Early Reader: Taking Care of Rosie

This pet care story features Rosie, the cat who loved red, and her owner, the girl with red hair. Clay illustrations are a feature of this book. A great introduction to a nonfiction topic in a story format.

Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun!

-Interview your parents or grandparents about the pets they had throughout their lives. Find out about their responsibilities for taking care of their pets.
-Study cat habits and habitats. Use Have You Seen My Cat? By Eric Carle as a reference.
-Create pet brochures that include information about pet care. Display these brochures at a pet fair-live or stuffed animals welcome.
-Measure in ''cat tails'' using a piece of yarn as the unit of measure.

Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading.

Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.