The Rollicking Rhymes series of stories is written especially for pre-readers and beginning readers. The rhymes are based on a limited number of word families, so that readers can recognize the endings of the words and develop fluency faster. Many rhymes also feature predictable repetitions of key words and phrases to help your child learn other words more quickly as well. The humor and whimsical illustrations found throughout the Rollicking Rhymes series help engage and keep the attention of new readers. In The Mother Goose News, the familiar fairy-tale characters also will help your child feel more comfortable with the text.