Amber Brown's parents aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes her dad goes on dates, or her mom goes on vacation... without Amber. Then Mom and Max deicde to move to a new house - maybe even a new town! Some kids have parents who stay together. Some kids don't have to think about moving from their school and all their friends. Some kids seem to have no problems at all... and…
the authors has summarize the latest research on these 'new essentials' for teaching reading, and show how this research translates into classroom practise.'
It's Shirley's birthday and she's Very excited. Her little sister, Doris, is very exited too. But then Doris discovers that the presents are not for her...