Molly Coxe

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Molly has been writing and illustrating picture books for thirty-five years. Her Early Readers have sold over 2 million copies. "Rat Attack", published in 2018 by Kane Press, was chosen for the Kindergarten Summer Reading List

by the New York Public Library. The entire series, Bright Owl Books, appears on a School Library Journal Blog featuring Best Early Readers of 2018--twice!!!!!

Molly just completed A Ticket for Cricket, a Beginner Book for Random House.

Molly is a certified high school English teacher and preschool teacher. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and lives in northern California, and southern France, where she is working on a picture book about a courageous young mouse named Jackpot, who lives in medieval castle.

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Big Egg (Step into Reading) Apr 7, 2010

by Molly Coxe

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One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose ege can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it doesn't belong to that wily Fox!

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Cat Traps (Step into Reading) Apr 23, 2010

by Molly Coxe

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Cat wants a snack. Cat sets a trap. Cat gets...in trouble! Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading.

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Hot Dog (Step into Reading) Mar 24, 2010

by Molly Coxe

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Mile 1 books entice brand-new readers with rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. The type is big, the words are easy, and the art is bright and bold., , Poor Dog. He's awfully hot! But Mom won't share her lemonade. Cat won't share his shady spot on the porch. And Skunk's making a real stink about sharing his hollow log. What does a hot Dog have to do to get cool?

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A Ticket for Cricket (Beginner Books(R)) Jan 5, 2021

by Molly Coxe

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A funny Beginner Book about the difficulties of being a big brother--perfect for kids who love bugs and space!

In this charming, rhymed easy-reader, energetic Little Cricket longs to go someplace where he can play and make noise without waking up his new baby sibling. But when Cricket finds a ticket that (literally!) takes him out of this world,he discovers that the best place to have fun is at home with his family--including Baby Cricket! Ideal for reading alone or reading out loud, A Ticket for Cricket is the perfect choice for beginning readers, big brothers or sisters, bug-lovers, budding astronomers, or kids who are all of the above!

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

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Cubs in a Tub (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Russ and Gus are bored . . . until they take a tub for a ride. This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short "u" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, launches with Molly Coxe's five photographic stories, which feature the short vowel sounds and are each only around 100 words. These irresistibly silly stories help kids learn to read through repetition and by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds—giving kids the perfect start on educational success.

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Gran huevo (Big Egg Spanish Edition) (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading)) Feb 8, 2022

by Molly Coxe

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A Spanish edition of the Step 1 early reader about a mama hen and big, heavy, mysterious egg!

One morning, Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. This isn't her egg! Here's a hint, Hen—it doesn't belong to that wily Fox, either!

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. LEYENDO A PASOS is a Spanish-language line of Step into Reading.

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Princess Pig (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Pig and Twig are playing Princess. Pig gets three wishes. But she wants more! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short "i" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, launches with Molly Coxe's five photographic stories, which feature the short vowel sounds and are each only around 100 words. These irresistibly silly stories help kids learn to read through repetition and by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds—giving kids the perfect start on educational success.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Rat Attack (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Discover Bright Owl Books! This super simple beginning readers series, created by best-selling Step into Reading author and illustrator Molly Coxe, features vowel sounds – basic building blocks of reading – and only around 100 words in each book. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success.

Gram is making jam. Can she keep it safe from all the rat attacks? This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short “a” vowel sound.

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Save the Cake! (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Kate and Nate baked a cake. Can they keep it safe from Snake? This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "a" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Greedy Beetle (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Beetle eats three leaves. What can Weevil and Flea eat? This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "e" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Hop Frog (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Frog helps Fox and Ox and Pollywog. But who will help Frog? This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short "o" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, launches with Molly Coxe's five photographic stories, which feature the short vowel sounds and are each only around 100 words. These irresistibly silly stories help kids learn to read through repetition and by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds—giving kids the perfect start on educational success.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Wet Hen (Bright Owl Books) Jul 10, 2020

by Molly Coxe

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Hen and her eggs are wet. Luckily her friend Ben is there to help! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short"e" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy readers, Bright Owl Books, launches with Molly Coxe's five photographic stories, which feature the short vowel sounds and are each only around 100 words. These irresistibly silly stories help kids learn to read through repetition and by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds—giving kids the perfect start on educational success.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

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