Ready? Set. Birthday! -|Raymond and Roxy, Step Into Reading, Step 2|-

This Step 2 early reader captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day—their birthday!Raymond likes to do everything fast! It|s almost his birthday and he can|t wait! He tries goes outside to play. He helps Papa wash the car. He even goes to bed early in hopes time will fly, but his birthday can|t come fast enough! Maybe his friend Roxy can help him enjoy the wait ...and his special day, too! This sequel to Ready? Set. Raymond -|which marks its 20th Anniversary in 2022!|- will delight fans and new readers alike. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.