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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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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.
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
by Eileen ChristelowA counting book in which one by one the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads.
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.
Flying
by Donald CrewsAn airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.
Freckle Juice
by Judy Blume and Debbie Ohi and Sonia LiskerWhat’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look!
More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles—they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them. Some help he is!
That’s when Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe—for fifty cents, she promises, Andrew can look just like Nicky. His freckleless days are over! He rushes home to whip up the concoction. Grape juice, vinegar, mustard…
But what starts out as a simple freckle juice recipe quickly turns into something disastrous. Andrew is still determined to get his freckles, and to show that pesky Sharon that she doesn’t know everything—and he has the perfect solution! Or does he?
Gentle Giant Octopus
by Karen Wallace and Mike BostockFollow a goggle-eyed octopus as she jets through the shadows, tentacles flying behind her. Finally she finds a well-hidden den in which to lay her eggs, which will dangle from the roof like grapes on a string. In silky verse, Karen Wallace explores the mysterious world of the octopus, while Mike Bostock’s flowing illustrations bring that world vividly to life. Back matter includes an afterword, resources for further information, a glossary, and an index.
Go, Go, Go!
by Stephen SwinburneA child's world is full of movement. Whether at play or out of sheer joy, you are constantly on the go. This lively book shows kids doing what they enjoy--jumping and dancing, and cartwheeling and bouncing through their days. Stephen Swinburne celebrates kids and their boundless energy in a bright, playful photo essay that shows you some of the amazing ways a child's body can move and invites young ones to discover fresh ways to dance and twirl through the world.
Good Dog, Aggie
by Lori RiesAggie and Ben are back with another boy-and-his-dog adventure just right for early and beginning readers.
In this sequel to Aggie and Ben, the best friends are back for more day-to-day fun. Young readers will laugh out loud at Aggie's irrepressible antics and Ben's determined attempts to train her. Three short chapters, just right for beginning readers, follow Aggie and Ben on their adventures in doggie training, obedience, and friendship.
Growing Vegetable Soup
by Lois Ehlert"Dad says we are going to grow vegetable soup." So begins Lois Ehlert's bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds (green bean, pea, corn, zucchini squash, and carrot). Then the real gardening happens . . . planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, chopping, and cooking! In the end? "It was the best soup ever." Ehlert's simple, colorful cut-paper-style illustrations are child-friendly, as isthe big black type. A recipe for vegetable soup tops it all off!
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
by Jean Marzollo and J. PinkneyThis book is a beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people.
A Hat for Minerva Louise
by Janet StoekeMinerva Louise, a snow-loving chicken, mistakes a pair of mittens for two hats to keep both ends warm
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!
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.
Hooray for Snail!
by John StadlerSnail hits. Snail runs. Snail slides home. Hooray for Snail! Here is a very easy-to-read story about an amazing baseball game.
Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion
by Suzy Kline and Frank RemkiewiczIt's a busy time in Room 2B - an ant observation project is beginning, Miss Mackle is teaching square dancing, and class pictures are being taken. Then one of the fish from the 2B fish tank goes belly-up! Is Harry to blame?
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom
by Suzy Kline and Frank RemkiewiczIt's the last day of second grade, and Song Lee's having a party at the amusement park to celebrate. Harry can't wait to go on all the rides, except for one--THE DROP OF DOOM. Will Harry face his fear, or will he have to put up with Sidney's teasing all through third grade?
Hot Rod Harry
by Paul Sharp and Catherine PetrieHot Rod Harry rides so fast on his bike he almost seems to fly like a bird or a jet.
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
Houndsley and Catina
by James HoweHoundsley and Catina run into trouble when they decide to prove that they are the best at cooking and writing, respectively
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.
I Had a Hippopotamus
by Hector LeeAn imaginative boy opens a box of animal crackers and gives his family members a hippopotamus, anaconda, rhinoceros, and other exotic animals.
I Love Our Earth
by Bill Martin and Michael Sampson and Dan LipowCelebrate our home in this joyous, poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet.
I Love Rocks
by Cari Meister and Terry SirrellFrom boulders to buildings, from mountains to caves, smooth or jagged, rocks are all around us. With the help of a genuine rock-loving guide, young readers will enjoy sorting out all the different kinds of rocks, where they are found and how we use them.
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
by Cynthia Rylant and Wendy HalperinMeet 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!