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Junie B., first grader

Barbara Park

THE DAY IT RAINED HEARTS

Bond, Felicia

Pete At The Beach

Pete and his family go to the beach! Pete has lots of fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. It's very hot, but Pete isn't sure he wants to go in the water. The water looks scary! When his brother, Bob offers to give him a surfing lesson, will Pete get over his fear of the water and give it a try?

Dean, James

The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders

Petra Mathers

The Polar Express

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

Van Allsburg, Chris

I Was So Mad

A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.

Mayer, Mercer

The Little Engine That Could

Watty Piper

Babar's Busy Year

Brunhoff, Laurent de

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: COMES TO ITS SENSES

Earhart, Kristin

Afternoon On The Amazon

Jack and Annie journey to a South American rain forest to search for new clues to the whereabouts of Morgan le Fay

Osborne, Mary Pope

Little Red Riding Hood

Ransom, Candice

How Many Fish?

A school of fish and a group of children frolic in the bay.

Cohen, Caron Lee

Rocking in My School Shoes

Eric Litwin

Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones! Yikes . . . It's a looth tooth! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for over 20 years! In the 20th Junie B. Jones book, one of Junie B.'s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what's all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time. USA TODAY : "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publisher's Weekly : "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews : "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time Magazine : "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

Park, Barbara

The Magic School Bus Inside The Earth

On a special field trip in the Magic School Bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns firsthand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the Earth.

Cole, Joanna

The Statue Of Liberty

Discusses the construction, history, and symbolism of the Statue Of Liberty, a gift to the United States from France.

Penner, Lucille Recht

Green Eggs And Ham

It takes much effort before Sam-I-am can convince another person to try green eggs and ham.

Dr. Seuss

David Goes To School

David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- bahaved reader.

Shannon, David

Junie B. Jones And Her Big Fat Mouth

When her teacher announces Job Day at school, Junie B. gets carried away, coming up with the best--and strangest--job description in Room Nine.

Park, Barbara

It's Christmas, David!

Preparing an extra-long request list for Santa, an excited (and naughty) David passes the days before Christmas by peeking at his presents, snitching holiday cookies and grabbing the highest candy cane on the tree. By the author of the best-selling <IT>No, David! <RO>100,000 first printing.

Shannon, David

I Can Read With My Eyes Shut

The Cat In The Hat takes Young Cat in to to show him the fun he can get out of reading.

Dr. Seuss

Deadliest Animals

Introduces some of the most dangerous animals on Earth, describing the physical characteristics and behavior that makes them deadly, including such creatures as saltwater crocodiles, poison dart frogs, box jellyfish, and scorpions.

Stewart, Melissa

Me On The Map

A young girl describes how her room, her house, her town, her state, and her country become part of a map of her world.

Sweeney, Joan

My Dog Talks

A young boy describes how his new dog Sam talks to him, how they play together, and what pals they are.

Herman, Gail

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Patty Lovell

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

Dr. Seuss

MOOSE'S LOOSE TOOTH

Clarke, Jacqueline A.

Arthur meets the President

Marc Brown

National Geographic Beginner's World Atlas

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the continents of the world.

National Geographic, Eds.

MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE

BEVERLY CLEARY

Junie B. Jones And The Stupid Smelly Bus

Junie B., a feisty almost-six-year-old who is not at all happy about riding the bus on the first day of kindergarten. In fact, she doesn't like a single thing about this vehicle.

Park, Barbara

INCREDIBLE INSECTS

Barnes, Zoe

Skippyjon Jones

Judith Byron Schachner

Caterpillar To Butterfly

Developed by National Geographic in consultation with literacy education experts, a series of high-interest, exciting and easy-to-read books contain simple text, National Geographic photography and kid-friendly diagrams, as well as loads of information about subjects that really matter to kids.

Marsh, Laura

Froggy Goes to School

London, Jonathan

The Runaway Bunny

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.

Brown, Margaret Wise

Transportation Then And Now

Presents a brief look at how transportation has changed over the years.

Nelson, Robin

The Snowy Day

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Keats, Ezra Jack

Franklin Goes To School

Franklin learns to overcome his fears on the first day of school.

Bourgeois, Paulette

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

James Dean

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

James Dean

The 100th Day Of School

The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and "do everything the 100 way" to celebrate this special day.

Medearis, Angela S.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog!

Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate! That zany old lady is back--and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of the season...with a beautiful garden! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a wacky story for the first day of spring!

Colandro, Lucille

Do You Want To Be My Friend?

This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray mouse's search for the perfect pal. He searches the animal kingdom for companionship and asks the various animals the same question: "Do you want to be my friend?" Not until he finds an unexpected respondent does the mouse find true friendship.

Carle, Eric

Locomotive

From the creator of Moonshot, a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America's early railroads. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!

Floca, Brian

There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!

This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers.

Colandro, Lucille

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Anna Dewdney

Wet Dog!

Broach, Elise

Solar System

Presents simple facts about the Sun, the eight planets and their moons, along with additional information about other parts of the solar system.

Vogt, Gregory

Joey Goat

Joey Goat loves to play tricks on his animal friends, but finally he learns that a joke is only fun if everyone enjoys it.

deRubertis, Barbara

The Hershey's Kisses Subtraction Book

Pallotta, Jerry/ Bolster, Rob (ILT)

Footprints In The Snow

Pictures and simple text depict forest animals' tracks in the snow as they rush to their homes during a winter storm.

Benjamin, Cynthia

Clark the Shark Tooth Trouble

Bruce Hale

The Mouse And The Motorcycle

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.

Cleary, Beverly

The Recess Queen

Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen.

O'Neill, Alexis

Biscuit Finds A Friend

A puppy helps a little duck find its way home to the pond.

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

A Seed Is Sleepy

This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it perfect reading material at home or in the classroom.

Aston, Dianna Hutts

Pumpkin Town

Katie Mcky

Oh, Cats!

A child plays with three new cat friends.

Buck, Nola

Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

Courduroy plans a Halloween party for all his friends where they will carve ajack o'lantern, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating! But first Courduroyneeds a costume.

Freeman, Don

This is Ant-Man

Chris Wyatt

Dirt On My Shirt

A collection of humorous poetry suitable for children covers such topics as animals, family, and friendship.

Foxworthy, Jeff

The Biggest Snowball Ever

Rogan, John

Ruby Bridges Goes To School: My True Story

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school where she changed history. This is the true story of a girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white school.

Bridges, Ruby

Biscuit Wins a Prize

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

Barbara Park

David Goes to School

David Shannon

Biscuit's New Trick

A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Biscuit's New Trick

A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Biscuit's New Trick

A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Rain Forest Relay

On a once-in-a-lifetime race through the animal kingdom, it takes smarts, strength, and skill to win! When Russell entered the race, he knew it was going to be a wild ride. Especially the first race course! He'd been studying up on the Amazon's animals and culture forever. But nothing could prepare him or his teammates for what they'd find in the rain forest: raging rapids, poisonous venom, and sneaky competitors who'd do anything to win. Can the red team work together to make it to the finish line in one piece?

Earhart, Kristin

Puppy Mudge Takes A Bath

This pre-level 1 reader brings the adventures of Mudge to children just beginning to learn to read.

Rylant, Cynthia

Splat The Cat Sings Flat

Splat the cat is very nervous when his class prepares to sing on Parents' Night. Will Splat overcome his stage fright? Practice CVC patterns with short vowels, blends, and digraphs.

Scotton, Rob

Cinco De Mouse-O

Judy Cox

Bathtime For Biscuit

Everything is ready for Biscuit to take a bath--everything except Biscuit!

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Look For The Lorax

The grumpy, nature-loving Lorax embarks on a wonderland adventure through hills of Truffala trees in a skill-building tale that features such story elements as singing Swomee-Swans and playful Bar-ba-loots, in an early reader's tribute to the environment.

Rabe, Tish

Little Monkey Lost

Keith Du Quette

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Rose!

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.

Colandro, Lucille

Junie B. Jones And That Meanie Jim's Birthday

The irrepressible Junie B. Jones returns in her sixth adventure as she sets out to even the score when she is not invited to Jim's birthday party.

Park, Barbara

Patty Cat

Patty the cat has an unusual encounter with a rat.

deRubertis, Barbara

Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook

Someone has taken Junie B.'s new black furry mittens! And they kept them! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right?

Park, Barbara

A Very Brave Witch

Alison McGhee

The Very Impatient Caterpillar

Ross Burach

Fish Out of Water

Palmer, Helen

The Big Leaf Pile

Clifford, Cleo, and T-Bone enjoy a favorite Fall ritual--gathering leaves and jumping into the pile.

Page, Josephine

Clifford's First Halloween

Clifford the small red puppy valiantly tries to celebrate Halloween with Emily Elizabeth, but he is too small to wear a mask or dress up as a scary ghost, so he decides to climb into a pumpkin and become a barking jack-o'-lantern.

Bridwell, Norman

Dolphins At Daybreak

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie deep into the sea, where they meet up with dolphins, sharks, and octopi as they search for the answer to an ancient riddle.

Osborne, Mary Pope

Hey, Little Ant

Phillip Hoose, Hannah Hoose

Miles And Miles Of Reptiles

The Cat in the Hat travels the globe--in his trusty crocodile car--to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more.

Rabe, Tish

Llama Llama Misses Mama

Anna Dewdney

The Cat In The Hat

Join the Cat in the Hat as he makes learning to read a joy! It's a rainy day and Dick and Sally can't find anything to do . . . until the Cat in the Hat unexpectedly appears and turns their dreary afternoon into a fun-filled extravaganza! This beloved Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss, which also features timeless Dr. Seuss characters such as Fish and Thing 1 and Thing 2, is fun to read aloud and easy to read alone. Written using 236 different words that any first or second grader can read, it's a fixture in home and school libraries and a favorite among parents, beginning readers, teachers, and librarians. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Dr. Seuss

Why Does The Earth Spin?

Carson, Mary Kay

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

Junie B. Jones falls in love with the new boy in her kindergarten class.

Park, Barbara

Midnight On The Moon

The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie to a moon base in the future where they continue to search for the fourth thing they need to free their friend Morgan from the magician's spell.

Osborne, Mary Pope

Who's Buying? Who's Selling? Understanding Consumers And Producers

Introduces the role of consumers, producers, buyers and sellers in the marketplace; discusses the relationship between cost and benefit; and includes information on supply and demand.

Larson, Jennifer S.

Corduroy

Don Freeman

Corduroy

Don Freeman

Too Many Tamales Edition: Reprint

Gary Soto

Rockets And Spaceships

Describes how space shuttles, probes, satellites, the Hubble space telescope, and space stations allow astronauts to explore the moon and planets. A Level 1 DK Reader.

Wallace, Karen