Racing Around ~ Stuart J. Murphy
This is a living math book about perimeter. Mike wants to ride his bike in the annual 15-kilometer race like his older siblings Justin and Marissa.
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Messy Bessey and the Birthday Overnight ~ Patricia C. McKissack
Bessey gets invited to a slumber party. The girls all have tons of fun, but the next morning everyone leaves...and they leave a big mess...everyone except Bessey.
How Sweet the Sound ~ Cheryl Hudson
This book features 23 songs including Kum Ba Ya, Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, Get on Board Little Children, and more!
My Friend Maya Loves to Dance ~ Cheryl Willis Hudson
Maya is a young girl who loves to dance. Whenever there is music, you are sure to see Maya moving.
Say Hello! ~ Rachel Isadora
Carmelita and her mom visit Abuela Rosa. As they make their way down Ninth Ave, they say hello to all their friends.
Max Goes to the Zoo ~ Adria F. Klein
This is a purple level, Read-It Readers easy reader book about Max and his friend Lily, who visit the zoo. It's a cute little book for beginning readers.
Elizabeti’s School ~ Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Elizabeti experiences her first day of school. However, soon after arriving, she begins to miss her family and begins to wonder if they miss her as much as she misses them.
Brianna Breathes Easy ~ Virginia L. Kroll
Brianna is excited to perform as a hen in the Thanksgiving play at school. While practicing, Brianna is gripped by the worst coughing fit ever and is rushed to the hospital.
Kevin and His Dad ~ Irene Smalls
What's more fun for a boy than to spend the entire day with his father? This book is about Kevin and his dad as they spend a Saturday together that is filled with both work and play.
Elevator Magic ~ Stuart J. Murphy
Who knew elevators could help with math? This book is all about subtraction. Ben and his mom need to make a few stops as they go down the elevator.
The Hat That Wore Clara B. ~ Melanie Turner-Denstaedt
My daughter LOVED this book, especially since we handmade her very own hat! Clara B. was enamored with her grandma's Mother's Sunday hat.
An Island Grows ~ Lola M. Schaefer
This book is about the formation of an island from the magma of a volcano. It's about how a busy, thriving island began as flowing lava.
Jambo Means Hello ~ Muriel Feelings
This is an alphabet book based on words from the Swahili language. My kids enjoyed this book. For a few days they used the words Baba (father), rafiki (friend), and of course, Jambo (hello).
Jack’s Room ~ Julia Woolf
This is a Rookie Reader book about a little boy who identifies various objects in his room before giving his mom a hug just before bed.
Virgie Goes to School With Us Boys ~ Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
Virgie was always begging to go to school with the boys. Finally, it was agreed that "girls need to read and write and do 'rithmetic' too" and that Virgie was finally old enough to join the boys on the 7 mile journey to the school started by the Quakers.
My Pal Al ~ Marcia Leonard
This is an easy reader book about a girl and her bunny pal, Al. The girl describes Al and some of the fun things they do together.
The Princess and the Frog: The Essentials Guide ~ Laura Gilbert
Of course, my daughter loved this book. She loves everything related to her favorite Disney princess! This book provides facts and details about various characters, places, and events from the movie, The Princess and the Frog.
David’s Drawings ~ Cathryn Falwell
David decided to draw the beautiful tree that he saw on the way to school on winter mornings. While at school, all his classmates wanted to chip in and add something to his drawing.
Bigmama’s ~ Donald Crews
This is a great book about the joys of some children making their annual summer trip to visit their grandmother.
Corduroy’s Garden by Don Freeman
This Puffin Easy-to-Read easy reader is based on the characters created by Don Freeman. Lisa plants some beans in her garden and puts Corduroy in charge of keeping watch over them.