Book Publication: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ; Hardcover edition (October 5, 2021) Reading Level: Pre-K- Grade 3 (Ages 4-8) Book Summary: When a little owl's home is suddenly upended and she is migrated with her tree home to the heart of the city, she begins to wonder what Christmas means. A friendly and compassionate … Continue reading The Christmas Owl (Ellen Kalish, Gideon Sterer & Ramona Kaulitzki)
The Most Perfect Snowman (Chris Britt)
Book Publication: Balzer + Bray; Hardcover edition (October 11, 2016) Reading Level: Pre-K- Grade 3 (Ages 4-8) Book Summary: A lonely snowman named Drift was initially created with minimal effort, with only two stick arms and a few coals that made up his mouth and eyes. His greatest hope is to become a "perfect" snowman … Continue reading The Most Perfect Snowman (Chris Britt)
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Sherri Duskey Rinker & Tom Lichtenheld)
Book Publication: Chronicle Books; Illustrated hard cover edition (May 4, 2011) Reading Level: Pre-K- Grade 2 (Ages 1-6) Book Summary: Following the story of five delightful construction vehicles—crane truck, cement mixer, bulldozer, dump truck, excavator— this book is a captivating and sweet bedtime story. Readers walk through each vehicle's unique experience during their long, hard … Continue reading Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Sherri Duskey Rinker & Tom Lichtenheld)
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Charlie Mackesy)
"Asking for help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up."Charlie Mackesy, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" Book Publication: Ebury Press (September 5, 2019) Book Summary: A heartwarming graphic novel with beautiful sketched illustrations, this book tells the story of a young, inquisitive boy meandering through life with his animal friends. … Continue reading The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Charlie Mackesy)
Little Blue Truck (Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry)
Book Publication: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers Original hardcover edition (May 1, 2008)Board book edition (July 7, 2015) Reading Level: Pre-K- Grade 3 (Ages 0-7) Book Summary: This story is set in the open countryside and is about a friendly blue pick-up truck and his many furry animal friends, who end up helping … Continue reading Little Blue Truck (Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry)
Soon (Timothy Knapman & Patrick Benson)
Book Publication: Candlewick (February 24, 2015) Reading Level: Preschool- Kindergarten (Ages 2-5) Book Summary: This story is about a mother elephant and her son, Raju, who set out on a great adventure. With echoes of what we often hear children saying in long car rides, this story highlights a baby elephant named Raju who keeps … Continue reading Soon (Timothy Knapman & Patrick Benson)
The Most Magnificent Thing (Ashley Spires)
Book Publication: Kids Can Press (April 1, 2014) Reading Level: Grades K-2 (Ages 4-7) Book Summary: After receiving a tool kit as a present, a creative, young girl ventures out to create something magnificent and useful for her faithful and furry friend. During the process, she learns how to persevere through problem solving, as she … Continue reading The Most Magnificent Thing (Ashley Spires)
Itsy Bitsy Christmas (Max Lucado and Bruno Merz)
Book Publication: Tommy Nelson Publishers (September 10, 2013) Reading Level: Grades 1-2 (Ages 4-7) Book Summary: This little Christmas tale follows two small mice, older brother Itsy and his little sister Bitsy, on their adventure of finding out what all the excitement in Bethlehem is all about. As people and animals gather around from far … Continue reading Itsy Bitsy Christmas (Max Lucado and Bruno Merz)
Follow the Track All the Way Back (Timothy Knapman & Ben Mantle)
Book Publication: Candlewick Press (October 17, 2017) Reading Level: Preschool- Kindergarten (Ages 2-5) Book Summary: A fun story about early independence, the little train learns how to venture out on his own without his parents for the first time. Initially, with much excitement, he races with top speed over the hills, across bridges, and next … Continue reading Follow the Track All the Way Back (Timothy Knapman & Ben Mantle)
The Westing Game (Ellen Raskin)
Book Publication: Puffin Books (April 12, 2004) Reading Level: Grades 5-7 Winner of the Newbury Medal Book Summary: Deceased millionaire Samuel J. Westing has written a will to give away his fortune. The catch? Only one of 16 of his specifically hand-selected people have the chance to win the game that he created to receive … Continue reading The Westing Game (Ellen Raskin)
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