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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
by Wong YeeMouse and Mole are neighbors. Mouse lives inside an oak tree, and Mole lives in a hole underneath. They are neighbors, but they are also friends. Sometimes friends make mistakes—but they always try to help each other out. That is what Mouse and Mole do.
Mouse and Mole
by Wong YeeBest friends Mouse and Mole enjoy playing in the snow with Sno-Mouse and Sno-Mole, two more best friends.
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
Noisy Nora
by Rosemary WellsIt's tough being the middle mouse. No one's paying any attention to Nora, so she decides to do something her family can't ignore: make noise. Nora slams windows, bangs doors, and upsets furniture, to no avail. It's not until she crashes out the door--and the house goes strangely silent--that her family realizes: a noisy Nora is much better than no Nora at all.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rain or Shine
by Erica SilvermanCowgirl Kate and her cow horse, Cocoa, discover what it means to work, play, and be together- rain or shine.
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.
About Penguins
by Cathryn Sill and John SillThis beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of penguins. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the Rockhopper to the Emperor. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
About Marsupials
by Cathryn Sill and John SillThis beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of marsupials.
In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of marsupials―from the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quoll. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
About Mammals
by Cathryn Sill and John SillThis beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the diverse and natural world of mammals. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
About Insects
by Cathryn Sill and John SillThis beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple,easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the wide variety of insects, from grasshoppers to the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
About Crustaceans
by Cathryn SillDescribes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various crustaceans, including the lobster, crab, and shrimp.
One Monday Morning
by Uri ShulevitzIn this elaboration on an ancient French song, a king, queen, and prince with an increasingly large retinue try to pay a call on a young boy who is rarely home.
Sheep in a Jeep
by Nancy ShawBeep! Beep! Sheep in a jeep on a hill that's steep. Sheep in a Jeep is well loved by the preschool and early-reader sets for its slapstick story of five sheep (in a jeep) and silly sound effects--especially when the jeep goes splash and thud in the mud! Nancy Shaw's rollicking rhymes are Seuss-snappy, and Margot Apple's appealing pencil illustrations are expressive and hilarious. This ebook includes audio narration.
Sheep Blast Off!
by Nancy ShawWhen a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don’t know the first thing about piloting a spaceship . . . but there may be someone else on board who does! Readers will have a blast with Nancy Shaw’s clever rhymes and Margot Apple’s hilarious illustrations in this Sheep adventure.
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.
Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail
by Marjorie SharmatNate the Great has his work cut out for him. Rosamond has lost his birthday present! But how can Nate find his missing present when Rosamond won't tell him what it is?
Lexile Measure: 480L
Nate the Great and the Musical Note
by Marjorie Sharmat and Craig SharmatThese chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great has just received a strange musical note. The note tells Nate's friend Pip what his mother wants him to do at four o'clock. Their friend Rosamond has turned the note into a riddle. Nate checks Rosamond's garage, but doesn't find any clues. Time is running out for Nate and his dog, Sludge. It's almost four o'clock. Will Nate the Great stay stuck in the middle of this musical riddle?
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.
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.
Big Animals
by Josephine SelwynThis book introduces the child to big animals like the lion, the elephant, etc.