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Washing the Elephant

Monica Hughes

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Washing the Elephant

by Monica Hughes   |  Ages 0-5
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Washing the Elephant
Washing the Elephant
Washing the Elephant

Infant books for guided reading skill enhancement.

You might like "Washing the Elephant" if you're seeking educational resources for your little one. Monica Hughes has tailored these books perfectly for guided reading sessions, with a comprehensive approach to developing reading skills in children. They're designed to correlate with specific learning standards, meaning you're giving your child a head start with material that's educational, engaging, and just the right complexity for their development stage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Washing the Elephant

by Monica Hughes   |  Ages 0-5
Compare to estimated retail price: S$8.09  

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ISBN: 9780602300418
Author: Monica Hughes
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books - Primary Division
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Preschool, Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Adventure, Nature, Picture Books, Guided Reading, Leveled Readers, Animals, Reading & Phonics, Early Learning
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 1 readers)
 

Infant books for guided reading skill enhancement.

You might like "Washing the Elephant" if you're seeking educational resources for your little one. Monica Hughes has tailored these books perfectly for guided reading sessions, with a comprehensive approach to developing reading skills in children. They're designed to correlate with specific learning standards, meaning you're giving your child a head start with material that's educational, engaging, and just the right complexity for their development stage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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