Ladybug Girl at the Beach
Bibliographic Information: Ladybug Girl at the Beach, written and illustrated by David Soman and Jackie Davis, published by Dial Books for Young Readers, New York, c. 2010. Lexile Level: 710 Synopsis: Ladybug … Continue reading
Won-Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku
Wardlaw, Lee, and Eugene Yelchin. Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku. New York: Henry Holt, 2011. Genre: poetry Reading Level: AD840L Summary: This is a wonderful book told completely in … Continue reading
Looking at Lincoln
Kalman, Maira. Looking at Lincoln. New York: Nancy Paulsen, 2012. Genre: informational text (my choice) Reading Level: AD480L Summary: The story begins with a little girl who sees a man in the … Continue reading
underGROUND
Fleming, Denise. Underground. New York: Beach Lane, 2012. Genre: informational text (not biography) Reading Level: AD310L Summary: This is a really cool book about animals that make their homes underground. The illustrations … Continue reading
underGROUND
Fleming, Denise. Underground. New York: Beach Lane, 2012. Genre: informational text (not biography) Reading Level: AD310L Summary: This is a really cool book about animals that make their homes underground. The illustrations … Continue reading
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Carle, Eric. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. New York: Philomel, 2011. Genre: Autobiography Reading Level: AD550L Summary: The author, Eric Carle, states that he is a painter and the book … Continue reading
Bear’s Loose Tooth
Wilson, Karma, and Jane Chapman. Bear’s Loose Tooth. New York: Margaret K. McElderry, 2011. Genre: modern fantasy Reading Level: AD440L Summary: Bear and his friends are eating lunch in the forest when … Continue reading
Splat the Cat
Scotton, Rob. Splat the Cat. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. Genre: modern fantasy, picturebook Reading Level: AD390L Summary: This is the first of many Splat the Cat books, where Splat is about to … Continue reading
Splat the Cat
Scotton, Rob. Splat the Cat. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. Genre: modern fantasy, picturebook Reading Level: AD390L Summary: This is the first of many Splat the Cat books, where Splat is about to … Continue reading
Children Make Terrible Pets
Brown, Peter. Children Make Terrible Pets. New York: Little, Brown, 2010. Genre: modern fantasy, picturebook Reading Level: AD260L Summary: This is a silly role-reversal kind of story. A bear named Lucy comes … Continue reading
Tales for Very Picky Eaters
Schneider, Josh. Tales for Very Picky Eaters. New York: Clarion, 2011. Genre: Fiction, Beginner/Early Reader Reading Level: AD500L Summary: This is a story about James who is a very picky eater. He … Continue reading
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Willems, Mo. Should I Share My Ice Cream? New York: Hyperion for Children, 2011. Genre: Fiction, Beginner/Early Reader Reading Level: 140L Summary: This is one of many “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo … Continue reading
Bink and Gollie
DiCamillo, Kate, Alison McGhee, and Tony Fucile. Bink & Gollie. Somerville, MA: Candlewick, 2012. Genre: Fiction, Beginner/Early Reader Reading Level: AD310L Summary: This story is the first of (currently) three-book series … Continue reading
The Gingerbread Girl Goes Animal Crackers
Bibliography: Written and Illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst, Scholastic Inc., New York, 2011, 32 pgs. Reading Level: 770L Synopsis: The Gingerbread Girl gets animal crackers for her birthday. The animal crackers instantly … Continue reading
The Sandwich Swap
Bibliography: Written by Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio, Illustrated by Tricia Tusa, Disney-Hyperion Books, New York, 2010, 32 pgs. Reading Level: 630L Synopsis: Two best friends, Lily and Salma, loved … Continue reading
Dave the Potter
Bibliographic Information: Dave the Potter. Written by Laban Carrick Hill, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Little, Brown and Company c. 2010, 40pp. Reading Level: AD (adult directed) 1100L Synopsis: This historical … Continue reading
Each Kindness
Bibliographic Information: Each Kindness. Written by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis. Nancy Paulsen Books c. 2012, 32pp. Reading Level: AD (adult directed) 640L Synopsis: In this realistic fiction story, … Continue reading
Too Tall Houses
Bibliographic Information: Too Tall Houses. Written and illustrated by Gianna Marino. Penguin Young Readers Group c. 2012, 36pp. Reading Level: 420L Synopsis: In this fantasy story, owl and rabbit are … Continue reading
Giant Pandas
Bibliographic Information: Giant Pandas. Written by Lyn A. Sirota. Capstone Press c. 2010, 24pp. Reading Level: 520L Synopsis: This informational text provides basic facts and pictures of giant pandas. The … Continue reading
Dear Hot Dog
Bibliographic Information: Dear Hot Dog. Written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein. Abrams Books for Young Readers c. 2011, 40pp. Reading Level: 850L Synopsis: This book is comprised of poems about … Continue reading
The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah
Bibliographic Information: The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah. Written by Leslie Kimmelman. Illustrated by Paul Meisel. Holiday House c. 2010, 32pp. Reading Level: AD (adult directed) 530L Synopsis: … Continue reading
Grandma and the Great Gourd
Bibliographic Information: Grandma and the Great Gourd. Retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Illustrated by Susy Pilgrim Waters. Roaring Book Press c. 2013, 32pp. Reading Level: AD (adult directed) 730L Synopsis: … Continue reading
Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem
Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem. Written by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Adam Rex. Hyperion Books c. 2009, 48pp. Synopsis: Billy’s mom his forever telling him if he … Continue reading
The Princess and the Peas and Carrots
The Princess and the Peas and Carrots. Written by Harriet Ziefert Illustrated by Travis Foster. Blue Apple Books c. 2012, 40pp. Synopsis: A young girl named Rosebud likes everything in … Continue reading
Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert
Bibliographic Information: Fancy Nancy: Posino Ivy Expert. Written by Jane O’Connor. Pictures based on the art of Robin Preiss Glasser. HarperCollins Publisher c. 2009, 28pp. Reading Level: 320 L Synopsis: … Continue reading
Cookie the Walker
Bibliographic Information: Cookie the Walker. Written and Illustrated by Chris Monroe. Carolrhoda Books c. 2013, 32pp. Reading Level: AD (adult directed) 350 L Synopsis: Cookie the dog becomes famous in … Continue reading
Delia’s Dull Day
Bibliographic Information: Delia’s Dull Day. Written and Illustrated by Andy Myer. Sleeping Bear Press c. 2012, 32pp. Reading Level: 470 L Synopsis: In this engaging picture book, the main character … Continue reading
Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises
Bibliographic Information: Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises. Written by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by Josee Masse. Sleeping Bear Press c. 2013, 48pp. Reading Level: 360 L Synopsis: This beginning reader text … Continue reading
Little Lizard’s New Friends
Bibliographic Information: Little Lizard’s New Friend. Written and Illustrated by Melinda Melton Crow. Stone Arch Books c. 2011, 32pp. Reading Level: 20 L Synopsis: In this short story, Gary the … Continue reading
Puppy Parade
Puppy Parade. Written by Jill Abramson and Jane O’Connor Illustrated by Deborah Melmon. Penguin Young Readers c. 2013, 32pp. Synopsis: Scout the puppy will be part of a parade … Continue reading
Fantastic Flying Books Mr. Morris Lessmore
Bibliography: Written by William Joyce, Illustrated by William Joyce & Joe Bluhm, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York, 2012, 48 pgs. Reading Level: AD 650L (Adult-Directed, K-2) Synopsis: Mr. Morris … Continue reading
Bella’s Boat Surprise (My 1st Graphic Novel)
Bibliographic Information: Bella’s Boat Surprise (My 1st Graphic Novel). Written by Christianne C. Jones and illustrated by Mary Sullivan. Stone Arch Books. c., 2010. Reading Level: 5 and up Synopsis: … Continue reading
Martha Speaks: Farm Dog Martha
Bibliographic Information: Martha Speaks: Farm Dog Martha. Adaptation by Karen Barss. Based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh. Houghton Mifflin. c., 2009. Reading Level: 5-7 years Synopsis: Martha, the … Continue reading
Pinkalicious: School Rules
Bibliographic Information: Pinkalicious: School Rules. Written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. Harper. c., 2010. Reading Level: 310L Synopsis: There are some things that Pinkalicious likes about school, but one thing … Continue reading
Dino-Basketball
Bibliographic Information: Dino-Basketball. Written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Barry Gott. Carolrhoda Books. c.,2011. Reading Level: 300L Synopsis: In this nail-biter game between the Grass Clippers and the Meat, … Continue reading
Hero Dad
Bibliographic Information: Hero Dad. Written by Melinda Hardin and illustrated by Bryan Langdo. Marshall Cavendish. c., 2010. Reading Level: 610L Synopsis: A young boy explains how his dad, an American … Continue reading
Tasmanian Devils
Bibliographic Information: Tasmanian Devils. Written by Lyn A Sirota. Capstone Press. c., 2010. Reading Level: 450L Synopsis: This book gives information and facts about Tasmanian devils. It tells about where … Continue reading
City Dog, Country Frog
Bibliographic Information: City Dog, Country Frog. Written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Jon J. Muth. Hyperion Books, c. 2010. Reading Level: 490L Synopsis: When City Dog visits the country, … Continue reading
All the World
Bibliography: Written by Liz Garton Scanlon, Illustrtated by Marla Frazee, Beach Lane Books, New York, 2009, 38 pgs. Reading Level: AD 380L (adult directed), K-2 Synopsis: This poetic book introduces readers to different … Continue reading
Cork and Fuzz The Collectors
Bibliography: Written by Dori Chaconas, Illustrated by Lisa McCue, Viking, New York, 2008, 32 pgs. Reading Level: 330L (K-2) Synopsis: Cork, a muskrat, and Fuzz, a possum, set out on … Continue reading
Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star
Bibliography: Written by Cynthia Rylant, Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson, Aladdin, New York, 2009, 40 pgs. Reading Level: AD 400L (adult directed) (K-2) Synopsis: Annie is going to be a star in the class … Continue reading
Katie Woo Who Needs Glasses?
Bibliography: Written by Fran Manushkin, Illustrated by Tammie Lyon, Picture Window Books, Minnesota, 2013, 32 pgs. Reading Level: 250L (K-2) Synopsis: Katie Woo’s classmate Pedro had to get glasses to see better. … Continue reading
Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes
Bibliographic Information: Written by Eric Litwin, Illustrated by James Dean, Harper Collins, New York, 2011, 32 pg. Reading Level: 600L Synopsis: Pete the Cat wears his new red shoes to … Continue reading
Shark Vs. Train
Shark Vs. Train. Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. Little, Brown and Company. c. 2010, 40 pp. Synopsis: Shark Vs. Train presents a competition between one boy’s … Continue reading
A Book that Mattered: The Monster at the End of This Book
Some of the best books from my childhood days tell stories beyond those intended by the author. There’s the book from the Little House series that was dropped in the … Continue reading
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