Duck and Cub (Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection #1)

By Sandra Samatte, Julian Grafenauer
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Paperback available August 5, 2025

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. These books teach readers short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words that bring an Indigenous Perspective. Each book features high-quality storytelling and vibrant illustrations to create an engaging reading experience for children. 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.

Check out the other titles in this series: DUCK AND CUB (DRUMBEAT DECODABLE BOOK COLLECTION #1) • GRANDFATHER ROCK (DRUMBEAT DECODABLE BOOK COLLECTION #2) • JAN AT CAMP (DRUMBEAT DECODABLE BOOK COLLECTION #3) • RHETT AND JETT (DRUMBEAT DECODABLE BOOK COLLECTION #4) • TIM AND ROBIN (DRUMBEAT DECODABLE BOOK COLLECTION #5)

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.

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 Animals, Indigenous / First Nations / Native American
  • 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: