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"Jacob Read loved everything about his name. Well, almost everything. He didn't like it when people called him Jacob Red; (like the color) or assumed he actually liked to read. So what happens when he has to write a report that REQUIRES reading? With some guidance from his super sharp teacher and friends, Jacob learns the correct way to research and present a fun fact-filled report. His classmates also present some amazing facts about everything from the smallest dinosaur with the largest name to a cat that barks. Daxton was next in the lineup. ""Lunch boxes, by Daxton L.,"" Daxton began. ""I like lunch boxes. Lunch boxes were created to hold lunches. ""Every morning, my mom packs my lunch in my lunch box. You can have lots of different things for lunch, but I like sandwiches. ""One day, my mom forgot to put my lunch in my lunch box and all I had to eat was a napkin. It didn't taste very good and I was still hungry after eating it. ""When I got home and told my mom, she felt so bad she baked me cookies. Cookies are wonderful for dinner."" Jacob just stared at Daxton. Did he just say he ate his napkin? Targeted for children ages 7-9, teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a funny and informative chapter book that guides new researchers in their quest for facts. Great for classroom usage―follows Language Arts Common Core Curriculum Standards. Includes: 24 AMAZING presentations A ""What do you remember"" section Happy Moments German to English translation section PERFECT FOR: Kids ages: 7, 8, and 9 Grades: 2nd & 3rd Transitional Reader Guided Reading Level Lexile Level 630L Free Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com"

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"""Jacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark"" by Kelley M. Likes is a poetry and educational book for children ages 7-9. The story revolves around Jacob Read, a young boy who is frustrated when his name is misinterpreted and feels oppressed because people assume he loves to read. When Jacob wants to learn more about dinosaurs, he notices all kinds of things his classmates tell him about the strange names of dinosaurs and the history of lunch boxes. This book is highly aligned with the Common Core Curriculum Standards, ensuring compatibility with the educational frameworks of most schools. The book's compact design, with short chapters and useful research and presentation skills discussions, is integral to its effectiveness as a teaching and learning tool. The illustrations by Mary Barrows are a big part of the pleasure. They are lively and colorful and make the story and its people real. ""Jacob Doesn't Read: The main theme of The Flying Aardvark is ""Overcome adversity, say yes to new adventures."" The characters in Jacob's journey represent the concepts of determination, the virtue of curiosity, and the joy of discovery the story deals with the concept of self-identity and self-acceptance through Jacob, who finds pride in his name and Kelley M. It fulfills more than just the role of a children's book; it completes the learning tool with a pleasant approach that improves the research and activity of children. -eBookFairs Jacob Doesn't Read Book 1: The Flying Aardvark written by Kelley M Likes and illustrations by Mary Barrows is a fascinating kids story that follows Jacob Read, a student in Mrs. Sharp's class who dislikes reading. Mrs. Sharp assigns a reading project where students must pick any book they like, read and present it to the class. Ironically Jacob Read doesn't like to read, not even the name of an item. With much persuasion Jacob reluctantly selected the Flying Aardvark to read. The aftermath transformation experience of reading for Jacob is that which every child should crave to experience. Kelley's writing is indeed timely in a time when the advent of smartphones, computer games and TVs are gradually diminishing the allure of reading among our young ones. The book's central theme aims to ignite reading culture in children, taking a premise that reading doesn't just make one smarter but could as well take the reader around the world. Also, the book through its story also reveals the relationship between knowledge and boldness as seen in the case of young Jacob who grew from a hesitant reader to bold researcher and presenter. When reading this story an average adult can not miss the fact that the book is indeed for young children considering the easy to follow manner of writing. The pencil illustrations are also beautifully done and certainly a catcher for children. On the whole, Jacob Doesn't Read is a must read for young learners and scholars. It is a book that makes learning a thrilling adventure, knowledge a treasure worth seeking and reading a magical key that unlocks the door to a new world of discovery and possibility. -eBookFairs"

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I create books to encourage, elevate, and inspire lifelong literacy. Hello! My name is Kelley M Likes. I'm a wife and mother of five spectacular children, who loves writing and creating stories to share with children and teens. I'm a retired T6 certified teacher with a knack for storytelling, lesson plans, and curriculum development. I'm a mini-stroke survivor and brain tumor-host who doesn't let anything get me down! EDUCATION: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management Mary Barrows is a freelance artist, children's book illustrator, and graphic designer. This means she will draw or paint a single piece of artwork for you, illustrate a whole children's book or chapter book, she can design a book cover and layout your book for self-publishing, or design anything else you might need like business cards, promotional flyers, or stickers. Her work is usually done with pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, digitally, or most anything she can get her hands on. She's always on the lookout for some new mediums to try. She's been drawing for as long as she can remember and have been working professionally since 2014.

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