Ord And The Shining Star

Dudu, a lively 15-year-old, lives with her mom in Alexandra township. "I'm not pale enough to be white, and not brown enough to be black" says Dudu. She persuades her friend S'bu to help her search for her father who disappeared back to Europe before she was born.

Grounded in cutting-edge theory and research about literacy development, this book is filled with practical assessment and instructional ideas for teachers of pre-K through grade 3. Engaging vignettes show how everyday conversations and activities offer rich opportunities both for evaluating children's current level of knowledge and for helping them progress toward more sophisticated and rewarding interactions with reading and writing. Throughout, the book highlights ways to work effectively with English language learners and their families, a theme that is the exclusive focus of two chapters. Other timely topics covered include creative uses of technology and ways to incorporate popular culture into the classroom. Over two dozen reproducible assessment tools and handouts enhance the utility of this volume as an instructional resource, professional development tool, or graduate-level text.

"One night a dazzling, bright shining star appears in the sky. But then where does it go?"This charming book is wonderfully relevant to everyone, both young and old.It is a delightful book to share with young children aged from 1 to 7 years old.

Ord, the very big and lovable dragon, has a special job. He must enter the Forest of Darkness and retrieve a magical star seed. But Ord is afraid of the dark! Will Ord be able to overcome his fear? Full-color illustrations.