- What reading level is this set?
- It is I Can Read Level 1, aimed at children who are just beginning to read with help. The text uses short sentences, common sight words and picture clues.
- What age is it for?
- Most useful around ages 4 to 6, or whenever a child starts sounding out words. Older children who already read fluently will find it too easy.
- How many books are in the box?
- The set collects several Berenstain Bears Level 1 titles in one box. Check the listing for the exact titles included, since sets can vary.
- Is it the same as the classic Berenstain Bears books?
- No. These are simplified early-reader versions, not the longer picture books or chapter books. The stories are shorter and the vocabulary is controlled.
- Can a child read these alone?
- A true beginner will need help with some words. The point of Level 1 is shared reading that gradually moves toward independent reading.
- Is it a good gift?
- Yes for a child about to start school or learning to read, especially one who knows the characters. It is less suited to a child already reading longer books.
- Where is the My Favorite Berenstain Bears Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) (Paperback) cheapest?
- At alibris, for $10.10, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the My Favorite Berenstain Bears Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) (Paperback)?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target.