Jacob Doesn't Read

Jacob Read loved everything about his name. Well, almost everything. He didn't like it when people called him Jacob Red; (like the color) or assumed he actually liked to read.

So what happens when he has to write a report that REQUIRES reading? 

With some guidance from his super sharp teacher and friends, Jacob learns the correct way to research and present a fun fact-filled report. His classmates also present some amazing facts about everything from the smallest dinosaur with the largest name to a cat that barks.

Daxton was next in the lineup. "Lunch boxes, by Daxton L.," Daxton began. "I like lunch boxes. Lunch boxes were created to hold lunches.

"Every morning, my mom packs my lunch in my lunch box. You can have lots of different things for lunch, but I like sandwiches.

"One day, my mom forgot to put my lunch in my lunch box and all I had to eat was a napkin. It didn't taste very good and I was still hungry after eating it.

"When I got home and told my mom, she felt so bad she baked me cookies. Cookies are wonderful for dinner." 

Jacob just stared at Daxton. Did he just say he ate his napkin?

Targeted for children ages 7-9, teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a funny and informative chapter book that guides new researchers in their quest for facts. 

Great for classroom usage―follows Language Arts Common Core Curriculum Standards. 

Includes:

24 AMAZING presentations

A "What do you remember" section

Happy Moments

German to English translation section

PERFECT FOR:

Kids ages: 7, 8, and 9

Grades: 2nd & 3rd

Transitional Reader

Lexile Level 630L

Jacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark is a wonderfully engaging story that cleverly tackles reading reluctance, research skills, and classroom presentations, with humor and curriculum-aligned structure. It's perfect for teachers, reluctant readers, and families looking to boost literacy confidence.

~ Common Core aligned Language Arts story

~ encourages reading through humor and facts

~ reluctant reader meets research project

~ a classroom favorite for teaching nonfiction skills

~ character education and literacy support

~ early chapter book with animal facts and fun

~ perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade classroom libraries

~ turns research into a reading adventure

Free Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com