Johnny is encouraged by his mother to take walks to relieve his boredom during the summer. He soon finds joy in walking as he collects rocks, goes to the library, finds some coins and meets a special friend. These Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about every day life and adventures. Educators' resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teacher notes available on website.