The Camel, the Deer, and the Horse
(The Decodables: Fables and Folktales)

Sharing and friendship are explored in this retelling of the fable The Camel, the Deer, and the Horse. Readers will learn the r controlled vowel or pattern as they hear about how Camel’s kindness to her friends has different outcomes.

This decodable series offers illustrated retellings of nine classic fables and folktales. Some will be very familiar; others may be less so. All provide a great opportunity for students to dive into cumulative lessons that feature complex letter combinations along with opportunities for critical thinking. They will learn to recognize many r-controlled vowels, diphthongs, complicated vowel teams, the -le syllable, and a range of prefixes and suffixes while also considering some life lessons. Each book includes a glossary, a note to the caregiver, and a word list that is organized by Focus words, High-Frequency words, and Challenge words.