{"product_id":"i-see-9780823448418","title":"I See","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the world with this Level B book, just right for first-time readers \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI see an ant. I see a snail. I see a butterfly. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo brothers exploring the attic find a magnifying glass, and set out to see what they can see  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOut in the backyard, they get a close-up look at butterflies, bugs, and snails, and a nest full of eggs. . . . which is hatching into a nest of baby birds  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoe Cepeda's high-energy artwork helps tell the story, with bright depictions of the everyday wonders the boys encounter. \u003ci\u003eI See \u003c\/i\u003eis a companion book to Joe Cepeda's other I Like to Read books, \u003ci\u003eUp\u003c\/i\u003e (a Guided Reading Level B book) and \u003ci\u003eI Dig\u003c\/i\u003e (Guided Reading Level C). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel B\u003c\/b\u003e readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words, for kindergarten readers who've mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Cepeda received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and also studied Engineering at Cornell University. He is a fine artist, as well as an illustrator of more than thirty-five book jackets and picture books, which have received many honors including Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, Parenting Magazine's Reading Magic Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List, ALA Notable Books, and Child Magazine's Best Book of the Year. Joe illustrated\u003ci\u003e Hey, Hey, Hay! \u003c\/i\u003eby Christy Mihaly, \u003ci\u003e¡Vamonos! Let's Go! \u003c\/i\u003eby Rene Colato Lainez, and \u003ci\u003eSwing Sisters \u003c\/i\u003eby Karen Deans. He both wrote and illustrated two I Like to Read books--\u003ci\u003eUp \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI Dig\u003c\/i\u003e. Joe received an American Library Association Pura Belprè Honor and the Recognition of Merit Award from the George G. Stone Center for Children's Books. He lives in Southern California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50439010124050,"sku":"9780823448418","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b0400302-3453-4a4c-a9c2-039cb9634c1a.jpg?v=1729654146","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-see-9780823448418","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}