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  • Dogs and Cats joins the 'More Sight Words' series as the 4th book. To aid those who are just beginning to read, Dogs and Cats incorporates the Dolch and Fry sight words that were introduced in the first 3 books. These words are repeated, and 9 new wo...



  • Where Are You? is the third book in the 'More Sight Word' series. Designed for those who are just beginning to read, it uses the Dolch Basic Sight Words and the Fry Instant Words. Where Are You incorporates the vocabulary from the two prior books and...



  • 'I Can' is the second in the 'More Sight Words' series. Designed for the child who is just beginning to read, this book offers frequent repetition to give the reader lots of practice with the limited vocabulary. Practice and re...



  • I See is designed for the child who is just beginning to read. The vocabulary is limited to 16 frequently repeated words. This provides the practice needed to master new words and become an independent reader. The comic format and supporting pictures...



  • Something Out of Nothing is a retelling of a favorite folktale. This version is perfectly suited for a beginning reader with limited sight vocabulary. The repetition and and supportive images provide the reader with a successful experience.T...



  • Learning to read can be a daunting task for some readers. Since unlocking the reading code can be difficult, it helps to have material specifically designed for beginning readers."We Did It" contains about 100 easy to sound out short vowel w...



  • This comic is a retelling of the silly Danish folktale, "The Boy Who Sold The Butter." In this story the silly boy's foolish mistake brings him an unexpected reward. Written with first grade sight words, this colorful comic is easy to read and perfec...



  • In this folktale from India the crocodile tries to outwit the monkey, but the monkey is just too smart for him. How do the crocodile and the monkey trick each other? The story of their tricks is told with first grade level basic sight words, and il...






  • This easy to read comic is written at first grade level with phonics based text. The vocabulary is comprised of short vowel words that have initial and final consonant blends. Beginning readers will be able to practice sounding out these words with t...



  • This colorful comic is based on a silly Welsh folktale. The man has too much to do, so he puts his cow on the grass roof to graze. What a surprising turn this takes as he tries to keep tabs on that cow."Cow On The House" is an easy beginning...



  • Mary DiNunzio is trying to make partner in her cutthroat Philadelphia law firm. She's too busy to worry about the crank phone calls that she's been getting -- until they fall into a sinister pattern. Mary can't shake the sensation that someone is ...



  • "3 Bears" is a comic adaptation of the well known folktale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." This version is written especially for beginning readers and so is very easy to read. The text is comprised of only 8 different words. These 8 basic Dolch wo...



  • The three full color comics in Volume 7 are phonics based. They contain simple short vowel words, short vowel words with double final 'l' or 's,' or initial and final consonant blends. This gives the beginning reader an opportunity to read slightly m...



  • "This Pot Will Not Walk" is about a silly boy who thinks a 3 legged pot should be able to walk. It does have 3 legs after all. As silly as he is, he still manages to get everything to work out right. The story is an adaptation of a Puerto Rican folk ...



  • Volume 6 is a collection of 3 very colorful comics designed for the beginning phonics student. Kindergarten and early first grade students will be proud of how they can read these stories independently. The stories are written with simple short vowel...



  • 'Back to Dogville' is the sequel to 'Where Are We?' In this book the dog comes back to get the boys because there is trouble in Dogville. The boys return to Dogville and help their friend solve a mystery. Together they carry out an inventive plan to ...



  • Wiley and the Hairy Man is a popular Southern U.S. folktale that has become an engaging, easy to read comic. Beginning readers will cheer Wiley on, as he and his mother outsmart the Hairy Man. The Hairy Man's magic is a powerful force, but Wi...



  • Miss Pat is a short colorful comic that provides practice for beginning readers with simple short vowel words. The antics of Miss Pat, her cat, and her cat's friend will bring a chuckle to the reader, while the bright colors will delight the eye....






  • ""Big Is Not Always Better" is an adaptation of an African folk tale. Although the turtle in this story may be small, he shows that he is smart and cunning. He is able to outsmart the bigger animals. The bright color illustrations and the controlle"...



  • In this full color comic book, a helpful elephant gets in a difficult situation. Fortunately the wise, yet tricky rabbit is able to help the elephant and solve the problem. The story is based on a Louisiana Creole folktale. The controlled vocabula...



  • This contemporary retelling of a middle eastern folktale is in full color and in comic format. 'Where Is The Key' is as silly as the original version. Why did the passers-by really stop to help, and why did they leave shaking their heads...



  • Where Are We? is a black and white comic book written for beginning readers of all ages. The vocabulary is slightly more challenging than the Little Comics for Little Readers series.Two boys and a dog find what looks like a mirror, but it takes them ...




  • This Irish folktale, The Pot of Gold, is retold in comic format. The bright illustrations and controlled vocabulary make it perfect for beginning readers. They will enjoy the way the leprechaun is able to trick his way out of a tricky situation....



  • This delightful folktale, The Mitten, is retold in bright colorful, comic book format. In this Ukrainian tale, animals from the woods find a lost mitten and snuggle inside for warmth. The mitten stretches to hold them all until a sneeze causes the...



  • The 4 comics in Volume 5 of Little Comics for Little Readers combine pictures, sight words, and phonics. The vocabulary is just a bit more challenging than in the earlier volumes. The pictures are still there to support the readers and help tell the ...



  • These three easy comics are perfect for beginning readers. The pictures and stories are entertaining, and they give the readers the opportunity to practice phonics, The stories use short vowel words with some double consonants. Beginning readers can ...







  • Parents, is your child just beginning to read? These 3 short comics were specifically designed for the beginning reader. The pre primer vocabulary and supportive illustrations give the new reader the opportunity to successfully read independently....




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    I See is designed for the child who is just beginning to read. The vocabulary is limited to 16 frequently repeated words. This provides the practice needed to master new words and become an independent reader. The comic format and colorful supporting...



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    This comic, "My House Is Too Full," is a retelling of the popular Yiddish folktale "It Could Always Be Worse." Feeling that his situation is too difficult, the main character seeks the advice of a wise teacher. With a funny turn of events, the man co...


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Gloria Lapin has published 33 books.

Gloria Lapin does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, James Likes Trains, was published in July 2014.

The first book by Gloria Lapin, Little Comics for Little Readers Volume 2, was published in August 2010.

No. Gloria Lapin does not write books in series.