The Letter Setters in Bop!
The Letter Setters in Bop! by Ethan Long is a phonics-based early reader designed to make learning to read an enjoyable experience. Published by Holiday House in 2025, this 40-page book features engaging stories that follow four curious canines—Patrick, R.W., Victoria, and Gordy—as they embark on letter-replacement adventures. Each tale begins with a four-letter word, and through playful letter swaps, young readers are introduced to new words and concepts in a fun, interactive manner.
In this lively series starter, Ethan Long combines humor and education, allowing children to explore the relationship between words while enjoying the antics of the dynamic dogs. The expressive artwork complements the text, enhancing the reading experience and supporting comprehension. With a focus on phonics, this book aims to foster a love for reading among young learners, making it a valuable addition to any child’s library. Detailed phonics features are included to aid vocabulary development and fluency, ensuring that new readers feel confident and excited about their reading journey.
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Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.
Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs–Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)–sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.
In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word–and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.
Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energetic, educational escapades that provide the youngest readers with the greatest adventure of all–a gateway into a lifelong love of reading. Detailed phonics features are included.
With fun stories and great pictures, new readers will say . . . “I like to read!” Created by award-winning-artists and talented newcomers and tested by educational experts, I Like to Read® books help develop vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension that lead to reading success.
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