Here Is the Butter

Name: Here Is the Butter
ISBN: 9781418905323

Rigby Flying Colors Individual Student Edition Magenta Series

For the budding reader eager to practice new words and build confidence, this book offers simple sentences about familiar objects, making learning joyful.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their child is taking their first steps into independent reading and needs a simple, encouraging success. The book uses a highly repetitive and predictable sentence structure ("Here is the...") to introduce the familiar objects needed to make buttered toast. This minimalist approach allows a new reader to focus on decoding without being overwhelmed, building immense confidence with each page turn. The joyful, satisfying conclusion of seeing the finished toast provides a tangible sense of accomplishment, making the act of reading itself a rewarding experience for children aged 4 to 6.

Cooking & Food Joy & Gratitude Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is a straightforward, secular depiction of a common household task.

Ideal Reader

A 4- or 5-year-old who is just beginning to sound out CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and sight words. This child needs a book they can successfully read on their very first try to build momentum and a positive association with reading. They thrive on predictability and enjoy seeing everyday objects in stories.

Parent Prep

No preparation is needed. The vocabulary is extremely simple and directly supported by clear illustrations. It is an ideal book to hand to a child to read cold, with the parent acting as a supportive listener. The parent has just seen their child express a desire to read a "whole book by myself" but become easily frustrated with slightly more complex stories. The parent is looking for a guaranteed win to boost their child's reading morale.