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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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Oh, A-Hunting We Will Go
by Nancy Parker and John LangstaffOld and new verses for a popular folk song about hunting and capturing an animal--and then letting him go.
Eat Your Peas, Louise!
by Pegeen Snow and Mike VeneziaPlease eat your peas, Louise! Louise is given all sorts of reasons for eating her peas.
Purple is Part of a Rainbow
by Carolyn Kowalczyk and Gene SharpRookie Readers RM have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.
Hot Rod Harry
by Catherine Petrie and Paul SharpHot Rod Harry rides so fast on his bike he almost seems to fly like a bird or a jet.
Wait, Skates!
by Mildred Johnson and Rick StromoskiA child putting on in-line roller skates for the first time must make them wait until they are ready to go straight.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
by Eric CarleFrom Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child.
Meet the little joey bouncing in mother kangaroo’s pouch. Watch little cubs prance around mother lion. Swim with a baby dolphin calf in the deep blue sea. Eric Carle’s classic, colorful collages of baby animals and their mothers will delight and comfort young readers.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? is a warm and approachable book to use in the classroom, to cuddle up reading with a little one, and to give as a baby shower or Mother's Day gift.
School Bus
by Donald CrewsFollows the progress of school buses as they take children to school and bring them home again.
The Mess
by Childrens Staff and Patricia JensenEasy-to-read rhyming tale of a boy who reflects on the pleasures his friends are enjoying while he is stuck at home because he made a mess.
Quick as a Cricket
by Don Wood and Audrey WoodA young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb"
Lexile Measure: 240
The Chick and the Duckling
by Mirra Ginsburg and Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey and Russian Of V. Êsuteyev Publishing StaffAs Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions with a perky "Me too." But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise. This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are also discovering the world around them.
Where's Al?
by Byron BartonColorful pictures show a boy and his lost puppy, Al, as their paths crisscross on the busy city streets.
Bears, Bears, Everywhere
by Rita MiliosA young girl finds bears everywhere and counts them, one to ten.
Pigs Peek
by Rhonda CoxPhotographs and simple text show pigs scratching, sleeping, digging, peeking, and more.
Flying
by Donald CrewsAn airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.
I Went Walking
by Sue Williams and Julie VivasI went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat. Looking at me.
These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams’s simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy’s stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he’s being trailed by the entire menagerie! The Australian illustrator Julie Vivas brings the parade to life in lovely, lively watercolors—when the pink pig looks at the boy, for example, the boy sprays off his muddy body with a hose. Big type, repetition, friendly art, clean design—and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first—make this beloved tale a winner at story time.
It Looked Like Spilt Milk
by Charles ShawA beautiful and engaging classic that inspires creativity and imagination. The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, an ice-cream cone, or just spilt milk? In this childhood classic, kids are kept guessing until the surprise ending, and they're encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.
Have You Seen My Cat?
by Eric CarleA little boy's cat is missing, and he embarks on a fantastic round-the-world quest to find his lost pet. Along the way, he meets lots of interesting people and sees many beautiful members of the cat family, including lions and tigers and panthers. But over and over again he has to say "This is not my cat!" until at last he finds the cat he's looking for -- who has a delightful surprise for him. Eric Carle's simple, repetitive text and distinctive cut-paper illustrations make this modern classic a book to treasure.
Ocean Animals
by Josephine SelwynPart of the Learn-Abouts guided reading program, this beginning reader introduces a nonfiction topic, with the use of a picture dictionary.
Wings
by Melanie MitchellProvides a simple introduction to the different types of wings, including the wings of a bird, bee, bat, and owl.
Brothers
by Lola SchaeferThis book helps readers place themselves in their family while seeing other families. Simple text explains the relationships that make up a family. A family tree diagram in each title furthers comprehension.
Flower Colors
by Josephine SelwynPart of the Learn-Abouts guided reading program, this beginning reader introduces a nonfiction topic, with the use of a picture dictionary.