Join me for this ongoing storytime as we read a new King and Kayla book each week. 

King & Kayla is an easy reader chapter book series about a lovable dog who helps his human girl solve mysteries. The stories are told from the perspective of King, a golden retriever with a nose for solving mysteries. 

Learners will listen as I read aloud the story. I will pause throughout so that we can discuss our thinking, make predictions, etc. My screen will be shared with students to display the story for them. Students are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal or have their furry friend join us for our read-aloud.

After our reading, students can participate in a reading comprehension review of our story by going through some questions together. They will also have an opportunity to tell about their furry friend or share a special toy/stuffed animal with the class.

Students are welcome to draw and color as I read aloud. They may bring paper and crayons to use during our session. After our read-aloud, they will have an opportunity to share their picture with the group. 

**Books do not build upon each other and do not need to be read in any particular order. Learners may join or leave this class at any time. 

King and Kayla Books we will read: 
Week 1: King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler
Kayla made peanut butter treats for Jillian’s new puppy Thor. But now the treats are missing. How will they solve this mystery?

Week 2: King and Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code by Dori Hillestad Butler
Kayla and Mason both got mysterious letters, written in code. Can they solve this mystery?

Week 3: King and Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse by Dori Hillestad Butler
King’s favorite ball is missing. He and Kayla must figure out where it went—and who has it.

Week 4: King and Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler
Kayla lost a tooth—but now it’s missing. Where did it go?

Week 5: King and Kayla and the Case of Found Fred by Dori Hillestad Butler
King, Kayla, and Grandma find a dog who has lost his human family. Can they figure out who he is and where his family is?

Week 6: King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler
Thor has been accused of wrecking Mr. Gary's yard. Can King and Kayla help him clear his name?

**(Books read and shared with permission from the author)
King and Kayla book series 
Written by Dori Hillestad Butler
Illustrated by Nancy Meyers
Published by Peachtree Publishers