I am very excited to announce that Lunchpail Books will be launching Monday, May 17. So, you have no idea what Lunchpail Books is all about; so let’s start with our mission:
Lunchpail Books provides high-quality early-reader books that encourage and nurture a life-long love and mastery of reading. We specialize in books that are designed with beginning reader in mind with carefully selected age appropriate vocabulary. Additionally, our books have compelling illustrations, a fun storyline and always an uplifting message-- stories children will want to read!
We are starting small with just three books and expect to add more soon—some by Lunchpail and the rest by aspiring fresh authors. For now, Lunchpail Books will stick with early reader (for children 4-8 years old). Each book is and will be carefully edited for early reader appropriateness.
“These books use the same controlled vocabulary that the late great Dr. Seuss used to bring such joy to early readers. While there are many delightful children’s books available, most do not utilize an appropriate reading level vocabulary.” says founder Johnnie Lunchpail. (from press release)
In other words, they use words too big for readers just starting out. Pass on the legacy of the love of reading by selecting books that children will want to read. This is what defines an early or easy reader.
Easy Readers are relatively new. They really started in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). Before then, illustrated books were mostly read aloud, and those stories designed to be read to children by adults or perhaps older children. The Cat in the Hat was written with a controlled vocabulary limited to the 220 word Dolch vocabulary list.
This was ideal for the beginner reader. This is what made Dr. Seuss so special and fun to read. A trip to the bookstore or anywhere that is selling children’s books, you will still find a plethora of titles by the late author. Very few other books offer such compelling story telling with such a controlled vocabulary.
Lunchpail Books “Peep Peep” series has already created a following of mostly teachers. Take it from Judy Wedel, a 20 year elementary special education teacher, who says the “The Peep Peep stories have simply adorable pictures with all of the components to encourage beginning readers. I love the endings because they highlight the basic needs of love and care, which are such a comfort to all children.”
To make the books more cherished as lasting gifts, Lunchpail Books offers a personalization option that allows book purchasers to include a personal note or dedication to the special reader in their life.
Currently Lunchpail Books is offering 3 titles with plans of introducing more in the near future.
Each book provides humor and anticipation with a comforting message within each.
Learn more at www.lunchpailbooks.com.
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