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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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The Case of the Purple Pool
by Lewis Montgomery and Amy WummerHow can a pool suddenly turn purple? And who could be behind it? Detective duo Milo and Jazz make a splash as they investigate their most colorful case yet!
Charlie Needs a Cloak
by Tomie DePaolaA Shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.
Check it Out!
by Gail GibbonsDiscusses what is found in a library and how different libraries serve their communities.
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.
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.
Children Around the World
by Donata MontanariNo matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking in the first person, the children briefly describe such things as the language, food, clothing, schooling and daily life of their region. One of the most appealing aspects of this book is the artwork, which features the use of fabric, paper, mesh, string and felt in multimedia collage. Through the use of colors and textures, each child emerges with a distinctive and endearing personality.
A Color of His Own
by Leo LionniA little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals.
Come Out and Play Little Mouse
by Robert KrausWhen little mouse accepts the cat's invitation to play, he doesn't know what kind of game the cat really has in mind.
Cookie's Week
by Cindy Ward and Tomie DePaolaOne of Tomie's most popular young picture books, this charming story about Cookie the cat makes a perfect board book. With its bright watercolor illustrations and one sentence of text per page, toddlers will love following Cookie through the days of the week--and seeing all the trouble he causes around the house!
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
by Erica Silverman and Betsy LewinHold on to your hats! Two new pals have arrived on the scene: Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa. Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home--as only best friends can do.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
by Erica SilvermanSaddle up, wranglers! Here comes the next installment in the adventures of Cowgirl Kate and her trusty cowhorse, Cocoa. The best friends are as feisty as ever as they play hide-and-seek, get new shoes, and learn the true meaning of friendship: They're partners through thick and thin, and partners do everything together.
Dangerous Animals
by Gilda Berger and Melvin BergerFun, photographic nonfiction at its best from the authors of the successful Scholastic Question and Answer series.
Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of dangerous animals on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
by Byron BartonFor the dinosaur-obsessed kid in your life!
With bright, clear illustrations and accompanying straightforward text, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs captures the thrill that children experience as they learn about these prehistoric creatures.
With a masterful use of color, shape, and composition, Byron Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time when these beasts still roamed the earth.
A bright and fun introduction to dinosaurs that works for the youngest of readers.
Dodsworth in Paris
by Tim EganDodsworth and his (crazy) friend the duck have just arrived in Paris. It is their first time in the City of Lights, and they are ready for some adventures magnifique! Right away they see mimes, painters, and people wearing berets. They climb the Eiffel Tower, and the duck even finds some bent-over guy who rings bells for a living. It looks like it is going to turn out to be a great vacation in Paris . . . but trouble is never far from a misbehaving duck!
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.
Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers
by Laura Numeroff and Joe MathieuAnimals would look pretty silly doing a lot of the things that people do all the time. The unlikely combinations in Laura Numeroff's cheerful rhymes and Joe Mathieu's bright, zany pictures will make you laugh out loud. What sort of crazy creatures can you dream up?
Dragon's Fat Cat
by Dav PilkeyThe endearing blue Dragon is back in bestselling author Dav Pilkey's humorous story about friendship and taking care of pets. When Dragon finds a stray cat, he brings it home and learns to take care of it through many silly mishaps. Then Dragon is in for a big surprise when Cat has a litter of kittens!
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.
Dreams
by Ezra KeatsOne night while everyone is sleeping, a little boy watches his paper mouse save a cat from an angry dog.
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.
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.