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After The ABC's By Author D. Marie Grainkeeper

About Book

After The ABC’S?

What comes after learning the ABC’s?

A whole world of words, sounds, and silly adventures with Snuffly the puppy!

After the ABC’s? Snuffly Puppy Poems is a joyful collection of playful poems that follow Snuffly through his everyday puppy life—sniffing, splashing, tumbling, dreaming, and discovering new things. Each poem is short, rhythmic, and full of gentle humor, making it perfect for early readers who are ready to move beyond the alphabet and into confident reading.

Created to support reading practice while keeping things fun, this book helps children build vocabulary, listening skills, and a love for language. With lovable illustrations and familiar moments kids recognize, Snuffly’s adventures turn learning to read into a happy, wag-your-tail experience.

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Snuffly’s Handbook

Snuffly’s Handbook with WARM-UPS AND VICTORY LAPS!  Every page in Snuffly’s handbook matches a page of verse in “After the ABC’s?  Snuffly Puppy Poems!” Remember how we learned to read? Whether it was easy, hard, or just right, we learned letter by letter, word by word.
AN EXAMPLE OF A WARM-UP AT THE TOP OF A PAGE: 

true

lack

lock

lizard

blue

black

block

blizzard

What “bl” word from above sounds best in the blank below?

Snuffly puppy loves to chew!

Yum, yum, yum, a new _______ shoe!

EXAMPLE (partial) OF A “VICTORY LAP” ON THE BOTTOM OF A PAGE:

Listen. Now, instead of “bl” at the beginning of words, “bl” is hiding in the middle

The baby babbles as he dabbles with his food.

His big sister, Mabel, sets the table.

Their dog dribbles as he nibbles on his kibble

Snuffly’s Handbook is a cheerful guide to the busy, bouncy world of a curious puppy who learns by doing. From sniffing new smells to splashing in puddles and figuring out everyday surprises, Snuffly shows young readers that learning happens everywhere—especially during play.

Filled with gentle humor, simple language, and familiar moments children recognize, this book helps early readers build confidence while enjoying short, playful lessons. Each page invites kids to observe, think, and laugh alongside Snuffly as he discovers how the world works, one paw at a time.

Snuffly's Handbook By Author D. Marie Grainkeeper