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Hill of Fire


Thomas P. Lewis - 1971
    Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!

Betsy Ross


Becky White - 2011
    Rip, rip.Seven rich, crimson strips. Inch by inch, bit by bit, Betsy Ross clips, dips, and stitches the first American flag. Based on a sketch Betsy's friend George Washington gave her in 1776, the flag had thirteen stripes and thirteen stars, which Betsy showed George how to make with a single clip of her scissors. Included activity shows children how to make their own Betsy Ross star.

Fish and Sun


Sergio Ruzzier - 2021
    One day, bored little Fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean where it meets Sun, and a wonderful friendship blooms…Only, right in the middle of their fun, Sun starts to set! Told in a graphic novel format.

Peanuts Vol. 6


Charles M. SchulzStephanie Gladden - 2015
    Schulz, starring all your favorite characters and even some underrated ones like Belle and Rerun. Collects issues #17-20.

Ducky Duck (Early Readers Children's Book Edition with 1st Grade Site Words)


Jenny Loveless - 2013
    The first version has between 1 and 2 short sentences on each page. The second version of the story gets a bit harder as your child grows. This version includes 3 to 4 short sentences on each page. The Early Readers Edition has been specially written with short and easy to read text, which also includes many 1st grade site words that your 1st grader will need to know. Oh no, Ducky Duck doesn't want to be a duck! He wants to be a bunny. Oh dear. No really, he wants to be a deer too. Ducky uses dress-up fun to become anything but a duck. Will any of his new identities work out for him? This is a great read aloud for your toddlers as well as the perfect read along for your 1st and 2nd graders. The illustrations are silly and fun holding your child's attention. Make Learning fun! Download these two fun and easy to read for versions of Ducky Duck Doesn't want to be a Duck Today!

ChildCraft, Poems of Early Childhood


Childcraft International - 1932
    

The House Above the Trees


Ethel Cook Eliot - 1921
    A wonderful fantasy written by Ethel Cook Eliot, first published in 1921. The illustrations include line drawings along with 5 color plates from Anne Anderson.

Biscuit's Day at the Farm


Alyssa Satin Capucilli - 2007
    Biscuit is going to help out on the farm today and can’t wait to feed all of the farm animals. He makes friends with the hens, the geese, and even an eager little piglet who wants to follow him everywhere!  Biscuit’s Day at the Farm, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

Pirate Mom


Deborah Underwood - 2006
    Then Pete and his mom go to see the Amazing Marco, and Marco hypnotizes Pete’s mom into thinking she’s a pirate! Now Pete’s mom won’t behave. She chases the neighbors. She steals underwear off other people’s clotheslines. She’s even flying the Jolly Roger over the house. Pete has to find the Amazing Marco. He wants his real mom back!

LEGO City: Cops, Crocs, and Crooks!


Trey King - 2015
    There's never a dull moment in LEGO(R) City!Another exciting and hilarious adventure, featuring the newest LEGO(R) theme!

Amelia Bedelia Takes the Cake


Herman Parish - 2016
    In this sweet story, Amelia Bedelia and her friends organize a bake sale at school and learn the importance of giving back.Amelia Bedelia and her friends are hosting a bake sale. All the proceeds from the sale will go to their school library. But Amelia Bedelia doesn’t understand why she should take the cake. She’d much rather eat it! Amelia Bedelia and her friends learn about the basic concepts of brownies, business, and the importance of giving back, in this Level 1 I Can Read full of friendship, community, and yummy desserts!

Plants vs. Zombies: Official Guide to Protecting Your Brains


Simon Swatman - 2013
    Zombies: The Official Guide to Protecting Your Brains is a must for kids who love the video game Plants vs. Zombies.There are more than twenty-five types of zombies in the fantastical world of Plants vs. Zombies, and each has a special talent—from pole-vaulting to digging to teaming up with a zombie dolphin.Fortunately, a gamer armed with The Official Guide to Protecting Your Brains has all the tricks, knowledge, and strategy needed to plant a garden—perhaps with a few Fume-shrooms, Cherry Bombs, and Potato Mines—that will defeat each member of the fun-loving, brain-eating mob. The zombies won't have a chance!

Pinkalicious: Fairy House


Victoria Kann - 2012
    Pinkalicious prepares by making sure the fairies have a pinkerrific place to stay. Welcome, fairies!Pinkalicious: Fairy House is a Level One I Can Read adventure and is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.

Treasured Tales from Beatrix Potter


Beatrix Potter - 1995
    Includes The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and The Tale of Pigling Bland.

Big Preschool Workbook


School Zone - 1997
    Each workbook includes activities organized by major skill areas. Contents are drawn from the I Know It and Get Ready series. 320 Full-Color Pages.