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Sheep on a Ship
by Nancy ShawThe rhyming misadventures of a group of zany sheep on a pirate ship. "A joyous lark for story time sharing or for the beginning reader's independent amusement. " -- Booklist
Margaret and Margarita
by Lynn ReiserWords can be a bridge, or a barrier. In this bilingual book the adults immediately respond to the differences. Their words make a barrier. The children recognize similarities. Playing with words. They make a bridge of language and friendship for themselves and their parents. Las palabras pueden ser un puente, o una barrera. En este libro bilingüe los adultos responden inmediatamente a las diferencias. Sus palabras hacen una barrera. Los niños reconocen semejanzas. El jugar con palabras. Hacen un puente de lengua y de la amistad para sí mismos y sus padres.
I'm A Frog!
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of three Geisel Honors! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I'm a Frog! Piggie has some ribbiting news! Can Gerald make the leap required to accept Piggie's new identity?
Biscuit Loves the Library
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat SchoriesThere is so much to do--and there are so many friends to see--at the library!
My New Friend Is So Fun!
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of three Geisel Honors! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are Best Friends. In My New Friend Is So Fun! Piggie is having so much fun with her new friend. But where does that leave Gerald?
Fred and Ted's Road Trip
by Peter EastmanFred and Ted--beloved canine stars of P.D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and Ted Go Camping and Fred and Ted Like to Fly--are on the move once again in Fred and Ted's Road Trip, the 100th Beginner Book published since Dr. Seuss launched the series in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat.In their latest adventure, Fred and Ted pack a picnic basket, jump in their cars, and hit the open road--but as usual, things don't go as the doggy duo plan. They encounter muddy roads, thunder and lightning, tire-piercing cacti, and overenthusiastic tire inflating that almost sends Fred into orbit! Perfect for P. D. Eastman fans, dog lovers, and families on car trips, this is a beginner reader that harkens back to the best of the Beginner Books edited by the Good Doctor himself.From the Hardcover edition.
Should I Share My Ice Cream? An Elephant and Piggie Book
by Mo WillemsGerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time?
We Are Growing!
by Mo Willems and Laurie KellerWalt and his friends are growing up fast! Everyone is the something-est. But . . . what about Walt? He is not the tallest, or the curliest, or the silliest. He is not the anything-est! As a BIG surprise inches closer, Walt discovers something special of his own!
Leo the Late Bloomer
by Robert KrausLeo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready.
The Berenstain Bears Ready, Get Set, Go!
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen Brother, Sister, and Papa compete in the Bear Olympics, who will be the best?
"Hooray, hooray!" the bears all say. "The Bears' Olympics start today!"
At the Bears' Olympics, the greatest athletes in Bear Country gather to see who can dive the deepest, climb the highest, and swing the swingiest of them all. Sister Bear runs the fastest, and Brother Bear jumps the farthest, but Papa isn't the best at anything. Though he huffs and he puffs, he always comes last.
As the events go on and the prizes are awarded, he tries harder and harder to run, jump, dive, and drive. Before the sun sets, will Papa find a sport in which he can be the best?
Sheep Out to Eat
by Nancy E. Shaw and Margot AppleThe sheep are back, and this time they're hungry, venturing into a tea shop for even more rollicking fun and, of course, disasters.
Ten Apples Up on Top!
by Dr SeussA lion, a dog, and a tiger are having a contest--can they get ten apples piled up on top of their heads? You better believe it! This first counting book works as a teaching tool as well as a funny story.
This version of this story is an abridged version implemented as a board book for younger readers.
Go, Dog. Go!
by P. D. EastmanWhether by foot, boat, car, or unicycle, P. D. Eastman's lovable dogs demonstrate the many ways one can travel. The new text emphasizes the concept element of the original while maintaining its rhythm and charm.
Go, Dog. Go!
by P.D. EastmanReading goes to the dogs in this timeless Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. From big dogs and little dogs to red, green, and blue dogs, dogs going up and dogs going fast . . . who knew dogs were so busy? And laughter will ensue at the repeated question &“Do you like my hat?&” Like P. D. Eastman&’s classic Are You My Mother? Go, Dog. Go! has been a go-to favorite for over fifty years, leaving audiences of all breeds wagging their tails with delight. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "The canine cartoons make an elementary text funny and coherent and still one of the best around."--School Library Journal.
Pete the Cat
by James DeanPete the Cat is hungry. What should he make for lunch? Pete decides to make a sandwich! But this isn't an ordinary sandwich. . . . Pete has some pretty groovy ideas about what should go inside. And the bigger this sandwich gets, the more ideas Pete has! But what happens if Pete's sandwich gets too big for him to eat?
Happy Halloween, Biscuit!
by Alyssa Satin CapucilliWooof! Wooof! Biscuit and the little girl are going trick-or-treating on his first Halloween. What kinds of silly surprises are in store for them? Pull back the flaps to find out!
Cookie's Week
by Cindy Ward and Tomie DepaolaCookie likes to explore, but something goes wrong every day of the week. Image descriptions present.
The Very Busy Spider
by Eric CarleThe farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness.
Buzz Boy and Fly Guy
by Tedd ArnoldThe excitement is jam packed in Fly Guy's newest episode, which features a comic book within the story. Buzz and Fly Guy are superheroes. The dynamic duo must battle a fiery dragon and a band of pirates.
A Kiss For Little Bear
by Else Holmelund MinarikToo much kissing?
Little Bear sends Grandmother a picture, and she likes it so much she asks Hen to take him a thank-you kiss.
But Hen passes the kiss to Frog, who passes it to Cat, and on and on--will Little Bear ever get his kiss?
Biscuit
by Alyssa Satin CapucilliThe city is a big, busy place for a little yellow puppy. From gazing at the tops of tall buildings to chasing pigeons across crowded sidewalks, there's so much to do! There are more people than Biscuit's ever seen before, too -- and so many new friends to make! Image Descriptions Added.
Put Me in the Zoo
by Robert LopshireSpot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Fly High, Fly Guy!
by Tedd ArnoldMom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip because they're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride.
First Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site, but he shows up in the garbage can. Then he gets lost at the art museum, but he shows up as part of a modern painting. At the beach, he turns up in a shell, and at the amusement park, on Buzz's hot dog (yuck!). Then, Dad can't figure out how to get home, and the whole family is lost -- until Fly Guy leads the way! Picture descriptions present.
Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl
by Tedd ArnoldFly Guy has a new friend! When Fly Guy meets Fly Girl, he is amazed and smitten.