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Andi’s Wool
La lana de Andi

A sheep gets a haircut for spring.

(Informational)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
Grade Level:    K-1    9
RR Level:         n/a
Page Count:     12     12
Word Count:    107   132

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

The Bear's Tale

Once both the fox and the bear had long, bushy tails. This folktale tells how the bear lost his.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:  1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:        13   
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:   155    

A brief story about concrete, how it is made, and its may uses.

(Informational)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:            
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:   123    

Digging to China

A literal interpretation of the expression "digging to china". 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:         14
Page Count:     12 
Word Count:    108 

 For more instructional use see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Henry's Tricks

Henry delights guests at a birthday party with his special tricks.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:         11  
Page Count:     12  
Word Count:   162 

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Jake's First Word

Big sister assists in getting her little brother to talk.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:         14
Page Count:      16
Word Count:    204

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

The Little Book of Street Rods

A child enjoys a day looking at cars with his dad. 

(Informational)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 2
RR Level:        13
Page Count:     12  
Word Count:    79  

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

A Little Green Dandelion

A hardy  little  dandelion floats its fluff over a city sidewalk.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 3
Page Count:     12
Word Count:    191     

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Little Puffer Fish

How a frightened little fish avoids becoming a tasty snack for a bigger fish.
 
(Informational)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         14  
Page Count:     12   
Word Count:    133   

Looking for Bears

How a teacher spent her 
summer vacation.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:        13
Page Count:     12  
Word Count:    80  

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Mama Cut My Hair
Mamá me cortó el pelo 

A little girl gets a haircut. 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:         13    14
Page Count:      12    12
Word Count:    134  177

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Mrs. Murphy's Crows
Los cuervos de la señora Murphy

Some students come to the aid of their bird-loving teacher. 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       15    10
Page Count:   12    12
Word Count:  122  144

Pancakes for Breakfast
Panqueques para el desayuno

Grandma's pancakes are sure to please, except when blown away by a great big sneeze.
 
(Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 2
RR Level:         13   14
Page Count:      12    12
Word Count:     99  109

 
 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF)
 How this title addresses the five key components for effective reading.

Too Many Nuts

A red squirrel finds a nice home.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         14
Page Count:     12 
Word Count:    132 

Turtle Nest
El nido de la tortuga

A turtle comes ashore to dig her nest and lay her eggs.
  
(Informational)
FP Level: H
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         13     9
Page Count:     16   16
Word Count:     85   86