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The Knee-High Man and Other Tales
by Julius LesterTales of why dogs chase cats, why the little man wants to be big. Lester skillfully retells these tales from black folklore.
Little Bear (I Can Read #Level 1)
by Else Holmelund Minarik<P>In one story, "Birthday Soup," Little Bear cannot find his mother and presumes she has forgotten his birthday. With the prospect of guests arriving and no cake in sight, he sets out to make birthday soup (all his friends like soup). Just as the gathering is sitting down for soup, Mother Bear shows up with a big, beautiful birthday cake. <P>"I never did forget your birthday, and I never will," she says to her son as he hugs her leg. In "Little Bear Goes to the Moon," Little Bear declares that he will fly to the moon in his new space helmet. Mother Bear tells him to be back by lunch, and he is. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
The Land of Gray Wolf
by Thomas LockerRunning Deer and his fellow tribesmen take special care of their land until they lose it to invading white settlers, who wear it out and leave it to recover on its own.
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan
by Keizaburo Tejima Hisakazu Fujimura Cathy HiranoAfter one last foray far from his home, an aging rabbit decides he prefers to rest in his own garden and let his children and grandchildren bring him good things to eat.
Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!
by David M. McphailOne minute, the narrator is quietly reading. The next, pigs are descending on his house--and head--in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place.
Harry the Poisonous Centipede
by Lynne Reid BanksHarry is a poisonous centipede but he's not "very" brave. Still, he is the star of this "seriously" squirmy story. Harry likes to eat things that wriggle and crackle, and things that are juicy and munchy!
Harry the Poisonous Centipede's Big Adventure
by Lynne Reid BanksHarry, a young centipede, faces danger and frustration when he is captured by a hoo-min and placed in a jar. Sequel to Harry the Poisonous Centipede.
And Still the Turtle Watched
by Sheila Macgill-CallahanA turtle carved in rock on a bluff over the Hudson River by Indians long ago watches with sadness the changes man brings over the years.
Roller Coaster
by Marla FrazeeClickity, clackity. Clickity, clackity. The roller coaster car is going up, up, up to the highest spot. And one of the people in the car has never ridden on a roller coaster before...ever.--From book jacket
The Paper Crane
by Molly Garrett BangA mysterious man enters a restaurant and pays for his dinner with a paper crane that magically comes alive and dances. <P><P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Shrek the Third: A Good King Is Hard to Find (I Can Read #Level 2)
by Catherine HapkaWith Donkey and Puss by his side, Shrek must find a new king for the land of Far Far Away-or rule the kingdom himself!
The Witch's Hat
by Tony JohnstonA witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that.
Brigid's Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story
by Bryce MilliganThe wind groaned and swirled that night and likely it seemed to tear the thatch from the roof. But when the baby gave her first cry, the wind shushed to a whisper and the stars began to sing. Brigid's Cloak retells an ancient tale about one of Ireland's most beloved saints. On the day she is born Brigid receives a brilliant blue cloak from a mysterious Druid. Years later, the young girl still wears the now tattered but beloved cloak while she tends her sheep. Is it her imagination that suddenly takes her to an unfamiliar land? Or is it something far greater that leads Brigid to a crowded inn in a town called Bethlehem? <P><P> Bryce Milligan's eloquently told story about Brigid is a moving tale of compassion and wonder, and it sparkles with the timelessness of legend and the transcending power of faith.
The Lion and the Mouse
by Jerry PinkneyTextless retelling of the Lion and the Mouse fable, with beautiful images. Winner of the 2010 Caldecott Award. Images and image descriptions available.
Little Fern's First Winter
by Jane Simmons"The snow is coming!" said Mama Rabbit. Little Fern and her brother, Bracken, decide to play hide-and-seek while their mother prepares for the first snowfall. But wherever Fern hopes to hide, another creature needs the space for the winter. And when it's Fern's turn to seek, she can't find Bracken anywhere! Then it starts to snow. . . . This warm and reassuring tale will appeal to little ones all year long.
Quack, Daisy, Quack!
by Jane SimmonsDaisy and her little brother Pip explore their pond surroundings, looking for playmates who aren't afraid to be a little noisy.
The Easter Egg
by Jan BrettIT'S SPRING! Time for the rabbits to decorate eggs for the Easter Rabbit. This year Hoppi is old enough to join in, and if he can just make the winning egg, he will be the one to help the Easter Rabbit on Easter morning. But Hoppi hasn't decided what kind of egg to make. And as he hops along and sees one fantastic egg after another, he begins to wonder how he can compete. Hoppi goes into the woods to think about his egg, and just when he figures out that he only has to make the best egg he can, his plans take a most unexpected turn. Jan Brett's lovable bunny hero and her remarkable Faster Rabbit will enchant readers as they pore over exquisite illustrations filled with dazzling eggs and their gifted makers Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassyfrass, Hans Vanderabbit and others. An unforgettable Easter story for the ages!
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read! #Level 3)
by Jack PrelutskyThese 16 rollicking rhymes show young readers that a child's life begins at bedtime. Ages 4-8 So my parents think I'm sleeping, but that's simply their mistake, I have got them fooled completely, I am really wide-awake. From watching shadows dancing on a wall, to reading books by flashlight under the covers, to sneaking downstairs to grab that last piece of chocolate cake, master poet Jack Prelutsky shows readers that a child's life begins at bedtime!
Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Jane O'Connor<P>Nancy is determined to make the cover of her very first book report as fancy as she can, but she spends so much time on it that she has no time to write about the book.
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy
by Jacky DavisAt the playground, Lulu asks her friend Sam if he wants to play with her. Sam likes Diggers, while Lulu thinks Monkeys is the best game. Sam suggests playing under the castle, but Lulu knows that the top is the most fun. They just can't agree! And then Lulu asks, 'Have you ever played Ladybug Girl?'As Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, Lulu and Sam save the playground from hairy monsters and big mean robots, and have their very own parade on the bouncy dinosaurs. They figure out that when they work together, they can create fun games that they both like to play.
Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean
by Arthur DorrosExplains how water flows from brooks, to streams, to rivers, over waterfalls, through canyons and dams, to eventually reach the ocean. <P><P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
My Five Senses
by Aliki<P>A child's world is one filled with the discovery of sensations, and "My Five Senses" captures the excitement and wonder that accompany these discoveries by focusing on such common sensations as licking ice cream, petting a bunny and hearing a fire engine. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
From Seed to Pumpkin
by Wendy PfefferIn the fall, pumpkins are everywhere: in the garden, in the supermarkets, and on doorsteps. But do you know how they grow from a tiny yellow seed to a big orange pumpkin? Read and find out! <p><p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]</p>
I Read Signs
by Tana HobanIntroduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the street. <p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]</p>
The Very Fairy Princess
by Julie Andrews Emma Walton HamiltonDo you believe in fairies? Geraldine does . . . And though her family and friends don't, Gerry knows for certain that she is one. In fact, she is a VERY fairy princess! From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in royal attire and practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn't all pink and proper--as every real-life fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just one price you pay for a perfect day! From the bestselling mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes a joyful story about believing in yourself and sharing your unique inner SPARKLE.