The Adventures of Dan and Sam

Unlocking the mystery of the printed word is exciting for all readers. It happens at different times and in different ways for children. The Adventures of Dan and Sam is the first in our series of books concentrating on short vowel sounds. Suzon Babitt Weber is a reading specialist with expertise in dyslexia. She had been looking for new stories with high interest and vocabulary tailored to the needs of the early dyslexic reader. Collaborating with Phyllis Yingling, a published author, she proposed a series of new stories aimed at reading mastery. Phyllis S. Yingling is the author of the series as well as other children’s books. She taught students with special needs, including the hearing impaired, for over 20 years. Her skill as a writer enables her to craft high interest stories for children who gain confidence unlocking short vowel words. Pamela Yourell, is an illustrator of children’s books. Her delight in creating wonderful drawings for these stories adds to the reader’s enjoyment as well as understanding. All three collaborators have been involved in Maryland Schools. The Steps to Success Series of 4 books use the Orton-Gillingham approach. The Adventures of Dan and Sam has 3 chapters of exciting adventures. Dan and Sam and the RV Trip is a sequel with 7 chapters of new adventures The Fantastic Fan and 7 More Fantastic Stories has 8 distinct high interest stories. The Best Trip Yet introduces Dan and Sam as travelers and story tellers in 6 exciting chapters.