Created using the whole language reading concept, both the Read Aloud set and the Read Alone set are spirited, easy to read, and just plain fun. Each story is written and illustrated by educators who work with children--people who know what makes kids love to read! Delightful watercolor illustrations accompany the cheerful text. At the end of each story, a special section uses text and illustrations to define key words and phrases--an ideal method for teaching vocabulary.