Duck and Cub (Drumbeat Decodables #1)

By Sandra Samatte, Julian Grafenauer
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Join Duck and Cub as they play in the mud then splash in a tub of suds!

Duck and Cub is part of the Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection, a groundbreaking beginning reader series designed to strengthen and advance phonics and reading skills.

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Description

In Duck and Cub, young readers will study the short “u” vowel sound as Duck and Cub run in the mud then jump in a tub filled with suds. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, short vowel words, and fun activities for extended learning.

Published in collaboration with Indigenous Education Press (IEP), a First Nation-owned publisher passionate about Indigenous Education, the Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection provides the systematic practice children require to become phonics-wise readers. This series focuses on words and sentences with consistent and predictable phonics patterns that allow for an immersive reading experience with optimal decoding and engagement. Author Sandra Samatte has a Bachelor of Education degree and expertise in creating Indigenous books and resources that are respectful, are culturally appropriate, and hold cultural integrity for educators, children, and young people.

The Drumbeat Decodable collection is set in the context of an Anishinaabe perspective using lived experiences, voice, and illustrations of Indigenous Author and Educator, Sandra Samatte, Skownan First Nation, and Lead Designer Julian Grafenauer, Rolling River First Nation. The Drumbeat Decodable collection does not represent all First Nations, Inuit, Métis or Native American perspectives. Indigenous Peoples, of which Anishinaabe or Anishinaabeg are a part, are diverse and live across Turtle Island.

Web discount do not apply to any titles under the Bebop Books® imprint.

About the Creators

Sandra Samatte

Sandra Samatte, Anishinaabe, member of Ne-biimiskonaan (Skownan) First Nation, Treaty 2 Territory. Sandra has a Bachelor of Education degree. She is an Author and is currently the CEO of Indigenous Education Press (IEP). Her passion for Indigenous Education has been focused on creating Indigenous books and resources that are respectful, are culturally appropriate, and hold cultural integrity for educators, children, and young people.

Julian Grafenauer

Julian Grafenauer, Anishinaabe, member of Ditibineya-ziibiing (Rolling River) First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory. Julian is the Lead Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Indigenous Education Press (IEP). Julian's distinct design and style bring to life Indigenous stories including the Drumbeat Decodables as well as many other Indigenous books published by IEP.

Reviews

  • * "Simple text with clear and specific targeted practice for emergent readers reinforce foundational skills like segmenting and blending CVC words. . . Wonderful resources for parents to read together with children. The illustrations are breathtaking and lend themselves to lots of rich conversation."

    - School Library Journal

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781643797632
  • Price $9.95
  • Publication Date Aug 05, 2025
  • Trim Size 9 × 6 in
  • Weight N/A
  • Page Count 20
  • Word Count 116
  • Interests

  • Imprint Bebop Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Indigenous / Animal Stories
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Readers / Beginner
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Indigenous / General
  • Themes Phonics / Decodables, Alaskan Native / Indigenous / First Nations / Native American, Animals / Pets, Childhood Experiences / Memories, Environment / Nature / Science
  • Languages English
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 4 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades PreK - 3
  • Guided Reading D
  • DRA 4
  • Lexile Level 160
  • Lexile Measurement 160L
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
  • This Book is Included in These Collections: