I'd like To Be
Level E,
fiction
This story explores some of the wonderful possibilities children have before them when thinking about growing up. Written in poetry form, various occupations, both real and fantasy, are described in clear language and depicted through amusing photos.
Police Officers
Level E,
nonfiction
A police officer has many different jobs--keeping people safe, enforcing laws, patrolling the streets, solving crimes, and more. In this book, readers learn about what it takes to become a police officer, what police officers wear, how they get around, and how they help people. Detailed illustrations support the text.
Shoes Men Wear
Level E,
nonfiction
This book discusses the kinds of shoes men wear and the places they wear them. Students will learn the purpose for each kind of shoe, and note similarities and subtle differences between shoe styles. Repetitive text, high-frequency words, and supportive photographs make this an easy book for emergent readers.
Nothing for Father's Day
Level E,
fiction
In Nothing for Father's Day, a dad who has received less than useful gifts the previous Father's Day tells his family that he wants nothing for Father's Day. The family honors his request but gives him something special that doesn't come in a box. The picture-to-text correspondence and repetitive text patterns contribute to the readers' enjoyment of the story.
The Four Seasons
Level E,
nonfiction
Who wouldn't like to play in the rain during a spring shower? Or swim at the beach on a hot summer's day? In this informational book, students will learn the seasons that these activities are usually associated with, as well as some of the characteristics of each season. Photographs of children enjoying seasonal activities such as carving a pumpkin and building a snowman will help students make text-to-self connections.
Shoes Women Wear
Level E,
nonfiction
This book discusses the kinds of shoes women wear and the places they wear them. Students will learn the purpose for each kind of shoe, and note similarities and subtle differences between shoe styles. Repetitive text, high-frequency words, and supportive photographs make this an easy book for emergent readers.
Country Animals
Level E,
nonfiction
This book teaches students about the types of animals that live in the country. Students learn some of the eating habits and activities of these animals. Detailed photographs and repetitive phrases support early readers.
Making Pizza
Level E,
fiction
How do you make a pizza? A girl and her mom show the ingredients and sequence needed to make a yummy pizza. At the end of the story, the girl enjoys the pepperoni pizza she and her mom made. Photographs and high-frequency words support early readers.
Maddy Loves to March
Level E,
fiction
Maddy loves to march all around her house and outside. One day she has an opportunity to march with a real band in a parade. Supportive pictures and repetitive phrases support early readers.
Shapes in Tide Pools
Level E,
nonfiction
This book teaches students about the animals that live in the tide pools found on rocky shores by the sea. The engaging puzzle format encourages readers to use clues to guess the tide pool animal described. Repetitive phrases and high-frequency words support early readers.
City Places
Level E,
nonfiction
City Places is a nonfiction book about various places typically found in a city and what people do in those places. Detailed illustrations support the text.
The Storm
Level E,
nonfiction
Many things are happening in the sky during a thunderstorm! The reader hears and sees the action from start to finish. The Storm is about a rainstorm advancing through the sky. Once it passes through, the sun is shining and all is well again.
A Week with Grandpa
Level E,
fiction
A Week with Grandpa is about a little boy who goes to visit his grandpa. Together they engage in many activities, such as going fishing and seeing a movie. On the last day of the boy's visit, he is so tired from all the fun that he stays in bed to rest. He has had a good visit with his grandpa.
Time for Bed
Level E,
fiction
Time for Bed is about a little boy getting ready for bed. The story leads the reader through a sequence of "getting ready for bed" activities, like washing hands and brushing teeth. The story ends when the little boy climbs into bed with his bear. His dad reads a book to both of them.
Hugs
Level E,
fiction
Hugs is about a group of children who are each having a very bad day and need hugs to make them feel better. At the end, one of the children, Billy, has a good day-his birthday! Everybody gives Billy a hug, which makes him feel even better. Hugs reinforces the validity of having feelings and needing comfort.
City Animals
Level E,
nonfiction
Animals aren't just in the wilderness or on the farmâthey are in cities, too. This informative leveled reader introduces students to some of the animals that live in cities, from the weird and wild (opossums and hawks) to the familiar (dogs).
Bear and Kangaroo
Level E,
fiction
Bear and Kangaroo is about two animal friends who compete against each other. Bear is always showing up Kangaroo, until the final contest--jumping!
