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The Brothers and the Star Fruit Tree: A Tale from Vietnam
Suzanne I Barchers, Jamie Tablason
Paperback (Red Chair Press, Jan. 1, 2015)Two brothers' lives take different paths with one living a prosperous life and one struggling to survive. But fate has a way of turning the tables in this popular tale from Vietnam.
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Against All Odds: Readers Theatre for Grades 3-8
Suzanne I. Barchers, Michael Ruscoe
eBook (Libraries Unlimited, April 30, 2008)This book of readers theatre scripts for low-achieving middle grade readers is meant to inspire. Written at readability levels of grades 2 and 3, students who struggle with reading will enjoy learning about the lives of people both current (Bob Woodruff) and historical (Franklin Roosevelt) who are inspirational because of their perseverance and ability to overcome adversity in their daily lives. By reading, performing, and discussing these plays about people who possess the important character trait of perseverance, students will not only practice their oral reading skills, thus building the important skill of fluency, they will also build their own models for good character. Grades 3-8. Readability Levels: Grades 2-3.
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The Boy and the North Wind: A Tale from Norway
Suzanne I Barchers, Laura Jacobsen
Library Binding (Red Chair Press, Aug. 1, 2013)In Norway, the cold winds blow from the north. But when the wind blows away the flour carried by the baker's young son, he sets out on a journey to insist it be returned. Themes: perseverance, intelligence.
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Pip's Picnic: A lesson on responsibility
Suzanne I Barchers, Mattia Cerato
Library Binding (Red Chair Press, Aug. 1, 2012)Pip has a problem. Tab promised to make lunch for the big picnic. But when Pip arrives, nothing is ready. How do Pip and Tab work together to make the picnic a success?
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One Last Wish: A Tale from India
Suzanne I Barchers, Sue Todd
Hardcover (Red Chair Press, Aug. 1, 2013)A princess marries a man she loves in spite of his impending death. Due to her devotion and persistence, she is granted a wish, which she uses wisely. Themes: love, devotion, bravery.
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The Big Box: A Lesson on Being Honest
Suzanne I. Barchers, Mattia Cerato
Paperback (Red Chair Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)When Tab and Sox find someone else's treasure, the friends have trouble deciding if they should keep it or try to find the owner.
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Pip's Picnic: A Lesson on Responsibility
Suzanne I. Barchers, Mattia Cerato
Paperback (Red Chair Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)After Tab promises to make lunch for the big picnic, Pip arrives to find nothing is ready.
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A New Friend: A Lesson on Friendship
Suzanne I. Barchers, Mattia Cerato
Paperback (Red Chair Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)When things start to disappear, the five friends work together to solve the mystery.
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Ted's Surprise: A Lesson on Working Together
Suzanne I. Barchers, Mattia Cerato
Paperback (Red Chair Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)When Ted's birthday is forgotten, the friends work together to save the day.
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The Lute Player: A Tale from Russia
Suzanne I Barchers, Viktor Sluzhaev
Hardcover (Red Chair Press, Aug. 1, 2013)This is a story of love between an adventure-loving king and his queen who travels in disguise as a lute player to save the king after he is imprisoned during one of his journeys. Themes: devotion, intelligence.
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Kumba and Kambili: A Tale from Mali
Suzanne I Barchers, Keith D Shepherd
Hardcover (Red Chair Press, Aug. 1, 2013)When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. But his wife Kumba steps in to warn that the lion is an evil wizard. The lion-man proves no match for the brave Kumba and Kambili. Themes: bravery, intelligence.
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LeapFrog School - Boats Afloat
Suzanne Barchers, Eldon Doty
Hardcover (LeapFrog, March 15, 2009)Tag Reader, Hard Back, LeapFrog