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Books in Bank Street Ready-To-Read, Level 1 series

  • SIM CHUNG AND THE RIVER DRAGON

    Ellen Schecter

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Jan. 1, 1993)
    Sim Chung, a brave young Korean girl, is willing to enter the underwater kingdom of the fierce river dragon in order to help her father regain his sight.
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  • Strega Nona And The Twins

    Tomie dePaola

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 30, 2017)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Strega Nona is babysitting twins for the day. Bambolona and Big Anthony help too. The twins, on the other hand, do not help with anything! They get into trouble everywhere they go! Luckily, Strega Nona knows what to do.
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  • THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING TOOTH

    William H. Hooks

    Paperback (Bank Street, Feb. 10, 1997)
    Everyone in Kara's class loses a tooth...everyone except Kara. Then, when she finally loses her tooth, she can't find it anywhere! Will the Tooth Fairy still come? Will she bring Kara a gift? And what does she do with all those teeth anyway? Kara can't wait to find out!
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  • Moon Boy

    Barbara Brenner, Jesus Gaban

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    A moonbeam comes to life one night and visits a young boy
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  • DO YOU LIKE CATS?

    Joanne Oppenheim

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Jan. 1, 1993)
    A fun-filled introduction to the wide world of cats for early readers. By the author of The Donkey's Tale.
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  • MR. GARBAGE

    William H. Hooks

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, June 1, 1996)
    Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills.Level 3 (Grades 2-3) books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.Mr. GarbageRemember Mr. Dinosaur? Well, Eli's at it again. Only this time he's Mr. Garbage, recycling almost everything he touches. (You better watch out or he'll take this book too!) Soon he and his disgusted big brother are into garbage up to their eyebrows. Can they dig their way out of all that trash before their room becomes an ecological nightmare? Help the garbage gang save the earth in this hilarious and inspiring book.
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  • REAL LIVE MONSTERS!-P557941/3

    Ellen Schecter

    Paperback (Bank Street, Aug. 1, 1995)
    Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills.Level 2 (Grades 1-3) books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help.Real Live Monsters!Spooky spiders, lurking leeches, buggy beedes -- are they awesome or awful? Decide for yourself in this spine-tingling non-fiction boole Real Live Monsters introduces you to the scariest, spookiest creatures on earth... so real they just may creep up on you!
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  • The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

    Ellen Schecter

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Feb. 1, 1995)
    The adaptation of a beloved Aesop fable about two mouse cousins features the country mouse from the quiet lane and the town mouse from the bustling city streets and reveals how they learn what "Home Sweet Home" really means.
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  • A Dog's Tale

    Seymour Reit

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Adopted into a family by a young girl, an enthusiastic puppy, Ruff, teaches his new owner everything that is necessary to provide a good home for a dog, from taking him on walks to providing plenty of loving care. Simultaneous.
  • Diamonds and Toads: A Classic Fairy Tale

    Ellen Schecter, Ami Blackshear

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    After showing kindness to a fairy in disguise, Claire receives the gift of flowers and jewels that fall from her mouth when she speaks, but her bitter sister suffers a less pleasant fate
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  • The Warrior Maiden

    Ellen Schecter

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1992)
    When Apache raiders attack the Hopi pueblo, a young girl must think fast--and run faster--to save her people. Will Huh-ay-ay's plan scare off the fearsome Apache? An edge-of-your seat adventure in four easy-to-read chapters.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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  • FEED ME!

    William H. Hooks

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1992)
    A mother lark knows her babies are safe in the cornfield as long as the farmer is depending on others to help cut the corn. But what will she do when the farmer decides to cut it himself? Aesop's clasic fable is charmingly retold in simple narrative, perfect for reading aloud.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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