When a Dragon Moves In
Bibliographic information: written by Jodi Moore, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, published by Scholastic, c. 2011 Lexile: not available, grade level 3.3 Synopsis: When a dragon moves in you can have … Continue reading
Justin and the Bully
Justin and the Bully Bibliographic information: written by Tony and Lauren Dungy, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton, c. 2013 Lexile: 300L Synopsis: Justin is so excited about starting the soccer … Continue reading
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
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
Ten Little Caterpillars
Bibliographic Information: Ten Little Caterpillars, written by Bill Martin jr., illustrated by Lois Elhert, published by Beach Lane Books, New York, c. 2011 Lexile: 410 Synopsis: Ten unique caterpillars make their way across … Continue reading
Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
Bibliography: Written by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, Illustrated by Brian Floca, Flash Point: Roaring Press, New York, 2010, 48 pgs. Reading Level: AD710L (Adult directed) Synopsis: The dancer and choreographer … 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
Nelson Mandela
Bibliographic Information: Nelson Mandela. Written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Published by Katherine Tegen Books, c. 2013 Lexile Level: 960 Synopsis: This beautifully illustrated biography follows Nelson Mandela from his life in a … Continue reading
Elephants of Africa
Bibliographic Information: Written and Illustrated by: Gail Gibbons, Published by: Holiday House, 2008, 32pp. Reading Level: NC 920 L (Non-Conforming) Synopsis: This informational text teaches students all about elephants. In … Continue reading
There’s a Wolf at the Door
Bibliographic Information: Written by: Zoe Alley, Illustrated by: R.W. Alley, Published by: Roaring Book Press, 2008, 40pp. Reading Level: GN 490 L (Graphic Novel) Synopsis: This adorable book tells the … Continue reading
Tornadoes!
Bibliographic Information: Written and Illustrated by: Gail Gibbons, Published by: Holiday House, 2009, 32pp. Reading Level: NC 970 L (Non-Conforming) Synopsis: This informational text teaches students all about tornadoes. This … Continue reading
Boom Boom Go Away!
Bibliographic Information: Boom Boom Go Away, written by: Laura Geringer, Illustrated by: Bagram Ibatoulline, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010, 40pgs. Reading Level:AD480L Synopsis: This Picture Book is a story about how … Continue reading
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Bibliographic Information: Written and Illustrated by: Mo Willems, Published by: Hyperion Books for Children, 2008, 64 pp. Reading Level: 140 L Synopsis: In this book written for beginning readers, Elephant … Continue reading
A Teacher For Bear
Bibliographic Information: Written by: Anne Marie Pace, Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka, Published by: Scholastic, 2011, 32pp Reading Level: AD 560 L (Adult Directed) Synopsis: This book tells the story of … Continue reading
Underground: Finding The Light To Freedom
Bibliographic Information: Evans, S. W. (2011). Underground: Finding the light to freedom. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press. Reading Level: Adult Directed/ .6 Synopsis: This powerful picture book captures the experiences slaves endured while traveling … Continue reading
Birds
Bibliographic Information: Henkes, K. (2009). Birds. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books. Grade Level Equivalent: 1.4 Synopsis: Look up into the sky and you might catch the glimpse of a … Continue reading
Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems
Bibliographic Information: Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poem. Written by Marilyn Singer. Illustrated by Josée Masse. Published by Dutton Children’s Books, New York c. 2010 Grade Level Equivalent: 3.2 Synopsis: In this often funny … 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
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
Lulu’s Wild Party
Lulu’s Wild Party. Written by Paula Blankenship, Illustrated by Larry Reinhart. Treasure Bay, Inc., c. 2008. Reading Level: 140L Synopsis: It’s Lulu’s birthday in this rhyming “We both Read” book. … Continue reading
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