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Top Text Block (Bold) The following book list was found on www.scholastic.com 1. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni All creatures have a color of their own . . . except for chameleons, and this sad chameleon wants a color of his own. 2. Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott Here is the Caldecott Honor story of Anansi, the spider-hero of the Ashanti people of Ghana, who falls into a river, is swallowed by a fish, and is carried away by a falcon. Can he be saved by the combined talents of his six sons? 3. Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann Rhyming, predictable text and lively illustrations from a Caldecott award-winning artist let children "read along" with this hilarious adventure of a mischievous Gorilla who "borrows" the zookeeper’s keys. 4. Harold's ABC by Crockett Johnson Parents what a great book to use as a spring board to writing and reviewing the letters. Harold creates an imaginative adventure using the alphabet and his purple crayon. 5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle This is a wonderful book to teach recall. Ask your child to retell what happened in the story. AR Book! 6. A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams A moving story of a family’s dream to save enough money to buy a beautiful easy chair after a fire destroys all their furniture. AR Book! 7. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Illustrated By Ray Cruz This is a great book to read when your child is having a grumpy moment. It can really bring a smile! 8. Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger Illustrated By Tony Ross Friends since preschool, Amber and Justin do just about everything together, from sharing Oreos to helping each other out with fractions and spelling. When Justin learns he has to move away, Amber discovers how hard it is to say goodbye to a best friend. "The friendship is beautifully drawn." Booklist 9. Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel Five delightful stories about true friendship. Told with "freshness, humor and a beguiling simplicity." AR Book! 10. Miss Nelson Is Missing by Henry Allard Illustrated By James Marshall The unruly students in room 207 learn their lesson when a stern new teacher arrives. AR Book! 11. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe "Steptoe weaves tribal culture and history, magic and mystery in this version of the timeless moral lesson of pride going before the fall." New York Times 12. The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole Illustrated By Bruce Degen "Ms. Frizzle, the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books … returns to teach geology via a field trip to the center of the earth." Booklist 13. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka Illustrated By Lane Smith This irresistible "revisionist" retelling of the traditional tale has become a classroom hit! "Alexander T. Wolf endeavors to set the record straight, and he does an admirable job of it."New York Times AR Book! 14. Rooster's Off To See The World by Eric Carle A rooster, on his way to see the world, is joined by 14 animals along the way in this simple introduction to the meaning of numbers and sets. 15. Goose On The Loose by Emery Battis and Phil Roxbee Cox This hilarious rhyming tale about a goose on the loose is part of a research-based phonics series designed to help young children learn how to read. The inside cover includes an introduction page about phonics, phonemes, and regular and irregular words. The inside back cover includes a list of words found throughout the story. 16. Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae When Gerald the giraffe feels too awkward to dance, a cricket teaches him that he just has to find his own music. 17. Olivia Saves The Circus by Ian Falconer Olivia's back in a brand-new adventure! This time, she tells her class about her visit to the circus. Did she really tame the lions? Kids will respond to Olivia's version of events, and make up a few tall tales of their own! 18. Ackamarackus by Julius Lester A bee that falls head-over-heels in love with a bluebird? An eagle that's afraid of heights? An alligator in search of cooler waters in Vermont? Readers of all ages will laugh at these irresistible creatures and their gleefully absurd predicaments, all the while unwittingly gathering wisdom about acceptance, ingenuity, and individuality. 19. Miss Alaineus by Debra Frasier When Sage's spelling and definition of a word reveal her misunderstanding of it to her classmates, she is at first embarrassed but then uses her mistake as inspiration for the vocabulary parade. 20. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White In this classic, widely loved tale, Wilbur, the barnyard pig, has a wonderful friend in the little girl who raised him and a special friend, Charlotte, who saves his life. AR Book! 21. Great Snakes by Fay Robinson A bouncy, rhyming text and highly detailed, realistic art underscore what makes snakes so great. 22. Mr. Popper's Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater I know this is more of an older book, but read it to your kids, or even for yourself. I read it over and over and over. Wonderful story! 23. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bully? by Teddy Slater Billy finally stands up to Bertha, the school bully, and learns a reassuring lesson about courage. 24. The Sun Is My Favorite Star by Frank Asch This book celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways in which it helps the earth and the life upon it. 25. Story of Anne Frank by Brenda Ralph Lewis When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands, 13-year-old Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in Amsterdam. After their capture, her father's secretary found Anne's diary and kept it safe. This Level 3 DK Reader will help beginning readers learn about Anne Frank's life. 26. Junie B. Jones Is A Graduation Girl by Barbara Park Six-year-old Junie B. is about to graduate from kindergarten. Before graduation, she and her classmates receive their snowy white caps and gowns. Will Junie B. follow her teacher's instructions and keep them in their box so they won't become soiled? AR Book! 27. The Frog Principal by Stephanie Calmenson When Marty Q. Marvel the magician accidentally turns Mr. Bundy into a frog, the students of P.S. 88 don't know what to do! It's not always easy having a slimy, green-skinned amphibian for a principal. Even worse, Mr. Bundy has started playing leapfrog, swimming in the kindergarten sink, and eating students' fly collections. Will he ever be his old self again? 28. Spring Is Here by Mary Packard Young readers will enjoy this story about a young girl who enjoys the sights, smells, and activities of spring. Perfect for independent reading, it also relates perfectly to science and nature studies. 29. Pinky and Rex and Just the Right Pet by James Howe It's time for Pinky's family to get a pet. Unfortunately, Pinky wants a dog while the rest of the family wants a cat. At first Pinky is unhappy with the family pet selection…until the new cat worms its way into his affections. 30. Junie B. First Grader (at last!) by Barbara Park In this latest addition to the popular chapter book series, the loudest, funniest kindergartner ever is moving on up. It is not, however, an easy transition for Junie B. – she's having trouble with her friends, her reading, and, it turns out, her eyes. Through it all, she records her grumblings, her concerns, and her triumphs in an engaging journal that will inspire many a young reader to start keeping one of their own! 31. Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia C. McKissack Illustrated By Jerry Pinkney There’s a place in town where everyone is welcome — and ’Tricia Ann is going to try to get there! 32. Ghostville Elementary #1 Ghost Class by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey When overcrowded conditions at school force a third-grade class to share a space with a group of ghosts, a creepy classroom becomes a source of mystery, intrigue, and fun. Kids will identify with the likable characters and enjoy the thrilling storylines of this brand- new chapter book by the authors of the popular Bailey School Kids series. 33. Math for All Seasons by Greg Tang Illustrated By Harry Brigg Accomplished educator, businessman, and mathematician, Greg Tang has devised a bright and innovative approach to math: grouping by patterns. In the follow-up to the best-selling The Grapes of Math, there are fun rhyming riddles and colorful illustrations to teach young mathematicians new ways to tally. 34. New Neighbors for Nora (Riverside Kids #2) by Johanna Hurwitz Nora can’t wait to make friends with her new neighbor! Then she finds out he’s a boy! 35. Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!) by Barbara Park This is an exciting new interactive journal from the popular children's book character, Junie B. Jones and her creator Barbara Park. As Junie B. shares hilarious descriptions of her classmates and family, lists of her likes and dislikes, recipes, poems, and more, your child is invited to join in and write along with her! 36. Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm by Herman Parish Illustrated By Lynn Sweat In this brand-new adventure, Amelia helps out at the library—and drives away with the book mobile! Written in easy-to-understand language, children will laugh at mixed-up Amelia, appreciate the word- play and humor—and feel a great sense of accomplishment when they've finished reading the story all by themselves! 37. Counting In The Garden by Kim Parker Your beginning reader can count along beside you. She'll find five dragonflies darting between the daisies and eight bumblebees buzzing in the blooms. The rich colors and whimsical patterns make each counting page a scene to behold with beautiful flowers bursting forth. This special counting book will be a joy for both of you. TM & © 2006-1996 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy Statement \| Terms of Use
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