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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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Say Hello
by Jack Foreman and Michael ForemanA lone dog comes upon a group of kids playing ball and with leaping ease, joins the game. They’re all having so much fun, they don’t see a sad little boy standing off by himself. Who will spy the boy and invite him to play? With arresting images by a master illustrator and a simple, touching text by his son, SAY HELLO evokes the joy and relief of finding a new friend just when it’s needed the most.
Hattie and the Fox
by Mem Fox and Patricia MullinsHattie the Hen spots something in the bushes, but none of her friends seem to care in this charming Classic Board Book by bestselling author Mem Fox!
The Dragons of Blueland
by Ruth GannettIn this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family.
Elmer and the Dragon
by Ruth GannettA stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.
Scientists Ask Questions
by Ginger GarrettA simple introduction to scientific investigation, describing what it is and giving examples of how scientists use tools and conduct experiments.
Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise
by James Howe and Marie-Louise GayHoundsley is sad. Not because it is raining or because there are holes in his sweater, but because he doesn't know when his birthday is. All of a sudden Catina is sad, too. But friends are very good at cheering each other up, and Houndsley and Catina are the very best of friends. So it won't be long before they each discover, in a most surprising way, how a first-rate friend can brighten even the saddest days.
Check it Out!
by Gail GibbonsDiscusses what is found in a library and how different libraries serve their communities.
Sun Up Sun Down
by Gail GibbonsDescribes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it regulates life on earth.
B-E-S-T Friends
by Patricia GiffThat's what Stacy thinks the new girl Annie is. And having to be Annie's partner in class is horrible too. Annie stores her snack in the wrong place, and she has no front teeth. Her whistling scares away the birds outdoors. Annie just doesn't do one thing the way everybody else does. It's not easy for Stacy to be friends with someone who says potatoes are for breakfast. Then she tries some for herself and discovers it is fun to be different.
All For Pie, Pie For All
by David Martin and Valeri GorbachevGrandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.
It Started as an Egg
by Kimberlee GravesThis book introduces the child to the various animals and insects that hatch from an egg.
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
by Wendy Halperin and Cynthia RylantMeet The Cobble Street Cousins Lily, who wants to be a poet. Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star. And Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door. Right now, though, the cousins are sharing an attic bedroom in their Aunt Lucy's light blue house on Cobble Street, and happily making plans for the summer. A cookie company seems the perfect way to make a little money, but it turns out to be much more -- an opportunity to meet some very special neighbors!
A Field Full of Horses
by Peter Hansard and Kenneth LillyDo you love horses?
Do you love the way their noses are silky-soft but bristly too?
And the way a horse's tail slowly swishes as he rests in the shade with eyes half-shut?
Do you love to see them trot, canter, gallop, buck and rear?
Every child who has ever clambered up the back of a pony or dreamed of owning a horse will delight in A FIELD FULL OF HORSES.
Full of interesting facts about horses, this handsome book captures the very essence of horses for the very young.
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
by Ruth HellerRuth Heller's prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs.
The Reason for a Flower
by Ruth HellerThe reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds, but Ruth Heller shares a lot more about parts of plants and their functions in her trademark rhythmic style.
Bread, Bread, Bread
by Ann Morris and Ken HeymanBread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are as varied as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as well as an informative look at an important food that everyone agrees is as necessary as water and air.
A Ladybug's Life
by John HimmelmanThis book follows the daily activities of a ladybug through its life cycle, from summer to fall.
A Monarch Butterfly’s Life
by John HimmelmanThis book follows the activities of a monarch butterfly through its life cycle.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
by Arthur Howard and Cynthia RylantMr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves. ”--Booklist
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
by Arthur Howard and Cynthia RylantMr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So, one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three fish home. And that's when they discover Tabby has a fish problem. . . .
Houndsley and Cantina and the Quiet Time
by James HoweThe first snow of winter has fallen, and Houndsley is very happy, as he loves the quiet time. Catina does not like the quiet time, however, and she does not enjoy being snowed in. What about all her plans for the day? What if their evening concert has to be canceled? With a bit of pretending, a few books and board games, a flourish of creativity, and some time to dream, Houndsley helps Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day, wherever it might take them.
Fountas and Pinnell Level K