The Frog Prince (We Both Read - Level 1-2)


Sindy McKay - 1812
    This delightful adaptation shows the meaning of true friendship and the importance of keeping promises.

With My Hands: Poems About Making Things


Amy Ludwig VanDerwater - 2018
    Building, baking, folding, drawing, shaping . . . making something with your own hands is a special, personal experience. Taking an idea from your imagination and turning it into something real is satisfying and makes the maker proud.With My Hands is an inspiring invitation to tap into creativity and enjoy the hands-on energy that comes from making things.

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden


Edith Pattou - 2001
    Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are, and how both will flourish if tended lovingly. There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world, and Edith Pattou's simple, moving story along with Tricia Tusa's inspired, whimsical illustrations celebrate all they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch


Anne Isaacs - 2009
    The peaceful life suits the wealthy widow fine until word gets out and every unmarried man in Texas lines up to marry her. Widow Tulip and her small staff of three can't possibly run the farm and manage all the suitors, so she devises a plan—and it just might work. This story filled with giant tortoises, 1,000 brides, bad guys, a smart widow, and even a little romance is sure to get kids laughing.

The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry


Danna Smith - 2017
    Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight. The girl leads readers through all the preparations and equipment needed for the flight from the hawk s hood and bells to the falconer s gloves culminating in a dramatic demonstration of the hawk s hunting skill. Bagram Ibatoulline s masterful illustrations capture the vivid details and beauty of a day spent hawking, while Danna Smith s poetic storytelling will make readers long to experience the art and sport of falconry firsthand."

Doggolescence: Poems by Kyra The Staffy


Kyra The Staffy - 2020
    A collection of poems parodying the Gabbie Hanna collection 'Adultolescence', written from the perspective of Kyra - a little dog with a big heart! Youtuber, Rachel Oates, and her dog worked together to create this collection of poems and photographs which will resonate with every dog lover, but will also provide plenty of giggles for 'fans' of Gabbie's 'poetry'.

The King and the Magician


Jorge Bucay - 2012
    He plots to destroy this most feared enemy, but their confrontation takes an unexpected turn.

Little Critter Storybook Collection


Mercer Mayer - 2005
    When Little Critter is your friend, even the most ordinary day can turn into an adventure!This storybook collection features these seven favorite Little Critter books:Bye-Bye, Mom and DadGood for Me and YouJust a Tugboat Just a School ProjectJust a Dump TruckJust a Snowman Just Big Enough

Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda


Lauren Alderfer - 2011
    With the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda guiding readers to a calmer and more attentive mind, this whimsical yet warm presentation will delight all readers.As our story begins, Monkey is not so mindful - his Monkey Mind constantly jumping from one thing to another - but he encounters a mysterious and playful friend in Happy Panda. Panda helps Monkey recognize the simple joy of doing what you're doing while you're doing it.

All Year Round: Calendar of Celebrations, A


Ann Druitt - 1995
    Helpful drawings and diagrams illustrate this practical book. It contains a wealth of experience that can help families find their own way around the year.

Shapes (TouchThinkLearn)


Xavier Deneux - 2014
    See the image, trace its shape, say its name: these modes of perception combine in a dynamic way to stimulate understanding of essential concepts. Contemplate a circle by touching the raised surface of an owl hooting at night on one side, and the form of a moon rising on the other. Featuring a format unlike any other, these groundbreaking books translate abstract thought into tangible knowledge.

National Regular Average Ordinary Day


Lisa Katzenberger - 2020
    But when he wakes up one morning to discover there isn't any holiday, he realizes he'll have to take matters into his own hands and make up his own! That's easier said than done, though, and nothing seems to go right--until Peter realizes that even a regular, average, ordinary day can be something worth celebrating.

Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes


Susan V. Bosak - 2004
    Richly crafted and thoughtfully written, 'Dream' is a dazzling project that challenges us to find a dream and follow it" -- The Bloomsbury Review. Fifteen top children's illustrators each offer a gorgeously illustrated page to complement quotations from historical sages and a beautifully told, multilayered poetic story about life's hopes and dreams from childhood to adulthood, inspiring both children and adults. A book to explore and discuss with children, a keepsake and collector's item, and a lovely gift book for milestones like a birth or graduation, the holidays and birthdays. "Dream" offers wonder, wisdom, and good wishes -- for everyone who dreams.

Fearless: the Story of Racing Legend Louise Smith


Barb Rosenstock - 2010
    From her first wild adventure behind the wheel of her daddy's Ford to the dangers and thrills of stock-car tracks across the country, Louise fearlessly paved the way for women in racing and became a NASCAR legend! It takes a lot of courage to be the first, but when you fearlessly follow your dreams, anything is possible.

Magic Candies


Heena Baek - 2017
    But when he gets hold of some magic candies, suddenly there are voices everywhere. He can hear how his couch feels, what upsets his dog, that his demanding dad loves him. He even gets to catch up with his dead grandmother. It turns out, these voices in Tong Tong’s life have A LOT to say! Is Tong Tong ready to hear it?At turns funny, weird, and heartfelt, this imaginative picture book from award-winning Korean author Heena Baek will take readers along on Tong Tong’s journey as he goes from lonely to brave.