<p>This funny story starring a mat not a cat or a rat or a bat helps kids learn to read. The not-flat mat takes off on a fun trip! Follow along to see where it lands!</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for Emergent Readers at home or in the classroom!</strong></p><p></p><p>In The Mat and the Cat author Kelley M Likes and debut illustrator Lauren Blunck invite children to learn and practice -at words in a groovy kind of way.</p><p></p><p>INCLUDES 15 FLASHCARDS!</p><p></p><p><strong>Kids ages: 4 5 and 6</strong></p><p><strong>Grades: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten</strong></p><p><strong>Lexile Level 110L</strong></p><p></p><p><em>The Mat and the Cat</em> is a standout decodable book that's fun phonics-based and classroom-friendly perfect for emergent readers.</p><p>~ learn to read with -at words</p><p>~ early phonics reading fun</p><p>~ Pre-K and Kindergarten literacy book</p><p>~ silly decodable reader with flashcards</p><p>~ classroom-friendly CVC story</p><p>~ word family picture book</p><p>~ simple sight word practice</p><p>~ books that teach short vowel sounds</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Lesson Plans &amp; Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com</strong></p>