The 'Learn to Read with Tug the Pup' program features important common core state standards connections, including sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The eleven short stories in box set one are guided reading levels A-C, which means it's the perfect entry point for new readers, with simple and predictable stories. Each box set also comes with reward stickers and a parents' guide that provides hours of additional reading activities.