Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon

A young boy celebrates his birthday and receives a pet dragon as a gift.  The two play and become the best of friends.  Now re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying everyday experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon.  Educators' resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back.  Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.