by Rebecca Donnelly (Author) Carissa Harris (Illustrator)
In The Knight and the Gnome, beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of irregularly spelled words in an exciting, fantastical setting.
Follow along as the knight and the gnome go on a quest to collect jewels for the queen, all while incorporating various irregularly spelled words, in this fun decodable book. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about irregularly spelled words using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a glossary reinforces new vocabulary. The Knight and the Gnome also features reading tips for teachers and parents, an index, and a table of contents. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers.
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Rebecca Donnelly is the author of many best-loved books for children, including Cats Are a Liquid (nominated for the Mewbery Award), How Slippery Is a Banana Peel?, and Super Spaghetti. Her debut middle-grade novel, How to Stage a Catastrophe, was an Indies Introduce/Kids' Indie Next pick. Rebecca lives in and writes from northern New York.
John Hendrix is a New York Times-bestselling illustrator and the author of many children's books, including Shooting at the Stars, Drawing Is Magic, and John Brown: His Fight for Freedom.