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Books at Guided Reading Level C

  • Not a Stick

    Antoinette Portis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 26, 2007)
    A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
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  • The Story of Me: Babies, Bodies, and a Very Good God

    Stan Jones, Brenna Jones

    Paperback (NavPress, Aug. 6, 2019)
    One Million Copies Sold in Series!Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of ExcellenceYoung children can begin to develop a wondrous appreciation for God’s marvelous gift of sexuality by understanding some of the basics of fetal development. In this book we discuss the growth of a child inside a mother’s body and the birth process. With such instruction, young children begin to develop a trust for God’s law and to see God as a lawgiver who has the best interests of His people at heart. God is the giver of good gifts!Designed for ages 3–5, and using age-appropriate language and illustrations, this book explains to young children the marvelous bodies God gave them.
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  • Animal Antics First Grade Reader Box Set: Scholastic Early Learners

    Scholastic

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, May 28, 2019)
    Get ready for first grade reading success with this hilarious collection of wacky animal stories from Scholastic Early Learners!Animal Antics Grade 1 E-J Reader Box Set is perfect for preparing children for future reading -- and learning -- success. The box set includes 16 engaging leveled readers, stickers, and a poster to encourage children to read on level and build their reading confidence by the time they finish first grade!Including sixteen readers with engaging animal stories for every level from E to J, these charming and hilarious reader stories will provide plenty of practice in independent reading and reading comprehension.Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive books for hands-on learning. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders, too!
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  • Manes and Tails - Horses and Unicorns

    Jenny Copper, Imagine That, Rachael McLean

    Hardcover (Imagine That, Feb. 1, 2019)
    This book includes 16 smART Magic Coloring pictures to paint with water, fun facts, and 18 different pictures to color with pencils or crayons. Little ones can use the blank pages at the back to create more pictures too.
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  • Skill Sharpeners Math, Pre-K

    Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

    Paperback (Evan-Moor Corp, June 1, 2005)
    Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books help students understand and maintain important math skills in their grade level. The fun activities provided in each unit create enjoyable learning experiences for children.Each title includes:-Colorful and engaging practice pages.-Themed units that provide practice of important grade-level math concepts.-A test your skills option at the end of each unit that gives a clear picture of whether or not the skills have been mastered.Perfect as an at-home activity book, homeschool curriculum resource, or after-school enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Math helps students master important skills in measurements, data, numbers, and computation needed to form a strong math foundation.Skill Sharpeners Math, PreK contains 10 units that introduce the numbers 1-10. In each unit, one or more numbers is introduced followed by activity pages that practice beginning math skills. Each unit ends with an assessment page that reviews the math concepts introduced.Beginning math skills practiced include:-counting-recognizing numbers-patterning-identifying geometric shapes-comparing sizes-recognizing most and leastChildren also develop their fine motor skills by completing the fun activities.Examples of the types of activities are:-Trace and Write Numbers-Cut and Paste-Dot-to-Dot-Count How Many-Color the Shapes-Circle the Ones That Are the Same-Match
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  • Who Loves Pets?: Watch Me Change Color In Water

    Surya Sajnani

    Bath Book (words & pictures, May 19, 2020)
    Splish and splash and bring playful scenes to life in full color just by wetting the pages of this clever bath book. Who loves pets? Meet the colorful pet characters from cheeky cat to beautiful bunny, happy lovebirds to friendly dog.Bath time becomes a magical experience like no other with these stunning books from Wee Gallery that are durable and safe to withstand hours of splashy fun, time and time again.
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  • Tabbed Board Books: My First Zoo: Let's Meet the Animals!

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, April 19, 2016)
    Meet all the exciting zoo animals in Tabbed Board Books: My First Zoo. Filled with stunning photographs and clear labels, Tabbed Board Books: My First Zoo helps children develop first language skills by introducing them to zoo animals. This book features 13 picture tabs that lead to 26 pages of zoo images with clear labels, and the design works perfectly with children's stage of educational development. Using word games and picture tabs, Tabbed Board Books: My First Zoo helps children learn new words and discover the world around them.
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  • Tuck Me In!

    Dean Hacohen, Sherry Scharschmidt

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Sept. 14, 2010)
    Who needs to be tucked in? Turn each page until all baby animals—and little readers—are cozy and ready for sleep in this irresistible bedtime ritual.The stars are out. The moon is rising. All the baby animals, from peacocks to pigs to zebras, are ready for bed. Will you tuck them in and say good night? Just turn the pages and the big inviting flaps that serve as blankets cover each little creature up to its chin. This simple but endlessly satisfying novelty, with its array of goggle-eyed baby animals, bold patterns, and vibrant colors, is sure to be the book of choice for little ones everywhere, night after night.
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  • Scholastic First Picture Dictionary - Revised

    Scholastic, Genevieve de La Bretesche, Paula Manzanero, Charlotte Voake

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, June 1, 2009)
    An oversized POB with updated images and text, perfect for every curious kid. The SCHOLASTIC FIRST PICTURE DICTIONARY contains more than 700 words and pictures carefully chosen and organized by specialists in order to facilitate first-time readers. Thematically organized into a variety of beautiful, realistic, thematic settings, including a home, school, downtown, and nature. The Dictionary is made interactive by frequent questions whose answers relate to words found on the same page.
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  • Otis's Busy Day

    Loren Long

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, June 26, 2014)
    Featuring the New York Times bestselling character Otis!Otis is a very busy tractor. He loves working on the farm and playing with his friends. But at the end of a long day, Otis is happy to go home and rest! This is the perfect complement to the Otis picture books and a great book with which to learn to read! Join Otis and his farmyard friends for all kinds of fun in this new leveled reader.Excerpt:Otis jumps.Otis zips.Look, a friend!
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  • Red Truck, Yellow Bus: A Book of Colors

    Scholastic

    Board book (Children's Press, Jan. 11, 2012)
    Colorful photos of race cars, monster trucks, and more help making learning colors fun!Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.
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  • Little Night/Nochecita

    Yuyi Morales

    Paperback (Square Fish, June 28, 2016)
    A stunning bilingual story by award winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales."A treasure for bedtime, or anytime." ―School Library JournalAs the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, "Bath time for Little Night!"Little Night answers from afar, "Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!"Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry field? Among the stripes of bees? Exquisitely painted and as gentle as Little Night's dress crocheted from clouds, this is a story to treasure. With a bilingual text in both English and Spanish, Little Night Nochecita by Yuyi Morales is a sweet story every child can enjoy.Award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales is the author of Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Medal-winning Viva Frida, stunning bilingual bedtime story Little Night/Nochecita, Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas, Pura Belpré Honor Book (Narrative) Just In Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book, and other picture books for young readers. She also illustrated Thunder Boy Jr., written by Sherman Alexie, and Pura Belpré (Illustration) Medal and Pura Belpré (Narrative) Honor book Los Gatos Black on Halloween, written by Marisa Montes. A Neal Porter BookWritten by Yuyi Morales:Niño Wrestles the WorldRudas: Niño's Horrendous HermanitasViva FridaLittle Night / NochecitaIllustrated by Yuyi Morales:Los Gatos Black on Halloween (written by Marisa Montes)Praise for Little Night/Nochecita:NYPLC Children's Books 100American Library Association Notable Children's BooksMiami Herald Best Books of the YearNYPL Book for Reading and SharingGolden Kite Award Winner"Children will delight in Little Night's dreamy world and will want to read about her unique, yet still familiar, nighttime ritual again and again." ―Booklist, starred review"Full-bleed spreads with luminous and rich hues of evening sky–blues, reds, and pinks–are painted in flowing sweeps of color, which illuminate and animate the glorious text. They are juxtaposed with the dark earth tones of cherubic Little Night and Mother Sky, and the effect is dreamlike and peaceful. A treasure for bedtime, or anytime." ―School Library Journal
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