Nir! Word Play: Sight Words

by Mary Sullivan (Illustrator), Nora Gaydos

Learning to read is truly wonderful. And hearing a child read for the first time is nothing short of magical. This unique addition to the Now I'm Reading series provides the foundation every child needs to begin his or her reading adventure. With eight 12-page books, 32 flash cards, a parent guide and an 8-page activity book, Word Play is packed with great games, activities and stories. It will jump start kids' reading abilities by improving their recognition of the 32 essential words that kids need to know by sight.

12 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2008

About the author

Mary Sullivan received a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin but considers herself a self trained illustrator. Her childhood memories are of the many hours she spent perusing books, devouring poetry and studying very closely each and every illustration. She has shown her work at galleries and coffee shops in Austin and Dallas. More recently, she has begun channeling her energy into illustrations for children. She has worked with Highlights for Children, Scholastic, Innovative Kids, School Zone, Oxford Press UK, Pearson and many more. Her most recent book, BALL, was a 2014 ALA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book.

Mary Sullivan has received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Award and a St. Botolph Foundation Award.

Mary lives in Austin Texas.  She spends her days writing, drawing and walking her dogs.  

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