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Books in Green Light Reader Level 2 series

  • Boots for Beth

    Alex Moran, Lisa Campbell Ernst

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Beth's favorite boots are too small. Maybe her friends can help her find a new pair! Lisa Campbell Ernst's whimsical illustrations will entertain young readers while teaching them the importance of friendship and sharing.
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  • Where Do Frogs Come From?

    Alex Vern

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, July 1, 2003)
    This nonfiction reader follows the ever-changing life of a frog as it grows from an egg to a tadpole to a full-grown frog!
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  • Celebrating Washington State: 50 States to Celebrate

    Marion Dane Bauer, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 2, 2014)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Washington, the Evergreen State. His first stop is Olympic National Park, to climb mountain trails, hike a rainforest, and see a glacier. Then he's headed to Seattle to ride to the top of the Space Needle. He'll also visit Mount Rainier, historic sites, sports events, museums, and more. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Washington. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. Includes maps, glossary, and learning activities. Great resource for school projects and family vacations!
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  • Bradford Street Buddies: Block Party Surprise

    Jerdine Nolen, Michelle Henninger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2015)
    The neighborhood block party is today. Jada and Jamal Perkins are super excited. Their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell, are on their way over. Mr. Perkins promised them a BIG surprise. Thump! Thump! Thump! Bump! Bump! Bump! The surprise is thumping and bumping its way around the Perkinses’ backyard. What could it be? And how will the Bradford Street Buddies get a surprise that BIG to the block party?
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  • Did You See Chip?

    Wong Herbert Yee, Laura Ovresat

    Paperback (Sandpiper, April 1, 2004)
    Kim's dog, Chip, is lost in the big city. How will she find him? Maybe her new friends can help. . . .
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  • The Fox and the Stork

    Gerald McDermott

    Paperback (Sandpiper, July 1, 2003)
    Fox thinks he’s very smart when he plays a trick on Stork, but Stork outfoxes Fox--and shows him that a friend who tricks another is no friend at all. Caldecott Medalist Gerald McDermott retells a familiar trickster tale, bringing warmth and humor to the story that readers young and old will enjoy.
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  • Camping: A Mr. and Mrs. Green Adventure

    Keith Baker

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 7, 2012)
    This treasured selection from Meet Mr. andMrs. Green is now a stand-alone GreenLight Reader. Level 2 readers will enjoyhiking along with the Greens as they followpicture clues and a round about trail toa camp-out spot in their own backyard!
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  • Why the Frog Has Big Eyes

    Betsy Franco, Joung Un Kim

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Once upon a time all frogs had beady little eyes . . . until one frog boasted that he could stare longer than anyone. Joung Un Kim's bold colors and stylized artwork are as spirited and amusing as the hilarious competition between Frog and his friends.
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  • Favorite Stories from Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days

    Erica Silverman, Betsy Lewin

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 10, 2014)
    Yee-haw! Cowgirl Kate and her loyal cowhorse, Cocoa, are back for more boot-stompin' fun. Only problem is, school's in session and horses are not allowed. Poor Cocoa feels left behind, but not for long. These plucky pals always find a way to stay best friends. This newly formatted Green Light Readers edition features two short stories that are well paced for beginners.
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  • Perrazo y Perrito se meten en problemas/Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble

    Dav Pilkey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 8, 2018)
    Una aventura bilingüe español-inglés con Perrazo y Perrito de Dav Pilkey. Mejores amigos tienen que saber compartir . . . ¡en este caso saber compartir la culpa! A Spanish/English bilingual adventure with Dav Pilkey's Big Dog and Little Dog. Best friends have to be great at sharing--in this case, sharing the blame! When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug of war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing—in this case, sharing the blame! With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life through his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in both Spanish and English (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus skill-building activity section at the back of the book.
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  • Get That Pest!

    Erin Douglas, Wong Herbert Yee

    Paperback (Sandpiper, Aug. 1, 2003)
    At first Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five--and soon they have none! Mom and Pop Nash want to surprise that tricky wolf who's stealing their eggs, but he surprises them first!
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  • A Big Surprise

    Kristi T. Butler, Pamela Paparone

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2005)
    It's Mouse's birthday—and her friends Dog, Frog, Cat, Fox, and Snake have something special in store!
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