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I’m Jolie Canoli. I’m an author-illustrator, educator, and performing artist. Stories that I tell are most often born out of story time with my own children. I write books that I know my own children will love and need. I think your children will love them too.
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A determined dog named Buddy has a key to a treasure box! He will never lose it; until he does. Can you help him find it? This adorable dog challenges kids to never give up, while encouraging early readers with simple language, repetition, and playful illustrations. Bones is the perfect book for beginning readers and anyone who loves funny picture books!
Bones includes kids conversation starters to help parents and caregivers connect each time you read the book. These teachable moments include questions on reading comprehension, working hard, loss, and personal value.
8” X 10” Paperback
Includes FREE downloadable story-song!
Suggested Age: Ages 0-9 years. Perfect as a baby gift, beloved by toddlers, and kids, too!
Genre: Children’s Fiction, Humor, Animals—Dog, Early reader, Seek and Find
Learn phonics with letters that look like their sounds! Jolie Canoli Phonics books appeal to visual learners with illustrated letters that attach sounds images to their letter shapes-- and every sound is included! Kids learn that G says /g/ in gargle, and /j/ in giraffe, and they will also learn when and why consonants change their sounds. Mnemonics, humor, tactile tracing, and poetry like Dr. Suess makes phonics memorization and letter identification simple.
Buddy the dog and hedgehog Pip are featured every few pages going on adventures teaching children simple 2-letter or 3-letter words. Buddy & Pip illustrations provide fun blending practice for kids and easy phonetic recall practice.
Jolie Canoli Phonics compliments any phonics reading instruction, including Orton-Gillingham method based curriculum. Great for preschoolers, kindergartners, and visual learners.
Learn phonics with letters that look like their sounds! Jolie Canoli Phonics books appeal to visual learners with illustrated letters that attach sounds images to their letter shapes-- and every sound is included! Kids learn that G says /g/ in gargle, and /j/ in giraffe, and they will also learn when and why consonants change their sounds. Mnemonics, humor, kinesthetic tactile tracing, and poetry like Dr. Suess makes phonics memorization and letter identification simple.
Alphabet: Super Sounded Out ABCs teaches children all 26 letters, all their consonant sounds, and the soft and long sounds of every vowel. Kids easily learn phonemes with fun mini stories. Each colorful letter sound has a short memorable poem written in rhyme with plenty of sound repetition to reinforce the sound (or multiple sounds) each letter makes.
The Vowels: Every Sound They Say teaches kids every sound the vowels make, plus the sounds of letter Y. The vowel book comes with a fun free downloadable song that helps children (and parents!) remember the sounds each letter makes.
Five friends discover in surprising and humorous ways that not every animal should be a pet. But will these kids ever find a pet that mom will approve? Written in a similar style to Caldecott winners Dr. Suess and Shel Silverstein, this funny kids story demonstrates sometimes saying no is best.
Kids Conversation Starters This book includes conversation starters on the importance of saying no, how boundaries keep kids safe, and reading comprehension. These questions encourage conversation between parent and child. A fun approach at social emotional learning and life lessons, But Mom Said No will help parent, teacher, or caregiver address challenges with a smile.
A Story about Children's Stories As mom says no to all the animal madness, children meet at a playground to share their personal stories about animal behavior and the emotions connected to saying goodbye. Each kid shares animal surprises, with plenty of illustrated animal jokes for kids to enjoy!
Fun poetry story about animals including a penguin, spider, dust bunny, octopus, and a snake!
Teaches kids about saying no, boundaries for children, and obeying parents.
Recommended for kids ages 6-12
Includes FREE Coloring Book PDF!
Get ready to rock out with the ultimate dinosaur band in this thrilling phonics adventure! Imagine a forgotten landscape where prehistoric secrets lie buried...until lightning strikes, sparking the most epic tunes! The dinosaurs rise from their slumber and unleash hits from ages past, but not before donning the coolest rockstar outfits you've ever seen.
Prepare to feel like a rockstar yourself as you and your child delve into the vibrant world of word families! With every turn of the page, young readers will wow the crowd with their ability to read word families like -at, -um, -it, and -et, growing their reading skills with each exhilarating rhyme. While parents or teachers read the captivating backdrop of Dino Rock Band's journey, budding readers get to complete each sentence with a dazzling rhyming word, bringing the colorfully illustrated letters to life in a symphony of sound.
Perfect for home, school, or classroom use, this captivating book will immerse children in a world bursting with vibrant illustrations of their favorite dinosaurs. From the mighty T-Rex to the awe-inspiring Spinosaurus, this stunningly illustrated book will transport young readers where learning blends seamlessly with excitement and wonder. Unlock the power of phonics, ignite a love for reading, and share endless moments of joy and discovery with your little ones. Join the Dino Rock Band on their electrifying journey and let the magic of reading roar to life!
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