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When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Nick opens big presents and small presents. In his smallest present was a packet of seeds. Nick plants them, waters them, and waits for them to grow. What is his surprise! La sorpresa del cumpleaños de Nico(Nick’s Birthday Surprise!) is an innovativeLightning Readerthat features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4 features less than 50 words and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in an English version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with ourLightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series. Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!