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Item#: 2882
Mi perro Fuzzy
Author: Janice Boland

Description:
Fuzzy Dog runs past everyone to get to his favorite person.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:               B
Grade Level:           K-1    K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       3      3
INT Level:        
Page Count:            8      8
Word Count:           29    37

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Item#: 2851
Gato callejero
Author: Claire Violet
Illustrated by Susan Havice

Description:
A little alley cat loves to chase things but is in for a surprise.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:               C
Grade Level:           K-1    K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       4      5
INT Level:
Page Count:            8      8
Word Count:           30    36

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Item#: 2863
Hora de dormir
Author: Amy J. Finney
Illustrated by Marilyn Mets

Description:
A little boy needs many things before he can say good night.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:               C
Grade Level:           K-1    K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       4      4
INT Level
Page Count: 
           8      8
Word Count:           23    22

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Item#: 2847
El desayuno con Juan
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Joe Veno

Description:
John shares breakfast with a friend.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:               C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:               5
INT Level:                5    
Page Count:            8      8
Word Count:           29    30

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Item#: 2920
El Zorro
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Joe Boddy

Description:
A fox runs, jumps, hides, swims, and ends up with a big surprise.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       4     3
INT Level:
Page Count:            8      8
Word Count:           24    24

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Item#: 2859
Fui a la playa
Author: Lori Morgan
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

Description:
A little girl has an exciting time at the beach.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       4     4
INT Level:
Page Count:            8      8
Word Count:           25    23

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Item#: 2836
¡Los cerdos espían!
Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
The things pigs do.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:               C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       4        5
INT Level:
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            28      44

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Item#: 2871
La laguna
Author: Janice Boland
Photographer: Janice Boland

Description:
Though peaceful and quiet, a pond can be a fascinating place.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       
INT Level:                 6
Page Count:             8        8
Word Count:            28      44

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Item#: 2919
Zíperes
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Judith Pfeiffer

Description:
A girl discovers the ups and downs of zippers.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                C
Grade Level:           K-1  K-1 

Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:       
INT Level:                 3
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            21     24

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Item#: 2856
En la exhibición equina
Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
A girl and her horse enjoy a day at the horse show.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1        1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                 3
INT Level:                 6
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            24     22

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Item#: 2834
Un carro nos siguió
Author: Will Barrows
Illustrated by Kathleen O’Malley

Description:
A ride home from school is a mysterious adventure for two children and their dad.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1       1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                 6
INT Level:                 5
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            54     47

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Item#: 2893
Rabos de gato
Author: Kittie Boss
Illustrated by Erin Marie Mauterer

Description:
What do most cats and a tall plant have in common?

(Informational)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1        1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                  
INT Level:                 6
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            40     35

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Item#: 2891
Pollos
Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
Chickens enjoy a natural feast.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1        1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                  
INT Level:                 8
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            23     24

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Item#: 2879
Maullé
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Erin Mauterer

Description:
A cat’s meowing brings a big surprise.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:        6       6
INT Level:                  
Page Count:            12     12
Word Count:            59     54

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Item#: 2881
Mi caja
Author: Eve Bnting
Illustrated by Susan Banta

Description:
With her imagination and her cat, a girl turns an empty box into a box full of fun.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1        1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                  8
INT Level:                 6   
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            94      88

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Item#: 2878
Mi hermanito Ben
Author: Karen Cogan
Illustrated by Meryl Treatner

Description:
A little brother-big brother relationship.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:        7       5
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            35      36

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Item#: 2870
¡Juega con la pelota!
Author: Gail Fleagle
Illustrated by Marilyn Henry

Description:
As a ball game unfolds, an unexpected player is revealed.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:        4       
INT Level:                    
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            30     30

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Item#: 2908
Tenía sueño
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Marilyn  Mets

Description:
A young girl needs a special reason to get up one morning.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:        6       5
INT Level:                    
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            35     31

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Item#: 2825
Arañas por todas partes
Author: Betty L Baker
Illustrated by Judith Pfeiffer

Description:
Creepy, crawly spiders invade a boy’s space.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:        9       4
INT Level:                    
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            36     44

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Item#: 2865
Había un ratón
Author: P. Blanchard and J. Suhr
Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev

Description:
A busy mouse surprises a little boy.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                D
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:        8      10
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            16     16
Word Count:            77     70

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Item#: 2839
¡Clic!
Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Trey Cox

Description:
A young photographer visits a zoo and finds the perfect subject for his camera.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                E
Grade Level:            1       1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                 3
INT Level:                 9  
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            41     43

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Item#: 2892
El puente levadizo
Author: Richard Latta
Photographer: Richard Latta

Description:
A car trip is interrupted at the entrance to a bridge so a boat can pass.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                 E
Grade Level:            1      1 

Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                12
INT Level:                 7  
Page Count:             8       8
Word Count:            29     27

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Item#: 2866
Henry
Author: Donna Beveridge
Illustrated by Brock Nicol

Description:
Henry the puppy learns table manners.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 E
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:        7       6
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12     12
Word Count:            77     83

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Item#: 2901
Saltamontes
Author: Nic Bishop
Photographer: Nic Bishop

Description:
Katydids are busy little creatures throughout the day and night too.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                E
Grade Level:            1      1 

Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                3
INT Level:                 7  
Page Count:             8      8
Word Count:            20     20

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Item#: 2877
Mi caja de insectos
Author: P. Blanchard and J. Suhr
Illustrated by Teri Sloat

Description:
Collecting bugs is interesting and fun, but not for the bugs when they share space with a toad.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 E
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:        7      7
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12     12
Word Count:            98     93

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Item#: 2899
Saguaro
Author: Anne Massey Ecton
Illustrated by Gary Torrisi

Description:
A saguaro can be many things as it grows in the desert.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                E
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                  6
INT Level:                 6  
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            44      52

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Item#: 2889
Plantas extrañas
Author: Nic Bishop
Photographer: Nic Bishop

Description:
Deep in a swamp three unsuspecting bugs get caught by three hungry plants.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                E
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                  
INT Level:                 5  
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            30      30

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Item#: 2860
Girasoles
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Joe Veno

Description:
Animals that eat sunflower seeds help plant a field of sunflowers.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                 E
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                 4 
INT Level:                 4  
Page Count:             8        8
Word Count:            33     42

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Item#: 2826
El artista
Author: Lois Podoshen
Illustrated by Linda Finch

Description:
Uncle Josh paints a purple surprise.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:        9       5
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12       12
Word Count:            83      88

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Item#: 2895
El regalo de cumpleaños
Author: Lois Podoshen
Illustrated by Sally Schaedler

Description:
A birthday gift makes Mom happy, eventually.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      10        5
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            82      96

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Item#: 2861
Gatos por todas partes
Author: Patricia Gangas
Illustrated by Bruce MacDonald

Description:
Wherever one looks there are cats to be seen both inside and outside a house.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:       9        7
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            51      54

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Item#: 2887
Perros en la escuela
Author: Suzanne Hardin
Illustrated by Joanne Friar

Description:
Max and Toby find lots of things to do at school.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      10        6
INT Level:                    
Page Count:            12       12
Word Count:            94      102

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Item#: 2867
La historia de Geco
Author: Kathleen Hardcastle Moeller
Illustrated by Joe Veno

Description:
A gecko outwits an owl with a survival trick.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:                  5
INT Level:                12    
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            60      70

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Item#: 2850
La dulcería de Abuelo
Author: Lois Podoshen
Illustrated by Linda Finch

Description:
Grandfather’s candy store is full of sweet treats.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                  8
INT Level:                 9 
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            65      58

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Item#: 2906
La sorpresa de Mai-Li
Author: Marjorie Jackson
Illustrated by Cheryl Kirk Noll

Description:
A sister helps her older brother make a beautiful kite.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       7        5
INT Level:                  
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:            64      59

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Item#: 2855
Los edificos de Nueva York
Author: Ann Mace
Photographer: Tim Holmstrom

Description:
Some of the world’s most fascinating urban architecture is in New York City.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                 10    
INT Level:                12  
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            59      64

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Item#: 2833
Caminando por la noche
Author: Ann Kenny
Illustrated by Linda Finch

Description:
A girl and her mother have lots of company on their walk to the store.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       
INT Level:                19
Page Count:            12     12
Word Count:            51      52

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Item#: 2886
No se permiten perros
Author: Suzanne Hardin
Illustrated by Joanne Friar

Description:
Two dogs spend a day at the beach.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       10
INT Level:                
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            73      78

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Item#: 280
Nada en el buzón
Author: Carolyn Ford
Illustrated by Sally Schaedler

Description:
A boy’s letter writing has happy consequences.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       9         8
INT Level:                
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            73      70

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Item#: 2914
El viejo tren
Author: Rich Latta
Illustrated by Stephen Taylor

Description:
A visit to an old train sparks a child’s imagination.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       10      8
INT Level:                
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            68      74

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Item#: 2862
Los gorriones
Author: Dr. Robert Slaughter
Photographer: Dr. Robert Slaughter

Description:
The life cycle of sparrows.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1
Reading Stage:      Emergent
RR / DLL Level:                  
INT Level:                11  
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            60      61

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Item#: 2820
El animal más fuerte
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Gary Torrisi

Description:
A trip to the zoo turns into a revelation for one young boy.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       7        5
INT Level:                
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            58      51

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Item#: 2827
Bajo mi sombrero

Author: Anne E. Schraff
Illustrated by Deborah Zemke

Description:
Too many friends want to share a little girl’s hat.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                F
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:        
INT Level:                9
Page Count:           12      12
Word Count:           79      73

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Item#: 2830
Los cambios de la oruga
Author: Sherry Shahanb
Photographer: Sherry Shahan

Description:
A caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1      1
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      15       7
INT Level:                  
Page Count:            8         8
Word Count:            51      60

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Item#: 2816
Un abrigo lleno de burbujas
Author: Sherry Shahan
Illustrated by Neesa Becker

Description:
A playful sea otter instinctively knows that air is the best insulation.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1        1
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                  9
INT Level:                10  
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            72      78

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Item#: 2845
Currucucú

Author: Marianne Mitchell
Illustrated by Marilyn Henry

Description:
A cooing dove and her mate build a family home.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                8
INT Level:               12
Page Count:           12      12
Word Count:           79      64

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Item#: 2875
Libélulas
Author: R. Hugh Rice
Illustrated by Gary Torrisi

Description:
Dragonflies are interesting insects. They use their special eyes to find their dinner.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1      1
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      11      12
INT Level:                 
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            53      60

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Item#: 2858
Flip Flop
Author: R. Hugh Rice
Illustrated by Neesa Becker

Description:
A big walrus climbs on a little ice floe and earns his name in an icy splash.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1      1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:                 8
INT Level:               11
Page Count:           12      12
Word Count:           70      76

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Item#: 2869
El huerto de Paco
Author: Lois Podoshen
Illustrated by Buket

Description:
Paco and his grandmother plant a small salad garden.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1         1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       12       12
INT Level:               
Page Count:            12       12
Word Count:            120     111

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Item#: 2912
La Tormenta
Author: Walter Sawyer
Illustrated by Kathleen O’Malley

Description:
When the lights go out, the fun begins.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1        1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:       14
INT Level:               
Page Count:             8        8
Word Count:            75      71

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Item#: 2911
Tobar
Author: Carter Boucher
Illustrated by Leo A. Dunbar

Description:
A seaside-dwelling tiger gets a watery surprise.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:                G
Grade Level:            1       1 
Reading Stage:       Early
RR / DLL Level:      
INT Level:                12  
Page Count:            8        8
Word Count:            33     35

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Item#: 2872
La lana de Andi
Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
A sheep gets a haircut for spring.

(Informational)

F/P Level:               H
Grade Level:          1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:                    9
INT Level:               14
Page Count:           12         12
Word Count:           107      132

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Item#: 2874
Mamá me cortó el pelo
Author: Lisa B. Wilkinson
Illustrated by Ann Barrow

Description:
A little girl gets a haircut.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                H
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      13       14
INT Level:               
Page Count:           16         16
Word Count:           134      177

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Item#: 2844
Los cuervos de la señora Murphy
Author: Janice Boland
Illustrated by Susan Hartung

Description:
Some students come to the aid of their bird-loving teacher.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 H
Grade Level:            1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:       Fluent
RR / DLL Level:       15        10
INT Level:               
Page Count:            12         12
Word Count:           122       144

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Item#: 2885
Panqueques para el desayuno
Author: Wendi J. Silvano
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

Description:
Grandma’s pancakes are sure to please, except when blown away by a great big sneeze.

(Fiction)

F/P Level:                H
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:       13        14
INT Level:               
Page Count:            12         12
Word Count:            99        109

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Item#: 2883
El nido de la tortuga
Author: Lola Schaefer
Illustrated by Neesa Becker

Description:
A turtle comes ashore to dig her nest and lay her eggs.

(Informational)

F/P Level:               H
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      13         9
INT Level:               
Page Count:           16         16
Word Count:           85         86

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Item#: 2828
Barón perro de rescate
Author: Lola Schaefer
Illustrated by Ned Butterfield

Description:
Baron helps his master Ted rescue a lost girl.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      16         9
INT Level:               
Page Count:           16         16
Word Count:           121      149

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Item#: 2873
La magia de un conejito
Author: Suzanne Hardin
Illustrated by Linda Finch

Description:
A classroom pet plays a trick. 

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:      14        16
INT Level:               
Page Count:           12         12
Word Count:           176      178

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Item#: 2842
Coyote siembra un árbol de durazno
Author: Mary L. Brown
Illustrated by Patrick Soper

Description:
A coyote participates in the life cycle of a peach tree.

(Traditional Literature)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Fluent
RR / DLL Level:      17         20
INT Level:               
Page Count:           16         16
Word Count:           232      247

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Item#: 2868
Hoketichee y el manatí
Author: Kathleen Hardcastle Moeller
Illustrated by Patrick Soper

Description:
A story of trust between a curious child and gentle sea creature.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Fluent
RR / DLL Level:                    10
INT Level:               15
Page Count:           16         16
Word Count:           114      121

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Item#: 2857
La estrella de mar tiene hambre
Author: Sherry Shahan
Illustrated by Gary Torrisi

Description:
A hungry sea star searches the ocean floor for food.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Fluent
RR / DLL Level:                    12
INT Level:               14
Page Count:           12         12
Word Count:           69         62

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Item#: 2897
Los renacuajos
Author: Claire Livesey
Illustrated by Viki Woodworth

Description:
Children observe tiny tadpoles change into leaping frogs.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early
RR / DLL Level:       14             
INT Level:               
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            91      101

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Item#: 2898
Perlitas
Author: Judith A. Chamberlain
Illustrated by Erin McGonigle Brammer

Description:
Pretty pearls and beads help neighbors overcome the language barrier.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 I
Grade Level:            1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:       Fluent
RR / DLL Level:                 10       
INT Level:                18
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            98      101

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Item#: 2905
Las  sombrillas de Shintaro
Author: Marjorie Jackson
Illustrated by Linda Finch

Description:
Shintaro helps his grandfather create umbrellas for many uses.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Fluent
RR / DLL Level:      16      8   
INT Level:                
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:            95      116

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Item#: 2910
Termitas
Author: Mary Bach
Illustrated by Tammie Speer-Lyon

Description:
A girl tells of the fun she had becoming a member of the hockey team.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                I
Grade Level:           1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:      Early 
RR / DLL Level:      15        
INT Level:                
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            143      146

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Item#: 2902
Las ranitas de Puerto Rico
Author: Sheila Wegryn
Illustrated by Richard Martin

Description:
A boy and his grandmother remember the little frogs that sing back home in their native land.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                J
Grade Level:            1-2      1-2
Reading Stage:       Early 
RR / DLL Level:                    12   
INT Level:                16
Page Count:            12        12
Word Count:            140      134

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Item#: 2853
Las llamas de mamá
Author: Janice Kuharski
Illustrated by Bruce MacDonald

Description:
A little girl’s mama really loves llamas.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                J
Grade Level:            2          2
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                    12   
INT Level:                18
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            159      136

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Item#: 2894
Pat y la sopa de arvejas

Author: Billy Mark Stegall
Illustrated by Matthew Archambault

Description:
A little girl lends a helping hand to her dad at a soup kitchen for the homeless.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                J
Grade Level:            2          2
Reading Stage:      Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:       16        17   
INT Level:                 
Page Count:            12        12
Word Count:            187      190

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Item#: 2903
Sandía

Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
A watermelon grows from a little seed into a juicy red feast for two.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                J
Grade Level:            2        2
Reading Stage:      Early 
RR / DLL Level:                  7   
INT Level:                15
Page Count:            12      12
Word Count:            62      54

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Item#: 2849
El dólar

Author: Nathan Zimelman
Illustrated by Deborah Zemke

Description:
Archie’s lucky find makes everyone smile.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                K
Grade Level:            2          2
Reading Stage:       Early 
RR / DLL Level:                    7   
INT Level:                18
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            167      165

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Item#: 2890
Los pies del dragón

Author: Marjorie Jackson
Illustrated by Mark Mitchell

Description:
Two children celebrate the Chinese New Year.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                K
Grade Level:            2         2
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                   8   
INT Level:                15
Page Count:            16       16
Word Count:            153     170

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Item#: 2832
Caminando a orillas del rio

Author: Adrian Warren
Illustrated by Craig Brown

Description:
A boy and his dog discover the wonders of nature as they walk by the river.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                K
Grade Level:            2        2
Reading Stage:      Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                  20   
INT Level:                18
Page Count:            16       16
Word Count:            118     141

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Item#: 2888
El paseo nocturno del murciélago

Author: Buffy Silverman
Illustrated by Judith Prowse Buskirk

Description:
A bat has a busy night hunting for insects.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3      2-3
Reading Stage:       Early 
RR / DLL Level:       19      11   
INT Level:              
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:            172   168

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Item#: 2884
Los parájos de mi granero

Author: Kathleen Hardcastle Moeller
Illustrated by Rosi Lusardi

Description:
A child notices and enjoys different birds that visit a horse barn throughout the day.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3      2-3
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:          
INT Level:                20
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:            230   213

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Item#: 2854
Papá todavía sonríe

Author: Lisa Brochu
Illustrated by Ned Butterfield

Description:
Though things may change on the outside, the love that a child and her father have for each other will never change.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:      Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:       17        20
INT Level:                 
Page Count:            12        12
Word Count:            212      206

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Item#: 2900
Saltar la escoba

Author: Candy Grant Helmso
Illustrated by Joanne Friar

Description:
A young boy learns about a special African-American tradition.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                    6   
INT Level:                15
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            122     140

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Item#: 2896
El regalo del cuervo

Author: Janice Kuharski
Illustrated by Jo-Ann E. Kitchel

Description:
Clever Raven tricks the Chief of the Sky into sharing the light with all the creatures of the earth.

(Traditional Literature)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3     2-3
Reading Stage:      Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:       17       18 
INT Level:                
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:            160    173

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Item#: 2864
El halcón de cola roja

Author: Lola Schaefer
Illustrated by Stephen Taylor

Description:
An injured hawk is rescued, healed, and then returned to the wild.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                L
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:      Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:       19        18 
INT Level:                
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            196      201

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Item#: 2852
El juego del pastel

Author: Candy Grant Helmso
Illustrated by Stephen Taylor

Description:
A little girl shares the fun of an old African-American custom with her classmates.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:                 M
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                    18 
INT Level:                20       
Page Count:            16         16
Word Count:            252       271

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Item#: 2829
En busca de tesoros

Author: John Christopher Fine
Photographer: John Christopher Fine

Description:
The story of how a shipwreck full of treasure was discovered off the Florida coast.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                M
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                    24 
INT Level:                21       
Page Count:            16         16
Word Count:            271       278

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Item#: 2904
Salvados del Valle de la Muerte

Author: Aldo P. Biagiotti
Photographer: Aldo P. Biagiotti

Description:
A recounting of how two wild, desert burros found a home.

(Informational)

F/P Level:                M
Grade Level:            2-3       2-3
Reading Stage:       Fluent 
RR / DLL Level:                    22 
INT Level:                23       
Page Count:            16        16
Word Count:            419      424

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Item#: 2876
Los mejores amigos

Author: Rhonda Cox
Photographer: Rhonda Cox

Description:
A boy’s pet dog has puppies.

(Realistic Fiction)

F/P Level:               WB
Grade Level:           K-2     K-2
Reading Stage:      Emergent 
RR / DLL Level:        
INT Level:                
Page Count:            16      16
Word Count:             0        0

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