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The Brand New Readers Classroom Box
The Brand New Readers Classroom Box
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ABOUT
Available as a classroom boxed set, our acclaimed, teacher-approved Brand New Readers make reading a success the very first time — giving those just-beginning (PreK-1st grade) readers and ELL students the confidence to continue reading and enjoy it.
Each Brand New Readers Classroom Box contains:
- 120 paperback books — 6 copies each of 20 titles including:
Eddie and Little Skunk No Eggs for Eddie
Fish Makes Faces Picnic
Good Night, Dinah Piggy’s Bath
Hide-and-Seek Play Ball!
It’s Snowing Pop Pop Pop Pop
It’s Super Mouse! Termite Bites
Kazam’s Cards Termite Bounces
Lick, Lick, Drip, Drip Where Is Kazam?
Little and Big Worm Is Stuck
Monkey Eats Worms Worm Smells
- A reproducible certificate of achievement
- 12 make-your-own Brand New Readers
- A 16-page teachers’ guide
- Guided reading and early intervention levels for each title (A-C; 1-3)
STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS
Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.
In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.
The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.
PRODUCT TYPES
Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:
Omnibus
- Large, hardcover collections
- Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
- Typically 800-1000+ pages
- Higher price point, often €100-€150
Oversized Hardcover (OHC)
- Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
- Collect shorter runs or story arcs
- Usually 300-600 pages
- Priced between €30-€50
Hardcover (HC)
- Standard-sized hardcover books
- Collect 6-12 issues typically
- Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
- Priced around €25-€35
Trade Paperback (TP)
- Softcover collections
- Standard comic book size
- Usually collect 4-6 issues
- Most affordable option, typically €15-€25
Other Formats
- Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
- Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
- Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues
The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs