Matty and Patty Author:Cheryl Christian In these rebus storybooks, pictures replace some of the words so that pre-readers can help to "read" the story. Attached to the front and back covers of each book are color-coded, removable picture and word cards. When the cards are removed, a fold-out dictionary remains to help the young "reader". As children match each picture to its c... more »olor-coded word, they learn to read the word and discover that reading is fun! In this book, Matty and Patty are living happily together when Patty has an accident. Matty's weeping causes their friends to join in the general sorrow. The ensuing chaos makes a charmingly silly tale. Ages 3-6.« less