Books in We Both Read - Level 1-2 series

Otis is very upset when his best friend, Taylor, is teased and called a "cry baby" by the other kids on the playground. Otis and Taylor's teacher intervenes and helps the children in her class understand how teasing affects others. Then she introduces an activity in which her class creates a "tribe of the Tree People." Once a week, the class "tribe" gathers in a circle, where the students give compliments, recognition and encouragement to each other. The New Tribe, formerly titled Stop Teasing Taylor, is a beautifully told story about childhood teasing that shows how one classroom replaces teasing with compliments and encouragement.

In this We Both Read title, it's Lulu's birthday and all of her little bug friends have come over for her outdoor party. Despite a big rain storm that threatens to ruin the fun, Lulu helps all of her friends have a great time. The story shows how, with a little bit of humor and creativity, it's often possible to turn what looks like something unpleasant into something fun. In the story, Lulu really does turn lemons into lemonade.

These riddle rhymes offer a lot of fun as they help prepare students for reading by promoting awareness of rhyming sounds and words that rhyme. They also help develop critical-thinking skills, as students think about responses to each riddle. This book is ideal to use with children who are already beginning to read, as well as children who are still pre-readers.

"Mike has invented a machine that has transporter booths, allowing him to instantly change places with someone else! Unfortunately, he hasn't worked out all the bugs yet, and when the machine doesn't work quite right, Mike and his sister find themselves with a big disaster on their hands. Mike just hopes he can get everything back to normal before his parents see what happened"--Back cover.

Mrs. Carson's class is putting on a talent show. Doing something fun onstage has all of her students excited - all except one. Keesha is scared of being in front of people, but she doesn't want to tell her teacher. After Keesha finally admits her fears, her teacher helps her find an exciting way to participate in the show that is perfect for Keesha.

This newly revised edition provides exciting new information and spectacular photographs of planets, moons, stars and galaxies. The International Space Station, the new category of dwarf planets (including Pluto), and how astronauts live in space are just some of the topics covered in this book that is a continuing favorite with adults and children alike!

This We Both Read title provides a wonderful window into the beauty of the American wilderness and wildlife. Readers will learn about native animals and their habitats, including bears, moose, mountain lions, eagles, and many more.The Hautman Brothers are among the most famous artists of American wildlife. In addition to being featured on over 45 stamps, their artwork has been shown in the White House and is now part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.