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BOLDPRINT KIDS GRAPHIC READERS

Levelled using an extensive list of criteria, designed around the graphic novel format and scaffolded to suit a range of reading abilities within each year level:

YEAR 1: LEVELS C–H, 16pp

• Intro page includes characters and short blurb • Thought bubbles and jagged speech bubbles introduced where applicable• Traditional graphic-story captions (narration boxes) and overlapping panels introduced• Mostly 1–2 panels per page (at Levels G–H, some pages with 3 panels)• Words in bold or larger font for emphasis; more frequent use of environmental language and sound effects

YEAR 2: LEVELS I–M, 16 pp

• More complicated layouts with mostly 1–3 panels per page • Some words in all caps

YEAR 3: LEVELS N–R, 24 pp

• Chaptered books with table of contents, more detailed introductory page with characters, and short introduction • ‘Did You Know?’ fact bubbles in some titles• Some pages with 3+ panels

LEXILE LEVELLED: Lexile® Measures is a proprietary levelling system. The Lexile measure is shown as a number with an “L” after it — 280L is 280 Lexile.

Higher Lexile measures represent a higher level of reading ability. A Lexile reader measure can range from below 200L for emergent readers to above 1600L for advanced readers.

The titles in the Red Rhino Readers series range between 10L and 200L. This range aligns with Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 reading levels; OR aligns with Reading Recovery levelling criteria, approximately levels 8–14.

The titles in the Classic Levelled Tales series range between BR (Beginning Reader) and 500L. This range aligns with Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 reading levels; OR aligns with Reading Recovery levelling criteria, approximately levels 1–24.

CLASSIC LEVELLED TALESRED RHINO READERS

For more resources, please refer to our

Primary Catalogue 2015

THE APPROACH – LEVELLING METHODOLOGY

BOLDPRINT KIDS GRAPHIC READERSLower–Middle Primary

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MY PHONICS READERSLower Primary

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CLASSIC LEVELLED TALESLower Primary

6

RED RHINO READERSUpper Primary

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CONTENTS

2007–2014Primary Publisher of the Year

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Graphically engaging levelled texts perfect for early literacy instruction

BOLDPRINT Kids Graphic Readers allow readers to interact with the popular and motivating graphic novel format, and offer teachers the opportunity to easily integrate these fun and functional books into their existing literacy program.

Each book features an exciting topic that kids will love, for example, surfing, animals, spies, skateboarding and more!

Additionally, this series offers:

BOLDPRINT KIDSGRAPHIC READERSLOWER–MIDDLE PRIMARY

• levelled graphic readers for guided reading

• texts perfect for literacy instruction – gradually introducing readers to the features and conventions of graphic texts

• writing, oral literacy and cross-curricula activities

• stunning illustrations and high-impact visuals in each book, designed to engage all students including struggling and reluctant readers

• a variety of genres, including mystery, adventure and legends.

Refer to inside cover for levelling methodology.

This comprehensive resource explains:

• the key features and conventions of graphic readers• how graphic readers can integrate into a classroom’s literacy program• how reading strategies work with graphic readers• how graphic readers build comprehension• how the format can support guided reading (includes a guided reading demonstration) • how to assess learning with graphic readers.

The teacher resource book includes 28 response activities that promote shared, guided and independent reading, with accompanying photocopiables to support the activities.

TEACHER RESOURCE BOOK76 PAGES, FULL-COLOUR

BOLDPRINT KIDS GRAPHIC READERS – PACKS ONLY AVAILABLE

LEVELS

C–H16pp

YEAR 1 Level C Level C Level C Level D Level D Level E Level E Level E

Level F Level F Level G Level G Level H Level H Level H

LEVELS

I–M16pp

YEAR 2 Level I Level I Level I Level J Level J Level J Level K Level K

Level K Level L Level L Level L Level M Level M Level M

LEVELS

N–R24pp

YEAR 3 Level N Level N Level N Level O Level O Level O Level P Level P

Level P Level Q Level Q Level Q Level R Level R Level R

PRICING INFORMATION

Year 1: Levels C–H Pack, 16pp(contains one each of 15 titles)9781486900855 • $115.00

Year 2: Levels I–M Pack, 16pp(contains one each of 15 titles)9781486900862 • $115.00

Year 3: Levels N–R Pack, 24pp(contains one each of 15 titles)9781486900879 • $125.00

Learning to Read with Graphic Power Teacher Resource Book9781486900886 • $29.99

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MY PHONICS READERSLOWER PRIMARY

… a fun and simple way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet.

Controlled vocabulary and engaging text help lower-primary students understand how letters and letter patterns represent the sound of spoken language. Each book focuses on one letter and tells a simple and entertaining story that highlights its supporting sound.

The colourful, supporting illustrations entice young readers and provide clues to the simple words on the page.

Features include:• notes for teachers and carers• fun fact and activity page• further learning suggestions• listed feature words • information about the authors.

SOUNDSLong AShort ABHard CSoft CDLong EShort EFHard GSoft GHLong IShort IJKL

MNLong OShort OPQRSTLong UShort UVWXYZ

SoundLong O

Fun Facts and Activity page

Feature Words pageSound introduction page

10 11

Gavin gets to Gary’s house.

He opens the gate to get

to the door.

SoundHard G

MY PHONICS READERS – PACK ONLY AVAILABLE

Amy’s Big RaceSound: Long A

Anna and the Dance ClassSound: Short A

Ben, Billy, and the BirdhouseSound: B

Carrie’s SurpriseSound: Hard C

Cindy, Cedric, and the CircusSound: Soft C

Dan’s Silly DogSound: D

Eve’s Green GardenSound: Long E

Erin and Her New PetSound: Short E

Fran and Fay Find a BirdSound: F

Gary Gets a GiftSound: Hard G

Gina and the Magic BearSound: Soft G

Holly and Hank’s Snow HolidaySound: H

Isaac on the FarmSound: Long I

Isabel’s Favourite ThingsSound: Short I

Jeff’s JobSound: J

Kella’s KittenSound: K

Lilly’s Lost LunchSound: L

Max and the MailSound: M

Nick and NedSound: N

Olivia by the OceanSound: Long O

Oliver’s BoxSound: Short O

Pam’s Trip to the ParkSound: P

Quana and QuinnSound: Q

Roy on the RanchSound: R

Sara at the StoreSound: S

Ted and Tim Sound: T

Sue and the Music ShowSound: Long U

Buddy’s Summer DaySound: Short U

Victor MovesSound: V

Wendy and the Dog WashSound: W

Alex and the Box ShopSound: X

Yoshi’s YardSound: Y

Zack’s ZippersSound: Z

PRICING INFORMATION

My Phonics Readers Pack (each pack contains one each of 33 titles)9781458651341 • $250.00



CLASSIC LEVELLED TALESLOWER PRIMARY | NARRATIVES

These precisely levelled and beloved classic tales engage lower-primary students with a variety of text genres and illustrations of varying styles.

Classic Levelled Tales includes genres such as fairy tales, ‘trickster’ tales, folktales and legends. This provides teachers with the opportunity to introduce and explore genres across a range of text complexities and helps students identify and compare language features of classic genres.

Each book includes:• picture prompts, which introduce the genre with emphasis on oral language• a before-reading feature, which introduces story elements and builds oral vocabulary• an after-reading feature, which reinforces comprehension.

Each pack includes:• a comprehensive teacher’s guide, which includes notes on genre, questioning, vocabulary, phonics and writing ideas• a comprehension card to scaffold comprehension skills and strategies across ability levels• six copies of one title to use in guided reading and literacy groups.

500L

230L

After-reading page


CLASSIC LEVELLED TALES – PACKS ONLY AVAILABLE*

FOUNDATION16pp

The Enormous Turnip60L

9781458651358

The Ant and the Grasshopper

BR 9781458651365

The Fox and the Crow60L

9781458651372

The Crow and the Pitcher 230L

9781458651389

Little Red Riding Hood 270L

9781458651396

Cinderella 110L

9781458651402

YEAR 116pp

The Little Red Hen250L

9781458651419

The Ugly Duckling 200L

9781458651426

The Gingerbread Man 450L

9781458651433

Why Owl Has Big Eyes and Rabbit Hops

320L 9781458651440

Pandora’s Box 390L

9781458651457

The Three Billy Goats Gruff 500L

9781458651464

YEAR 216pp/20pp

Arachne the Weaver 430L

9781458651471

The Prince and the Pauper 200L

9781458651488

Androcles and the Lion 340L

9781458651495

Pinocchio350L

9781458651501

Jack and the Beanstalk 500L

9781458651518

Tom Sawyer Paints the Fence

410L 9781458651525

390L

PACKS INFORMATION

Foundation: 16pp(contains one title x6 copies, Teacher Guide and Comprehension Card)Each pack price • $50.00

Year 1: 16pp(contains one title x6 copies, Teacher Guide and Comprehension Card)Each pack price • $50.00

Year 2: 16pp/24pp(contains one title x6 copies, Teacher Guide and Comprehension Card)Each pack price • $50.00


*ISBNs refer to packs. See below for details.


RED RHINO READERSUPPER PRIMARY

Short novels designed to engage struggling readers

No longer will upper-primary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Finely levelled to suit struggling readers, these high-interest fiction texts feature simple sentence structures and controlled vocabulary.

Characters are age-appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

A ‘meet the characters’ feature introduces each story’s main character.

Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Illustrations on every spread support visual literacy and draw struggling readers into the text.

The edgy, sophisticated designs and relevant content of the series appeal to upper-primary students and fosters their reading confidence, leading to increased self-esteem.

RED RHINO READERS – PACK ONLY AVAILABLE | Each book is approx. 68 pages.

Fantasy/GamingLexile Level: 90

Paranormal/CancerLexile Level: 10

WWII/The ElderlyLexile Level: 140

Fantasy/FunLexile Level: 100

Physical Handicap/GuiltLexile Level: 160

Adventure/CommunityLexile Level: 150

Mystery/FamilyLexile Level: 160

Time Travel/MusicLexile Level: 160

Suspense/ImaginationLexile Level: 170

Sports/CompetitionLexile Level: 170

Bullying/MoralsLexile Level: 200

Science Fiction/TeamworkLexile Level: 180



Upper primary novels that engage struggling readers

Sophisticated cover

designs

Characters are age appropriate and from diverse

backgrounds

Supportive illustrations throughout Low level

vocabulary and simple sentence

construction

PRICING INFORMATION

Red Rhino Readers Pack (one each of 12 titles)9781680210279 • $140.00

PLOT: A 13-year-old pop star who is tired of being famous, and a 13-year-old boy who is tired of being so boring are in the same

restaurant at the same time. When each boy wishes he could switch bodies with the other, their wish

comes true. They soon realise they like their lives the way they were,

and switch back.

Each novel fosters reading confidence

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