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At the Lake

Throughout the day and all
through the night, interesting visitors come to the lake.

(nonfiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:              
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:     176     

Baron: Rescue Dog
Barón perro de rescate

Baron helps his master Ted rescue a lost girl.
 
(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:        16     n/a
Page Count:    16     16
Word Count:    120   149

Bunny Magic
La magia de un conejito

A classroom pet plays a trick. 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Early 2
RR Level:        14     8
Page Count:    12    12
Word Count:    176  178

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

The Cat with No Tail

A determined cat loses her tail during a big storm.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         14      
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    107     
 

A coyote participates in the life cycle of a peach tree.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:  1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        17     16
Page Count:    16     16
Word Count:   233   247

Crabbing Time

Two friends go out onto the dock to catch crabs. 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 2
RR Level:             
Page Count:      12     
Word Count:     76       

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

Dogs Love to Play Ball

Max and Toby go to a ball game.
 
(Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         13   
Page Count:     16   
Word Count:     159  
 

Goha and His Donkey

Goha learns that you cannot please everyone.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        13      
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   114      

Hoketichee and the Manatee
Hoketichee y el manatí

A story of trust between a curious child and gentle sea creature.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2   1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:          n/a
Page Count:    16      16
Word Count:   113    121

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

How Fox Became Red

When outdistanced by
yummy geese, Fox fills with rage.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:  1-2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        21    
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:   163   
 

A hungry sea star searches the 
ocean floor for food.

(Informational)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:         n/a
Page Count:    12    12
Word Count:    69    62

I Ride the Waves

A short ride on a small raft gives a little boy much joy.

(nonfiction)
FP Level: I

Grade Level:   1-2  
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:              
Page Count:      8     
Word Count:     61     

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

Little Critters

Mom thinks about her children in different ways.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
Grade Level:    1-2     
RR Level:         N/A    
Page Count:     14     
Word Count:    127     

A child and her mother
enjoy helping each other.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       19      
Page Count:   12    
Word Count:   216 

Our Polliwogs
Los renacuajos

Children observe tiny tadpoles change into leaping frogs.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         14     n/a
Page Count:     12     12
Word Count:     91    101

Pretty pearls and beads help neighbors overcome the language barrier.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
RR Level:           n/a
Page Count:   12    12
Word Count:   98   101

Shintaro's Umbrellas
Las sombrillas de Shintaro

Shintaro helps his grandfather create umbrellas of many uses.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        16      n/a
Page Count:    16      16
Word Count:    101   111

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

A Small Sailboat

A small sailboat is caught in a wild, wet, windy storm.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:               
Page Count:      16     
Word Count:     135     

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

The Super-Duper Sandwich

Adam makes a great big sandwich.

(Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         15      
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    202     

Termites
Termitas

A girl tells of the fun she 
had becoming a member of the hockey team.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:       15      n/a
Page Count:    16     16
Word Count:  130   146

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

A banana-loving rabbit
devises a clever pan to fill
his tummy with his favorite
fruit.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:         22    
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:    198     
 

Who Cleans the Museum

A boy and his mom have fun keeping the museum exhibits clean and tidy.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2  1-2
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:             
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:    85      

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