Beef Stew

<b>Who likes beef stew? Do YOU? Who will come to dinner? is the question in this sweet Step 2 reader!</b> <p/>Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish. <p/><b>Step 2 Readers</b> use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.