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The Author on My Street

A girl learns to use her imagination to look at things in a new and fascinating way.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:   2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        16     
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:   260     

Children share the joy of childhood and their love for their country.

(nonfiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:   2  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        18     
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:    142     

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

A Family of Beavers 

A family of beavers works together to build a safe home. 

(nonfiction) 
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:   2     
Reading Stage:  Fluent 2
RR Level:         15     
Page Count:     12       
Word Count:    141     

Farmer Brown and Dapple Gray

Farmer Brown learns how important and valuable his friend Dapple Gray is.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:   2    
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        17     
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   166     

The Little Frogs of Puerto Rico
Las ranitas de Puerto Rico

A boy and his grandmother remember the little frogs that sing back home in their native land. 

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2        2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:           n/a
Page Count:    12     12
Word Count:    143   134

Mama's Llamas
 Las llamas de mamá

Mother Octopus

A good mother raises an 
underwater family. 

(nonfiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2      
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:         8      
Page Count:     12     
Word Count:    119     

There are many ways to have fun, even if you live in a zoo. 

(Informational)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:         17     
Page Count:     12     
Word Count:    146     

A boy is saddened at the
loss of a farm and its
gentle, friendly cows.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        22   
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   464     

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:         n/a     
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:    277     
 

Pat and Pea Soup
Pat y la sopa de arvejas

A little girl lends a helping hand to her dad at a soup kitchen for the homeless.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2        2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        16    n/a
Page Count:    12    12
Word Count:   187   187

Solar-Powered Sam

Where does Sam get all her energy?

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:              
Page Count:      12     
Word Count:     148     

A clever fox outwits a vain
crow and a gullible goat.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:        n/a     
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:    411     

Walking Home Alone

A little boy is anxious about walking home alone from school.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2      
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:        16      
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   327   

Watermelon
Sandía

A watermelon grows from a little seed into a juicy red feast for two.

(Informational)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2        2
Reading Stage: Early 1
RR Level:        
Page Count:    12      12
Word Count:    61      54

Dog never completes his mission.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:         n/a     
Page Count:     12     
Word Count:     237    

Wolf Song

A young wolf helps her mate learn the responsibilities and joys of fatherhood and family life.

(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:         17      
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    130