Sammy Stuffit
Level N,
fiction
Sammy Stuffit is about a little boy who likes to collect and save lots of stuff. By the time he is an adult, he has collected so much stuff that he has to find places to store it all. Sammy finally realizes that all his stuff does not really make him happy, so he decides to give it all away. Readers will enjoy the illustrations, which humorously show just how much stuff Sammy has collected over the years.
Colleen and the Leprechaun
Level N,
fiction
Colleen and the Leprechaun is the story of an eight-year-old girl who takes a trip to Ireland to meet her grandparents for the first time. On the way to her grandparents' home, her grandfather fascinates her with stories of Celtic fairies and Irish legends, mysteriously warning her to watch for little people.
Extreme Animals
Level N,
nonfiction
Extreme Animals introduces readers to some fascinating members of the animal kingdom. These animals aren't your usual variety. Read to discover which fish can climb a tree and which creature tastes food with its feet! Amazing information is conveyed through both explicit text and entertaining, clever illustrations.
Totem Poles
Level N,
nonfiction
What kind of tree trunk can tell a story? One that's been carved into a totem pole! In this informational book, readers will learn in what parts of the United States totem poles are found, why they are used and by whom, and how totem poles are carved. Photographs of totem poles, and of figures found on totem poles, enhance the text.
Puppets
Level N,
nonfiction
Have you ever wondered how puppets are made? Are you interested in learning how to make puppets yourself? Puppets is a book that teaches the reader about the four basic kinds of puppets and how they are operated. The book also contains detailed instructions for making several puppets.
Sparky's Mystery Fortune
Level N,
fiction
Emma and her family go to the Golden Pagoda restaurant every year on her mom's birthday. Before they leave, Emma puts their new puppy, Sparky, out in the backyard, but forgets to lock the gate. While at dinner, each member of the family receives a mysterious fortune in their fortune cookie. When they arrive home, they discover that Sparky has escaped from the backyard. How will their fortunes help Emma and her family find Sparky?
Making Rice
Level N,
nonfiction
Making Rice is an informational text about rice and its importance in China. The book provides instructions on how to prepare and cook rice. Also included is a detailed, step-by-step recipe for chicken-fried rice that the whole family can enjoy.
The Buffalo Hunt
Level N,
fiction
Wind-in-the-Treetops is going on his first buffalo hunt with the men of his tribe. This short narrative describes the preparation for and the events of the hunt, and what the hunt means for the family. The illustrations bring the story to life.
Celebrating Food and Family
Level N,
nonfiction
During the harvest season, many families celebrate traditions of gratitude and togetherness. These traditions vary from place to place around the world. In this informational text, students will learn about the differences and the similarities of celebrations in four countries.
