Macmillan McGraw Hill Reading 2, book 1 ISBN# 0021885664

How exciting that basals do not have to be "Fun with Dick and Jane" anymore. This colorful text includes complete illustrated stories from award-winning writers like Demi, Patricia Polacco, Beverly Cleary, and Chris Van Allsburg. The collection also includes a variety of genres of literature including fables, realistic fiction, contemporary fiction, informational writing and poetry. The poets are D. McCord, E. Lear, M. Angelou, and W. Guthrie. The activities are consistent with the reading and writing process approach. This is a colorful and appealing book that motivates children to enjoy reading.