parents can use Bell’s antics as an opportunity to discuss good behavior. The dazzling illustrations assist the early reader in following the context clues to understand the story and sound out the words. Target Reader 6 is part of Phonics Adventure’s systematic, leveled reading program.

In this charming adventure, children will expand their reading skills by following Rick and Jan’s adventure in the mountains. Lush woodland scenes with beautiful birds and wildlife illustrate the story, adding concept clues to assist early readers. When Rick and Jan ride their bikes through a large mud puddle, the responsible children stop to clean their bikes before going swimming and fishing in the cool mountain water. Jan catches a large, shiny fish for the family dinner, and the siblings pick fresh red apples and nuts before heading home. Target Reader 18 is part of Phonics Adventure’s systematic, leveled reading program.

This charming family adventure uses bold colors and detail to illustrate a family’s voyage on a ferry with their pet dog, Vick. Using repetitive phonic sounds to enrich a child’s vocabulary, the story promotes good reading skills. The family rides in their van as it drives onto the ferry. Vick is fed dog food, and learns that seagulls like his food also. Vick goes after a seagull. The children worry about Vick chasing the gulls and learn that the birds are too fast for him to harm them. Target Reader 11 is part of Phonics Adventure’s systematic, leveled reading program.