Three Little Bears: Brand New Readers

by David Martin, Akemi Gutierrez (Illustrator)

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Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artworkby illustrators kids know and love.

Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success—the very first time. Parents, teachers, and librarians everywhere report that they really work!

- funny stories
- pictures that make words easy to guess
- eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience
- notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2004

About the author

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Readers of David Martin's books won't be surprised when they meet the author and find that he is just as entertaining as his books - he sings, plays the guitar or the kazoo, or even juggles during his school visits. As David Martin says, "I have never minded particularly making a fool of myself," so he is never at a loss to illustrate his points or to make a connection with the kids. In his interactive sessions, he also works with students to create their own books or to produce oversized class books. The author's ease in the classroom comes from his hands-on teaching experience: he's an eighteen-year veteran of elementary and middle schools.


A native of Queens, Martin has lived in northeast Vermont with his family since 1970.