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Books at Guided Reading Level L

  • The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1990)
    Count your blessings with the Berenstain Bears! Includes bonus stickers! This Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about what they should truly be thankful for. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It's November, and the Bear family are entering the Thanksgiving Festival's Big Pumpkin Contest. Will winning be the only thing that matters, or will the Bear family learn about the true meaning of Thanksgiving? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
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  • My First Bible Stories

    Parragon Books, Rachel Moss, Catherine Allison, Cottage Door Press, John Joven;Iris Deppe;Xuan Le;Iris Deppe;Xuan Le

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Oct. 16, 2018)
    Sharing the love of Christ with your little one is precious. Snuggle up and read our unique collection of bible stories from the Old and New Testament filled with bright illustrations and sweet age-appropriate prayers that will engage your kiddo from creation through resurrection. This sturdy padded keepsake board book is a wonderful religious introduction filled with life lessons that will strengthen one’s bond with Christ. A perfect faith-based gift to celebrate religious sacraments, holidays, and more! Over 100 prayers and inspirational writings Every prayer and story accompanied by gorgeous art Encourages bonding between parents and children as you pray together A perfect faith-based gift to celebrate religious sacraments, holidays, birthdays, baby showers, baptisms, and other eventful religious occasions
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  • Word for Word: Fun Finds!: Word Search Puzzles for Kids ages 6-8

    Rockridge Press

    Paperback (Rockridge Press, Aug. 13, 2019)
    Find the words and find the fun.There’s a ton of words out there―how many can you find in here? Word for Word: Fun Finds! is the ultimate word search for kids, putting their brains to the test as they hunt for words about things like ice cream, planets, cartoon characters, animals, and lots more. They’ll look up, down, left, right, and all around as they search for the answers hidden in every puzzle!This word search for kids is a fun and challenging way to grow vocabulary and improve spelling, as well as build word association and social skills.This super fun word search for kids includes:Exciting puzzles―Give hours of fun as they explore awesome topics―including historical heroes and dinosaurs―in this word search for kids.A real challenge―This word search for kids offers 90 puzzles that feature hidden words, as well as rhymes, riddles, and so much more.Brain-boosting puzzles―Puzzles with increasing difficulty expand their vocabulary, sharpen their spelling, and help them discover new words.Have tons of fun looking and learning with this word search for kids.
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  • Walter the Farting Dog

    William Kotzwinkle, Glenn Murray, Audrey Colman

    Hardcover (Frog Children's Books, Oct. 10, 2001)
    Warning: This book may cause flatulence. Walter is a fine dog, except for one small problem: he has gas. He can't help it; it's just the way he is. Fortunately, the kids Billy and Betty love him regardless, but Father says he's got to go! Poor Walter, he's going to the dog pound tomorrow. And then, in the night, burglars strike. Walter has his chance to be a hero. A children's beloved classic, this story will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter. Adults are permitted to laugh too.
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  • At the Old Haunted House

    Helen Ketteman, Nate Wragg

    Hardcover (Two Lions, Aug. 12, 2014)
    At the old haunted houseIn a room with no sunLived a warty green witchAnd her wee witchy one.There are all kinds of creatures in the house: a big Ma monster and her wee monsters two, a scrawny black cat and her wee kittens three, a green Pa goblin and his wee goblins four, and more! Count along as the creatures prepare for the Halloween Fright. The text, written in the pattern of the popular poem “Over in the Meadow,” makes reading aloud fun, while the cinematic illustrations set the scene for an unforgettable romp through the old haunted house. Trick or treat!
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  • Those Shoes

    Maribeth Boelts, Noah Z. Jones

    Paperback (Candlewick, June 9, 2009)
    "In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kid’s-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have room for "want," just "need," when his old shoes fall apart at school, he is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy soon sees that the things he has — warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend — are worth more than the things he wants.
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  • My First Disney Classics Bedtime Storybook

    Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Hardcover (Disney Press, Oct. 23, 2018)
    Join your favorite Disney characters for six bedtime stories in one soft, snuggly book.
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  • Beautiful Oops!

    Barney Saltzberg

    Hardcover (Workman Publishing Company, Sept. 23, 2010)
    A spill. A smear. A smudge. A tear. When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful! A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn: It’s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn’t ruin a drawing—not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don’t be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator. An award winning, best-selling, one-of-a-kind interactive book, Beautiful Oops! shows young readers how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. A singular work of imagination, creativity, and paper engineering, Beautiful Oops! is filled with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and even an accordion “telescope”—each demonstrating the magical transformation from blunder to wonder.
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  • Auntie Loves You!

    Helen Foster James, Petra Brown

    Hardcover (Sleeping Bear Press, Sept. 15, 2018)
    This touching tribute to an Auntie's love celebrates the sweet bond between an aunt and her little bunny. From tender snuggles to play and giggles, author Helen Foster James and illustrator Petra Brown capture the unique relationship in loving color.
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  • The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 12, 1981)
    This classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to help prepare a child for a new move! Come see where it all began in this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, and Brother as they pack up, say heartfelt goodbyes to friends, and move from the mountains and into their beloved tree house down the sunny dirt road. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
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  • The Biggest Pumpkin Ever

    Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Desmond and Clayton must work together to win the Biggest Pumpkin competition, in this popular bestselling picture book.Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same pumpkin....Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o'-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin. Clayton the house mouse wants to win the Biggest Pumpkin contest with his. But when they discover that their choice pumpkins are actually the same one, Desmond and Clayton decide to work together to grow the biggest pumpkin ever!
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  • One Question a Day for Kids: A Three-Year Journal: Create Your Own Personal Time Capsule

    Aimee Chase

    Hardcover (Castle Point Books, Nov. 7, 2017)
    A fun and clever way for kids to keep track and look back.One Question a Day for Kids is a guided journal with fun and thoughtful questions for each day of the year. By answering the same question every day for three years, children will be able to see how their thoughts, creativity, and even handwriting changes from year to year. Prompts are short and sweet, allowing kids to answer as concisely (or elaborately) as they want.Questions include:If you could have a super power, what would it be?What's the grossest thing you've ever seen?Which of your friends do you trust the most?What's one thing your parents don't know about you?Rate your teachers from favorite to least favorite.
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