Diversity  Early, and Fluent-A Package  
Item# 6831 - $103.50
Includes: 23 Books for Young Learners 

Dogs at School
Perros en la escuela

Max and Toby find lots of things to do at school.

(Fiction)
FP Level F
Grade Level:   1        1
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:        10      6
Page Count:    12     12
Word Count:    94    102 
 

Nothing in the Mailbox
Nada en el buzón

A boy's letter writing has happy consequences.

(Realistic Fiction)
African American depiction
FP Level F
Grade Level:    1       1
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:         9      8
Page Count:    12     12
Word Count:    73    70

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF) Comprehension Prompts
  

Mai-Li's Surprise
La Sorpresa de Mai-Li

A sister helps her older brother make a beautiful kite.

(Realistic Fiction)
Chinese culture, Family, writing, art, crafts
FP Level F
Grade Level:     1        1
Reading Stage: Early   4
Page Count:     16     16
Word Count:     63     59

Powwow

Children express their joy by dancing at a powwow. 

(Informational)
Native American, tradition, custom, celebration, dance
FP Level F
Grade Level:   1     
Reading Stage: Emergent
RR Level:        n/a    
Page Count:    12    
Word Count:    29    

Under My Sombrero
Bajo mi sombrero

Too many friends want to share a little girl's hat.

(Fiction)
Hispanic depiction, fun
FP Level F
Grade Level:    1        1
Reading Stage: Early  4
RR Level:         n/a
Page Count:     12    12
Word Count:     79    73

Paco's Garden
El huerto de Paco 

Paco and his grandmother plant a small salad garden.
 
(Realistic Fiction)
Hispanic depiction, Family
activity
FP Level: G
Grade Level:   1       1
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:        12     12
Page Count:    12     12
Word Count:  118    111
 

 For more instructional uses see Book Note (PDF) Comprehension Prompts
 

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) Comprehension Prompts
  

Jake's First Word

Big sister assists in getting her little brother to talk.

(Realistic Fiction)
Inter-racial family activity
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) Comprehension Prompts
  

A Small Sailboat

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

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

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) Comprehension Prompts

Goha and His Donkey

Goha learns that you cannot please everyone.

(Traditional Literature)
Arabian culture, family, life style, community
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)
Native American culture, nature, lifestyle
FP Level: I
Grade Level:   1-2    1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:         n/a    n/a
Page Count:    16      16
Word Count:   114    121

 For more instructional use see Book Note (PDF) Comprehension Prompts
 

My Mom's Apron

A child and her mother
enjoy helping each other.

(Realistic Fiction)
Physical disability, family support

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)
Hispanic Culture, inclusion,
language
FP Level: I
Grade Level: 1-2    1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       n/a   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)
Japanese culture, family, craft, art. lifestyle
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) Comprehension Prompts
  

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:        18    
Page Count:    12     
Word Count:    198

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

(Realistic Fiction)
African culture, pride in country, lifestyle
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) Comprehension Prompts
   

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)
Hispanic culture, family, nature,
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:     2         2
Reading Stage: Early 4
RR Level:          n/a   n/a
Page Count:     12      12
Word Count:    140    134

A lonely little girl and her father help each other through loss and sadness.

(Realistic Fiction)
Death, family, adjustment,
change
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)
African American, family, giving, poverty, homeless, diversity

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

Walking Home Alone

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

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

Dog never completes his mission.

(Traditional Literature)
FP Level:  J
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:         19     
Page Count:     12     
Word Count:     237 

Bacon Saturday Mornings

It's more than just bacon that makes the kitchen such a special place on Saturday mornings.


(Realistic Fiction)
African American, family, lifestyle
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:         20
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    363     

The Dollar
El dólar

Archie's lucky find makes 
everyone smile.

(Realistic Fiction)
Race/gender diversity depiction, friendship, sharing
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2        2
Reading Stage: Early 3
RR Level:        n/a
Page Count:     16     16
Word Count:   167   165

Two children celebrate the Chinese New Year.

(Realistic Fiction)
Chinese culture, customs celebrations, family, friends
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2     2
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       n/a
Page Count:   12    12
Word Count:  153  170

A young boy meets a
basketball legend.

(Realistic Fiction)
Race depiction, sports, encouragement
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 4
RR Level:         20     
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    929 

A young girl brightens the
life of her lonely, hard-
working  mother.

(Realistic Fiction)
Hispanic Culture, family, support
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:        n/a         
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:    804  

For more instructional use see Book Note (PDF) Comprehension Prompts
 

Walking by the Rio
Caminando a orillas
del rio

A boy and his dog discover the wonders of nature as they walk by the river.
 
(Realistic Fiction)
Hispanic depiction, regional nature, friends
FP Level:  K
Grade Level:    2       
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        n/a   n/a
Page Count:    12     12
Word Count:   118   141

And Then There Were Birds

A retelling of a Native American tale about the creation of birds.
 
(Traditional Literature)
Native American culture, belief and myth, nature
FP Level:  L
Grade Level:  2-3   2-3
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        19     n/a
Page Count:    12     16 
Word Count:   156   230

Though things may change on the outside,
the love that a child and her father have for each other will never change.

(Realistic Fiction)
Disability, family, challenges, change, adjustment
FP Level:  L
Grade Level:  2-3   2-3
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       17     n/a
Page Count:   12     12
Word Count:  212   268
 

Jump the Broom
Saltar la escoba

A young boy learns about a special African-American tradition.

(Realistic Fiction)
African American culture, custom, tradition, Family, history, slavery
FP Level:  L
Grade Level:  2-3   2-3
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        n/a   n/a
Page Count:    16    16
Word Count:   122

Raven's Gift
El regalo del cuervo

Clever Raven tricks the Chief of the Sky into sharing the light with all the creatures of the earth.

(Traditional Literature)
Native American culture
belief, myth, nature, life

FP Level:  L
Grade Level:  2-3   2-3
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        17   
Page Count:    16      16
Word Count:   160    173

(Traditional Literature)
Egyptian culture, legends agriculture, lifestyle
FP Level:  L
Grade Level:  2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 3
RR Level:        n/a     
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:    590     

For more instructional use see Book Note (PDF) Comprehension Prompts
 

A perceptive young boy tames a spirited stallion.

(Historical Fiction)
Greek culture, royalty family, horse 
FP Level: M
Grade Level:  2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 4
RR Level:        n/a     
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   434     

Cakewalk
El juego del pastel

A little girl shares the fun of an old African-American custom with her classmates.

(Realistic Fiction)
African American culture
tradition, customs, history
FP Level: M
Grade Level:  2-3   2-3
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:       n/a
Page Count:   16    16
Word Count:  252   268

Loving relatives weave a dream catcher to hang above the bed of a little girl.

(Informational)
Native American culture, family, beliefs, myths,
FP Level: M
Grade Level:  2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        16 
Page Count:    16   
Word Count:   159     

Freedom Quilt

A family of women work together to help friends find a path to freedom.

(Historical Fiction)
African American culture, history, crafts, slavery, freedom

FP Level: M
Grade Level:  2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 1
RR Level:        n/a
Page Count:    16
Word Count:   300     

Pigeon Feathers

This Native American legend tells why the pigeon's feathers are gray, and how she learned that being yourself is the most beautiful way to be.

(Traditional Literature)
Native American culture, belief, myths, legends acceptance, self-pride
FP Level: M
Grade Level:  2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 2
RR Level:        n/a    
Page Count:    16     
Word Count:   477   

A story of how the ancient, underground army of the first emperor of China was found.

(Realistic Fiction)
Chinese culture, history, family, royalty, lifestyle, beliefs
FP Level: M
Grade Level:   2-3  
Reading Stage: Fluent 4
RR Level:         20    
Page Count:     16     
Word Count:    849    

Author of Cuban Kids; Helping Out; My Camera; Ricardo's Day, Sheep Dog and more.

Genre: nonfiction
Hispanic culture
Grade Level 2-5
FP Level O
Word Count 250+
32 pages, hardcover,
Meet the Author Collection

Students will learn what is involved in developing a story, editing and revising, and how the authors became writers.                                                                            

Meet the Author books are:

• excellent resources to engage your students in the writing process

• perfect for author studies

• authentic models of good writing

• inspiring to young writers

• Hardcover
   

Author of Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back and IRA Teachers'  Choice Many Nations: An Alphabet of Native America and more.  

Genre: poetry
Native American culture
Grade Level 2-5
FP Level O
Word Count 250+
32 pages, hardcover
Meet the Author Collection

Students will learn what is involved in developing a story, editing and revising, and how the authors became writers.                                                                            

Meet the Author books are:

• excellent resources to engage your students in the writing process

• perfect for author studies

• authentic models of good writing

• inspiring to young writers

• Hardcover

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Students will learn what is involved in developing a story, editing and revising, and how the authors became writers.                                                                            

Meet the Author books are:

• excellent resources to engage your students in the writing process

• perfect for author studies

• authentic models of good writing

• inspiring to young writers

• Hardcover

Author of more than twenty books for children and young adults, including Before It Wriggles Away and more.

Genre: poetry
Chinese culture
Grade Level 2-5
FP Level O
Word Count 250+
32 pages, hardcover
Meet the Author Collection

Students will learn what is involved in developing a story, editing and revising, and how the authors became writers.                                                                            

Meet the Author books are:

• excellent resources to engage your students in the writing process

• perfect for author studies

• authentic models of good writing

• inspiring to young writers

• Hardcover

Author is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include ALA Notable book award What is Goodbye?, Jazmin's Notebook, Dark Sons, and The Road to Paris (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books). And creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown and more.

Genre: poetry
African American culture
Grade Level 4-7
FP Level W
Word Count 250+ 
64-page, soft-cover
Author at Work Collection