I See a Bat (I Like to Read)

by Paul Meisel (Author)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: I Like to Read

A dog explores the night and finds a bat, the moon, and his favorite boy! From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, kindergarteners can read this Level A book on their own.

I see a bat.
I see stars.
I see the moon.

Easy-to-read text and fun pictures follow a dog through the nighttime. Sitting inside his house by his empty bowl, the dog watchesthe nightly sights outside until he falls asleep. When morning comes, his favorite boy comes to fill his empty bowl! A companion to his 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book, I See a Cat, Paul Mesiel brings young readers a sleepy adventure they can read all on their own.

This book has been officially leveled by using the F & P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.

Level A books, suitable for early kindergarten, are ideal first books for kids to read on their own. One short sentence repeats on every page with one word change per spread. Simple plots are heavily supported by the detailed illustrations. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.

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 again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Kirkus Reviews

Still short and sweet; still enticing new readers to engage eagerly with dog and words.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--A charming addition to the "I Like to Read" series. Meisel continues the adventures of the curious dog from his book I See a Cat. This time, the dog watches out the window as the sun goes down and the bats come out. It's not until the moon is out that the dog realizes the food bowl is empty; but by then, his beloved boy is fast asleep. Simple, three-word sentences and structured repetition are perfect for kids learning to read. The colorful pictures effectively illustrate each sentence, helping guide new readers as they piece words together. For a book with few words, Meisel still manages to convey warmth and gentle humor with this simple but engaging story for new readers. VERDICT Perfect for all early reader collections.--Savannah Kitchens

Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Paul Meisel
Paul Meisel, who holds a master's degree in graphic design from Yale University, has received two Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Awards as well as American Library Association Notable Awards for See Me Run and I See a Cat, both I Like to Read books. My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis was honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for Excellence in Science Books, and The Schmutzy Family, written by Marilyn Rosenberg and illustrated by Paul Meisel, was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823452651
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
April 20, 2023
Series
I Like to Read
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Animals
Dogs
Picture books
Children's stories
Humorous fiction
Readers
Junior Library Guild
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