Cute Bee Pic

Wise Learn To Read Series

by Dr. Francis H. Wise
Children reading since 1973

15 Minutes & Reading!

If your child is at least four years old, then you could have them reading in 15 minutes! He or she doesn't need to know the alphabet, and children will often learn to read our first "book" in about 15 minutes. Most 4 and 5 year old children can read, if given a “book” that makes sense to them. How do we know this? Children all across the world have learned to read from our series for almost 30 years.

Picture of B and bee

How does it work?

Before a child begins reading they have not had to focus on small objects, such as words, or letters. By introducing large letters along with pictures in the first couple of books, your child will easily remember the letters. When the letters are put next to each other, to form words, your child gets the idea that letters have sounds and this is how words are made. As the child reads the pictures next to the words we slowly remove the pictures until they are only reading the words. Presto, he or she is reading. The pictures are like training wheels for words.

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There are five letters and five words in the first reader. Your child will feel a sense of achievement, because he or she has read a complete book. As the series progresses, the letters and words become smaller, allowing for more words to be added to each page. Believe it or not, children who read our series are unaware of the increasing words per page because their level of ability increases, through repetition, and having fun. What better way to introduce your child to reading.

See for yourself, sit down with your child and Read Book 1 "Bees".

Where did they come from?

Pic of Franklin as child
Me as a child posing with one of the readers

My father, Dr. Francis H. Wise, wanted to give the gift of reading to all children. He created a publishing company and we (Mom, Dad and me), printed the Dr. Wise Learn-to-Read series when I was a child. I helped putting the books in boxes and any other way I could find to help at that age. That was over 20 years ago that I was helping with the printed books and today I've been looking for a way to share my dad's gift to have children reading and this web site is my first step to bringing his vision to a reality.

How much do they cost?

There are 20 readers and they are available in 5 volumes. Each volume has 4 books and costs $29.95 and you can read the first reader on the website for free. The books are available on Amazon. Buy Now!

 

What will it be like? (Testimonials)

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April 8, 2008
Cindy

I was so glad to find your books are still around. I used them to teach my 3 boys when each of them turned four. They all learned to read easily because of your teaching style. All three were reading well by the time they started kindergarten. Some became helpers in class to aid other children who needed help. I have told so many people about your books because it was such a logical way to teach young children to read.

Now I would like to get another set of books for when grandchildren come along. Thank you for your work and contribution to literacy. All Children could use this series!

Cindy Raucci
June 3, 2008
Kristine

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Wise,

Thank you so much for your books. I am 35 years old and my parents taught me how to read by using your books when I was 3 going on 4. My brother also use the books to learn how to read as did my 2 nieces. Now, my 4 year old son is learning to read. It is so exciting watching him "get it" and learn the words. Years ago my father wrote our names and the date on the inside cover as each of us readers finished a book. What a wonderful record.

thanks!

Kristine Schnebly Lawhorn
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