Hameray Publishing Group is dedicated to publishing innovative literacy materials for today's educators. Combining research-based methods with cutting-edge content, Hameray has developed titles for striving readers as well as those reading at grade level. Our most popular books are from the Joy Cowley Collection, featuring the timeless children's book character, Mrs. Wishy-Washy. Written by award-winning author Joy Cowley, this collection of leveled readers is easy to incorporate into any current reading program providing shared, guided, and independent reading opportunities for the whole class.
In addition to Early Readers, Hameray also publishes High Interest, Low Vocabulary book collections, for use in Grades 3-8. These books include the acclaimed Hameray Biography Series, the marine life collection Underwater Encounters, as well as the dynamic and exciting series Download. Preview them all and see how they fit into your library.
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JOY COWLEY COLLECTION VIDEOS
Listen and read along with Joy Cowley! Click below to watch one of five Joy Cowley Collection videos, available for your viewing pleasure! With narration by Joy Cowley herself, children can read and follow along with these early reader stories from the Green Set.
Click here to download a FREE sample book from the brand-new Kaleidoscope Collection! A series of fiction and non-fiction Leveled Readers authored by Reading Recovery teachers, with Joy Cowley ("Mrs. Wishy-Washy", "Dan the Flying Man", "The Meanies") serving as Consulting Editor.
Alan Trussell-Cullen sits down with Hameray Publishing to discuss new teaching methods and innovative reading materials that support striving readers on their way to comprehensive reading literacy. [read more]
Known as the Great Escape Artist, Harry Houdini became famous around the world for his daring magical acts. His career defied death, and amazed all who saw his performances. In his most popular act, Houdini was locked underwater, bound with chains and handcuffs, only to escape a few moments later unharmed.This extraordinary man led an extraordinary life, earning respect from generations of magicians.
The third release in the Joy Cowley CD Collection, the Orange Set Audio Support features the stories of Joy Cowley in her own voice! Listen as Joy reads all 15 titles from the Orange Set, including stories from Little Sister and Big Brother, Barbie Lamb, Pen and Pencil, the Gruesomes, and Little Oscar.