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Stan, Fred and Ned: An Early Decodable Chapter Book
Written by Kami Knight and Michelle Travers
Stan, Fran and Ned are off for a fun day at the pond -but a mischievous duck has other plans! Fran's red hat is snatched by the duck, leading to slips, splashes, and loads of laughs. A sudden storm sends them running home, but their next trip brings even more adventure!
Discover why this early decodable chapter book is perfect for developing readers.
Featured Author:
Kami Knight
Co-Author of Stan, Fran and Ned: An Early Decodable Chapter Book
Kami lives in Barrie, Ontario, with her husband, their teenage daughters, Maya and Sophie, and
their dog, Bailey. Kami is an elementary school teacher and has been sharing her love of books
with students in Ontario for over 20 years. Before that, she taught internationally, where she saw
how powerful the right story can be in building connections with children. An avid reader, Kami
is drawn to stories that spark the imagination and immerse readers in unforgettable adventures.
She is passionate about finding and creating high-interest books that meet young readers where
they are and support them on the journey between learning to read and truly loving to read.
Featured Author:
Michelle Travers
Co-Author of Stan, Fran and Ned: An Early Decodable Chapter Book
Michelle is an elementary school teacher with over 22 years of experience in Barrie, Ontario. She is passionate about helping students deepen their love of reading, guiding them beyond the written words to make meaningful global connections and apply lessons from texts to their everyday lives.
Michelle has also collaborated with Mel as an editor, where she discovered a love for refining stories, especially the Stinky Puppy Adventure series. This experience has inspired her to pursue her own writing, with a focus on creating heartfelt stories that explore character development, conflict and enduring themes.
As a mother to Briar and Cooper, Michelle has shared her love of reading from the very beginning, treasuring memories of reading to them even before they were born, and continuing those moments side by side with a book in their laps. One of her favourite memories is sitting on the floor of Chapters with Briar, laughing together over the Fancy Nancy series. Another fond memory is reading all the Harry Potter series together over two years and watching both Briar and Cooper’s faces grow with excitement as each chapter progressed.
Pedro the Potoo Couldn't Stay Still
Written by Melanie Hornik
Pedro the Potoo, is the most unusual potoo bird in the rainforest and all the other potoos have had enough! No matter how hard he tries or how much others complain, Pedro cannot stay still. This gets him into a lot of trouble. What can Pedro do?
Pedro the Potoo Couldn’t Stay Still is a heartwarming tale about bravery, friendship, and why being different and embracing what makes you uniquely YOU can be your greatest strength. Perfect for little explorers who march to their own beat—get ready for giggles and a warm fuzzy feeling!
