Books in Rookie Readers Big Books series

When a boy finds a frog down by the pond, he catches it and puts it in a cage, but the frog does not enjoy captivity, in this story told using opposites.

Presents, in brief text and illustrations, different kinds of chairs and their uses

Presents, in brief text and illustrations, different kinds of chairs and their uses

In rhyming text, describes the many types of houses that can be found around the world, focusing on the materials used to build them.

Black clouds bring lightning and thunder and finally, rain that falls on everything and everyone. Includes a word list.

Jennifer tells of the many ways that she and her twin sister, Julie, are alike and different.

A boy proud of his individuality proclaims his love of raw carrots, rainy days, and his pet iguana.

On a carousel, Mara imagines herself a queen, a circus star, and the leader of a parade

Three children remake their grandpa's quilt so it will fit him better

A child and a dog fight for space on the same chair.

Rhyming text presents related words, such as short and long, page and book, and night and moon

When a boy wonders, "What good is a tree?" he and his sister come up with a lot of answers, from using it as a fort to making it second base