When a child is learning to read, every word counts Terry the turtle wants to fly. But will he find the courage to try, even though his friends think it is a silly idea? La tortuga tonta (The Foolish Turtle) is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide This title is also available in and English version Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading Check out our other titles in this series Each title is available in and English and Spanish version