Ready to Read 2: At The Pond Story Book

Splash into reading with our At the Pond Story Book, the second interactive reader in our Ready to Read series from Gather ’Round! Designed to pair with Ready to Read Book 2, this comic-style story brings early reading to life with a simple, engaging format that builds confidence through shared reading.

Each page features a read-together structure: bolded words are for your child to read, while non-bolded text is for the parent or teacher. This allows young learners to participate in reading right away, offering just the right amount of support while encouraging independence.

Included in the book is a reading log to track re-reading throughout the week—helping your child grow from sounding out words to smooth, confident reading without pressure or overwhelm. The vibrant illustrations and relatable story make practicing fun and purposeful!

Product Details:

• Printed physical copy – ships directly to you

• Size: 8.5” x 11”

• Length: 24 pages

• Format: Staple-bound

• Designed for: Shared reading, early phonics, and sight word practice

• Style: Comic-book format with original, engaging illustrations

• Includes: Fluency-building reading log for ongoing reading progress

Whether you’re following along with the Ready to Read: At the Pond unit or using this as a standalone early literacy tool, this storybook helps lay a joyful foundation for lifelong reading.