Finally， a phonics primer that's not un-bear-able! Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger， Lazy Bear， Crazy Bear is a collection of zany cartoons carefully designed to teach all five long vowel sounds. Bold， graphic illustrations from award-winning artist Ben Hodson and carefully controlled text make Lazy Bear， Crazy Bear perfect for both beginners just learning to decode and for older or reluctant readers who need a refresher in foundational phonics rules. Readers who go wild for Lazy Bear， Crazy Bear can also brush up on their short vowel sounds with the companion book， Gran on a Fan. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts