The Caption Book format encourages beginning readers to interact with the print. Large-sized print is separate from the picture. Print placement establishes a top, left starting position. High frequency words and language are repeated to support young children in reading stories while they learn more about the conventions of printed language. In the Nursery Rhyme Set, traditional nursery rhymes are illustrated and have clear print text to engage young readers.
Teachers can introduce the nursery rhymes through charts and songs.
Children can then read and enjoy their own versions at home as they sing, count, read and recite these old favorites in new multi-cultural contexts. Each page has one to three lines of text. The text is supported by pictures and predictable patterns making these sets easy to enjoy and practice at home. In Set 2, the character Max is introduces as a baby. In another book, Max's birthday is celebrated.