All About Spelling Beehive Reader (Review)

You’ve heard my rave about our favorite spelling program All About Spelling here. And, I shared with you my excitement over the new Beehive Reader 1 to go along with AAS here.

We finally received a copy of the Beehive Reader 1 of our own for review for the TOS Crew. Let me just say that this reader is just gorgeous. It is a beautifully illustrated, high-quality hardback book. Perfect for young readers.

Here’s some general information on the new Beehive Reader 1:

• It was created for the beginning reader.
• It is a collection of 10 short stories on 160 pages inside a high-quality hardcover book.
• Each page is printed on non-glare paper, making it easy on the eyes for children.
• The reader correlates 100% with All About Spelling Level 1.
• When one is using AAS Level 1, instructions are included in the corresponding lesson when it is time for the student to read a story in the reader, making it easy on the parent for scheduling reading time.
• The reader can also be used independently of the AAS program.
• It is written with natural phrasing and line breaks, making for smooth, enjoyable reading for the student.
• The subtle underlining helps with tracking if needed, but otherwise easily ignored if not needed.
• Beautiful illustrations throughout the book are included, and the stories use simple words and sentences.
• Natural language and real storylines, including some funny stories make reading enjoyable for both student and parent.
• Beehive Reader 1 was recently awarded a Silver Medal for The Moonbeam’s Children’s Book Awards.

From All About Spelling:
“Your beginning reader will delight in finding out what happens when…
…a busy cat lives in a windmill
…a sleepy bear cub takes a nap
…a grumpy duck demands a snack
…a singing bat befriends a lonely king
…a curious boy shrinks from tall to small
…and much more!”

I love how the Beehive Reader correlates with All About Spelling Level 1. In my AAS Book, it will tell me when it is time for my child to read the particular story that goes with the spelling lesson that we completed. An excellent and enjoyable reinforcement that my 2nd grader loves. The stories are cute, not too difficult for my child to read, and the illustrations are so well done. Did I tell you she loves this reader?? We both do!

All About Spelling has offered up these wonderful sample pages for me to share with you:



The readers are part of a new series developed by All About Spelling called All About Reading. A new website for All About Reading is in development and will be available this summer.

Beehive Reader 1 is available for purchase for $19.95 at the All About Spelling Website. It is a little pricey for a reader, in my opinion, at first glance. But.....the fact that it correlates with AAS, and the high-quality it is composed of, including the fact that it’s a durable hard-back book that can be read for years to come, it is well worth the higher cost. You will not be disappointed should you decide to purchase this reader.

To learn more about this and other products from AAS, please visit their website. To read what my crewmates had to say about The Beehive Reader 1, please visit The TOS Crew Page for AAS ~ Beehive Reader.



*The author’s review and opinion is entirely her own. This product was provided to the author for free as a member of the 2009-2010 The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Homeschool Crew. No further compensation was received.*

*Disclosure - the author of this review is an affiliate for All About Spelling and will receive compensation for any products purchased through clicking the All About Spelling embedded links in this review.*