{"product_id":"jacob-doesnt-read-1","title":"Jacob Doesn't Read","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacob Read loved everything about his name. Well, almost everything. He didn't like it when people called him Jacob Red; (like the color) or assumed he actually liked to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what happens when he has to write a report that REQUIRES reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith some guidance from his super sharp teacher and friends, Jacob learns the correct way to research and present a fun fact-filled report. His classmates also present some amazing facts about everything from the smallest dinosaur with the largest name to a cat that barks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeted for children ages 7-9, teacher\/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a funny and informative chapter book that guides new researchers in their quest for facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for classroom usage―follows Language Arts Common Core Curriculum Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 AMAZING presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"What do you remember\" section\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy Moments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman to English translation section\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePERFECT FOR: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids ages: 7, 8, and 9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrades: 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransitional Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLexile Level 630L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark is a wonderfully engaging story that cleverly tackles reading reluctance, research skills, and classroom presentations, with humor and curriculum-aligned structure. It's perfect for teachers, reluctant readers, and families looking to boost literacy confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Common Core aligned Language Arts story\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e encourages reading through humor and facts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e reluctant reader meets research project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e a classroom favorite for teaching nonfiction skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e character education and literacy support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e early chapter book with animal facts and fun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade classroom libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e turns research into a reading adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree Lesson Plans \u0026amp; Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. 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