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Jacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark
Hardcover
Chapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Likes Publishing
Published: Jun 16 2023
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Jacob Read loved everything about his name. Well, almost everything. He didn't like it when people called him Jacob Red; (like the color) or assumed he actually liked to read.
So what happens when he has to write a report that REQUIRES reading?
With some guidance from his super sharp teacher and friends, Jacob learns the correct way to research and present a fun fact-filled report. His classmates also present some amazing facts about everything from the smallest dinosaur with the largest name to a cat that barks.
Targeted for children ages 7-9, teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a funny and informative chapter book that guides new researchers in their quest for facts.
Great for classroom usage―follows Language Arts Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Includes:
24 AMAZING presentations
A What do you remember section
Happy Moments
German to English translation section
PERFECT FOR:
Kids ages: 7, 8, and 9
Grades: 2nd & 3rd
Transitional Reader
Lexile Level 630L
Jacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark is a wonderfully engaging story that cleverly tackles reading reluctance, research skills, and classroom presentations, with humor and curriculum-aligned structure. It's perfect for teachers, reluctant readers, and families looking to boost literacy confidence.
Common Core aligned Language Arts story
encourages reading through humor and facts
reluctant reader meets research project
a classroom favorite for teaching nonfiction skills
character education and literacy support
early chapter book with animal facts and fun
perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade classroom libraries
turns research into a reading adventure
Free Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.
As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.
A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.
EDUCATION:
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management
AUTHOR VISITS
I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories. Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions. In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Mary Barrows is a freelance artist, children's book illustrator, and graphic designer. Her work is usually done with pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, digitally, or most anything she can get her hands on. She's always on the lookout for some new mediums to try.
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