Picture Book for All Ages

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning for all ages and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study.

Do you know which dinosaur looked like it was wearing a Grecian helmet and which dinosaur skeleton fascinated an English king? How are dinosaurs classified, and what can be learned from fossils today? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you encounter thirty awe-inspiring creatures in The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins. (79 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

Have you ever thought about the extraordinary animals that lived long ago? Paleontologists and other scientists have made many fascinating discoveries about these incredible, often spine-chilling ancient creatures. Join us for a ton of fun as we learn about them one by one in Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez! (35 pages, full-color, 10″x7″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 2

William and his family were hungry when rain did not come and their crops died. How could he help them? One day, he had an idea: make a windmill to use the power of the wind! This true story shows that when you have a little hope and you work hard, big things can happen.

61 pages

Level 1B

Jax loves to run, and he runs everywhere! He zip, zap, zooms at home, at the dock, even at the zoo. But his running gets him into lots of trouble until he learns that there’s a time and a place to . . . ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM!

62 pages, full-color

Level 2

What is life like in the Arctic? Come along with Ollie the ox and his herd of musk oxen to learn all about it! Then keep reading to explore the worlds of Sally the sloth and Adam the anteater. The fun facts and playful imagery in each tale will keep you smiling from beginning to end.

77 pages

Level 1B

Monkeys are coming; the monkeys won’t stop! They come through the door with a twirl and a hop. Monkeys are here, monkeys are there, on top of the lights and under the chair. Monkeys won’t listen; monkeys are wild! What can I do? I’m only one child!

59 pages

Level 1B

Billy and Ella work hard to grow plants in their garden. When their favorite vegetables start disappearing, they are determined to find the garden thief. Who could be stealing their peas? It’s up to them to find the clues and crack the case!

47 pages

Level 1B

What would you do if you were stuck inside on a rainy day? If you were Brent, you would make a robot pal! Join Brent and Bot as they learn how to play, take turns, and have fun.

61 pages

Level 1B

Uh-oh! Dad lost the key to the shed! He can’t do his work without his tools. Scott and Jon want to help him find the key, but they find much more than that when they search the marshes and creeks at Peck’s Cove.

43 pages

Two interactive books included in the optional Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your science studies.

As the “biggest rattler on the mountainside,” Buzztail has seen it all. As you follow along with his adventures and challenges, you will learn about the life cycle of a rattlesnake and meet many other animals and plants that share his ecosystem. This entertaining, yet informative, story will leave you with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of these scaly, slithering creatures. (58 pages, 5.5”x8.5”)

From frogs with big eyes to salamanders that don’t use their eyes at all, from turtles that lure prey right into their mouths to lizards that snatch up insects with suction-cup tongues, there is so much variety to be found among reptiles and amphibians. Packed with vibrant full-color photos that are both entertaining and informational, Curious Reptiles and Amphibians explores fun facts about many of God’s most fascinating creatures. (59 pages, 11”x8.5”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

The 120 engaging parent-led lessons in the Level 2 Course Book are open-and-go and were carefully designed to reduce teaching time, yet be academically robust. The course covers over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and so much more. All of this is taught in gentle, natural, and enjoyable ways for the child.

• 346 pages
• Full color
• 120 lessons
• Wire bound; 8.5”x11”

The Reading Booster C Cards and Reading Booster C Books Set are also needed to complete this course.

This beautiful course filled with engaging, vibrant graphics and activities helps children ages 3 and older to recognize numbers and letters and learn the sounds of the letters. It also gives students practice with fine motor skills and teaches about colors, shapes, counting, rhyming, sorting, order of events, and more. This course strives to assist you in creating a solid educational foundation through fun, interactive, hands-on lessons that require minimal preparation.

• PDF for self-printing
• 185 pages
• 90 lessons
• Full color

The Preschool Practice Sheets and Preschool Folder Activities are also needed to complete this course.

9 Preschool Folder Activities add fun and hands-on learning to the preschool course. Children learn and practice letter names and sounds through activities like Otter Ponds, Feed the Elephant, and more.

• PDF for self-printing (both standard version and low-ink version for folders are included)
• 9 folders including various activities
• 14 pages of punch-out items to use with the folders
• Full color

Note: Each Folder Activity focuses on a certain set of letters, not the whole alphabet.

Preschool Practice Sheets contain both letter activity pages, which are incorporated with the lessons in the Preschool Course Book as well as practice sheets for additional review.

The Preschool Course Book will tell you when to use the integrated letter activity pages and provide a list of supplies needed. Preschool Practice Sheets contains letter activity pages and additional sheets which provide fun, hands-on practice of the concepts taught in each unit. Each unit includes ten Preschool Practice Sheets that provide additional review of the principles taught. The practice sheets are optional and are not scheduled in the course book.

• PDFs for self-printing
• 98 pages
• Full color

This beautiful course filled with engaging, vibrant graphics and activities helps children ages 3 and older to recognize numbers and letters and learn the sounds of the letters. It also gives students practice with fine motor skills and teaches about colors, shapes, counting, rhyming, sorting, order of events, and more. This course strives to assist you in creating a solid educational foundation through fun, interactive, hands-on lessons that require minimal preparation.

• 185 pages
• 90 lessons
• Full color
• Wire bound

The Preschool Practice Sheets and Preschool Folder Activities are also needed to complete this course.

9 Preschool Folder Activities add fun and hands-on learning to the preschool course. Children learn and practice letter names and sounds through activities like Otter Ponds, Feed the Elephant, and more.

• 9 folders including various activities and games
• 14 pages of punch-out pieces to use with the folders
• Full color
• Plastic pouch included for easy storage

Note: Each Folder Activity focuses on a certain set of letters, not the whole alphabet.

Preschool Practice Sheets contain both letter activity pages, which are incorporated with the lessons in the Preschool Course Book, as well as optional practice sheets for additional review.

The Preschool Course Book will tell you when to use the integrated letter activity pages and provide a list of supplies needed. Each unit contains letter activity pages and also includes ten additional, optional practice sheets which provide fun, hands-on practice and additional of the concepts taught in each unit. The practice sheets are optional and are not scheduled in the course book.

• 98 pages
• Full color
• Bound at the top for easy removal and use

This optional activity book for grades K–3 allows for younger students to join in and learn along with their older siblings with the US Constitution and Government Course. The 38-page Activity Book is not integrated into the course, nor does it follow the scope and sequence of the course. It simply has fun activities about colonial times and Founding Fathers for younger children to enjoy.

This one-of-a-kind original game offers great math fact practice for children in grades K and higher. Two games offered in both single-player or two-player options help children practice facts independently or with a parent or partner. Addition facts 1–9 are practiced along with odd and even.

This game is recommended to complement the Simply Good and Beautiful Math K Course along with Snowy Owl Subtraction. These games can also be used for children in Math 1 and above for additional practice and mastery.

Full-color sturdy 5″X3.5″ box includes:

• Instructions for both single-player and two-player games
• 75 cards including addition facts, answers, and odd/even cards

This one-of-a-kind original game offers great math fact practice for children in grades K and higher. Two games offered in both single-player or two-player options help children practice facts independently or with a parent or partner. Subtraction facts 1–9 are practiced along with one more and one less.

This game is recommended to complement the Simply Good and Beautiful Math K Course along with Anteater Addition. These games can also be used for children in Math 1 and above for additional practice and mastery.

Full-color sturdy 5″X3.5″ box includes:

• Instructions for both single-player and two-player games
• 55 cards including subtraction facts, answers, and playing cards including owls and eggs

My Third Nature Reader includes 20 short stories for beginning readers at a second-grade reading level. Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or a group of sight words. My Third Nature Reader follows the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster C Cards, which are integrated into the Level 2 Language Arts Course Set. For example, Story #16 in the My Third Nature Reader covers the phonics concept OUR and OUGH that correlates with a reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.

• 182 pages
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, full color, 5.5″x8.5″

My Third Nature Reader is not integrated into the language arts course, but is designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. The Good and the Beautiful’s wonderful readers boost confidence and makes reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

Note: My First Readers correlate with the Reading Booster A Cards. My Second Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster B Cards.

My Third Nature Reader is also available in PDF format by clicking here.

Each lesson in the Level 2 Course Book will direct you to work on these beautiful and fun Reading Booster Cards and/or Books. The child will go through the Cards and Books at his or her own pace. Once a card is mastered, your child selects a sticker from the sticker sheets in the back and places it on the “Mastered” circle at the bottom of the card.

Each card focuses on a certain phonics principle or a group of second grade sight words. Review cards are placed intermittently throughout the cards. These Reading Booster Cards will also tell you when to read the Reading Booster Books. These adorable and fascinating books correlate directly with each card.

• 64 pages and 2 pages of stickers
• Full color cardstock pages
• Wire bound; 5.5”x8.5”

By Maggie Felsch

When Molly and her dad find an injured falcon, they can never guess the new experiences that are about to unfold. With the help of new friends, Molly learns much about birds of prey and dedicates herself to nurturing the falcon back to health. When she and her friends find themselves in a dangerous situation, their survival skills are put to the test. Parents and children alike will love reading and learning side by side in this delightful and inspiring tale.

• Hardcover with fabric bookmark
• 98 black and white pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Wesley and the Wolves, is included in the Reading Booster C Books Set which is integrated with the Level 2 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned and correlates directly with the Reading Booster C Cards.

By Jenny Phillips

In this timeless tale, Wesley is a cheerful, good-hearted boy, but he likes to tease. When his teasing brings serious consequences, the villagers no longer trust him. How can he gain their trust again? Wesley wants to solve this problem, even if it takes hard work. He also wants to solve mysteries about two items he found: a key and a hidden door in a mountain. Kids will love following Wesley’s story while learning new reading skills along the way.

• Hardcover with fabric bookmark
• 75 black and white pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Molly and the Falcon, is included in the Reading Booster C Books Set which is integrated with the Level 2 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned and correlates directly with the Reading Booster C Cards.