The Mat and the Star
Published on 28. May 2026
Book
Hardback
48 pages
979-8-88902-114-8 (ISBN)
Description
This funny story starring a mat, a jar, and a star helps kids learn to read.
The mat takes off on a fun trip to see the star!
Follow along to see where it goes!
Perfect for Emergent Readers at home or in the classroom!
In The Mat and the Star, Author Kelley M Likes and debut Illustrator Lauren Blunck invite children to learn and practice -ar words in a groovy kind of way.
INCLUDES 15 FLASHCARDS!
Kids ages: 4, 5, and 6
Grades: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Emergent Reader
Lexile Level 100L
Decodable Book
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Persons
I create books to encourage, elevate, and inspire lifelong literacy.Hello! My name is Kelley M Likes. I'm a wife and mother of five spectacular children, who loves writing and creating stories to share with children and teens. I'm a retired T6 certified teacher with a knack for storytelling, lesson plans, and curriculum development. I'm a mini-stroke survivor and brain tumor-host who doesn't let anything get me down!EDUCATION: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management