# Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear: Loony Long Vowels - Hardcover

by **Kevin Bolger** (Author), **Ben Hodson** (Illustrator)

Finally, a phonics primer that's not un-bear-able Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger, _Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear_ is a collection of zany cartoons carefully designed to teach all five long vowel sounds. Bold, graphic illustrations from award-winning artist Ben Hodson and carefully controlled text make _Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear_ perfect for both beginners just learning to decode and for older or reluctant readers who need a refresher in foundational phonics rules.

Readers who go wild for _Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear_ can also brush up on their short vowel sounds with the companion book, Gran on a Fan.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

### Back Jacket

Finally, a phonics primer that's not un-_bear_\-able! Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear is a collection of zany cartoons carefully designed to teach all five long vowel sounds. Perfect for beginners just learning to decode words and for older or reluctant readers who just need a refresher in foundational phonics rules.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.1 x 7.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 23, 2015

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear: Loony Long Vowels

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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