Margaret Hillert Book order
Margaret Hillert dedicated her life to writing, beginning with poetry as a child and continuing throughout her career as an educator and author. As a first-grade teacher, she recognized a critical gap in reading materials for emerging readers, inspiring her to create accessible stories and poetry. Her prolific body of work, comprising over 80 books, has been instrumental in helping children worldwide learn to read. Hillert's approach emphasizes clear, engaging language, making complex literacy skills attainable for young learners.






- 2021
- 2016
Help for Dear Dragon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story follows a boy who seeks help for his sick dragon, leading to a heartwarming journey of recovery with the aid of a friendly veterinarian. This re-illustrated edition enhances the reading experience for beginners, promoting independent reading through high frequency words and repetition. It encourages confidence while exploring everyday adventures with an imaginary pet. Additionally, the book includes educator resources, such as reading reinforcement activities and a comprehensive word list, focusing on essential language and reading skills.
- 2016
Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story follows a young boy who receives a pet dragon for his birthday, leading to a friendship filled with playful adventures. This re-illustrated edition enhances the reading experience for beginners, emphasizing high frequency words and repetition to boost confidence. It includes educator resources such as reading activities and a word list, targeting foundational language and reading skills like phonological awareness and vocabulary. Additional teachers' notes are accessible online, making it a valuable tool for fostering independent reading.
- 2016
The Cow That Got Her Wish
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story follows Brownie the Cow, who dreams of jumping over the Moon, presented in a whimsical rhyming verse. This re-illustrated edition is designed for Beginning-to-Read readers, promoting independent reading through high-frequency words and repetition. It includes educator resources such as reading reinforcement activities and a word list, focusing on foundational language and reading skills like phonological awareness, phonics, and comprehension. Additional teacher notes are accessible online, enhancing the learning experience.
- 2016
Come to School, Dear Dragon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A boy's imaginative journey unfolds as his pet dragon joins him at school, participating in activities like painting and reading. The re-illustrated edition enhances the appeal for young readers, promoting independent reading through high frequency words and repetition. This engaging story fosters confidence while introducing foundational language and reading skills. Educator resources, including reading reinforcement activities and a comprehensive word list, support teachers in enhancing phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- 2016
Little Runaway
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A kitten runs away from its mother in the fall and sees the leaves turn, apples drop and birds flying south. Seeing a big jack-o-lantern, the kitten decides its time to go back to its mother. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, 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. Educator 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.
- 2016
Little Cowboy & the Big Cowboy
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Authorized adapted reprint from the U.S. English language edition" -- Title page verso.
- 2016
It's Halloween, Dear Dragon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Authorized adapted reprint from the U.S. English language edition"--Title page verso.
- 2016
What Is It?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A story in rhyming verse that tells the tale of two children following a long red string in order to meet an unusual playmate. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator 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. Teachers notes available on website.
- 2016
Ball Book
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An easy format concept book focusing on ball-shaped objects, including toys and Earth. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, 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. Educator 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.