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A Road Trip to Yosemite
by Helen Bethune
Part of the Literary Text series
Amelia and her family are taking a road trip to Yosemite National Park. They use the trusty GPS to lead the way, and they take wagers to see who can guess their time of arrival. After a couple of stops along the way, the family finally arrives in Yosemite Valley. But as they head for the cabins, they get lost! Discover what happens as they try to find their way to the cabin, and find out who guessed the right arrival time in the end. With easy-to-read text and beautiful illustrations of California's scenery, young readers will be engaged and entertained by this fun story of a family's road trip.
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Ms. Wilde and Oscar
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
In this story, Ms. Wilde is an eccentric teacher who loves to come to class dressed up as her favorite storybook character. She reads to the class with great enthusiasm. She also brings her dog, Oscar, to school as well. When the class decides to perform "Little Red Riding Hood," little Oscar interferes with Ms. Wilde's best laid plans. On the day the costumes are set to arrive, the class gets the wildest assortment of costumes, none of which are right for "Little Red Riding Hood!" Can Ms. Wilde's class figure out what to do in this predicament? Endearing illustrations of Ms. Wilde's class and her mischievous dog accompany each chapter while children decide how to make the absolute best out of any situation.
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Robin Hoodie
by Vickie An
Part of the Literary Text series
By day, Zoe Zhang is a fourth-grade bunny who loves reading books and playing soccer. By night, she's Robin Hoodie, a hero bandit who steals from the greedy and gives to the poor. When a dishonest city official bullies her family, she and her band of Merry Mates fight back. Kids will be captivated by this fast-paced adventure story that will appeal to reluctant readers. This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy stories about underdog superheroes.
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Cleopatra's Report
by Chris McTrustry
Part of the Literary Text series
It's report day in Classroom 5A located near the Mars Research Center. A new student, Cleopatra, shares her weekend adventure-she got to explore a dying planet! Using her holoband, Cleopatra shows the class how the planet's native people grow their food from the ground and live in little huts and tribes. With an exciting adventure that's complete with colorful and imaginative illustrations and intriguing and futuristic text, young readers will love exploring this strange planet with Cleopatra!
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The Adventures of Kingii Frilled Lizard
by Janeen Brian
Part of the Literary Text series
Kingii is a frilled lizard who narrowly escapes danger throughout this intense reader. Children will learn about different predators and the lifestyles of frilled lizards in this exciting story. Kingii escapes fire, wins a territory battle, and eventually secures the love of his mate. Wonderful wildlife illustrations accompany this story of Kingii the frilled lizard and his search for a safe home in the savanna.
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The Dream Team
by Bill Condon
Part of the Literary Text series
Jasmine and her friends start a soccer team called The Caterpillars. When they begin to feel as though they will never win a game, they become inspired by some of the greatest soccer players in the world! Readers will be motivated as they follow the journey of The Caterpillars and see if they can prove to be great players like their soccer heroes. With its colorful illustrations and positive, motivational text, this book will have young readers enthralled from cover to cover.
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Many Kinds of Goals
by Gail Riley
Part of the Literary Text series
A young Jamaican girl makes a goal to help dolphins. How will she achieve this goal? This illustrated chapter book teaches advancing readers about setting goals. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.
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The Secrets of Room 209
by Rupak Bhattacharya
Part of the Literary Text series
Arun's and Marisa's favorite teacher is Ms. Deng, who shares their passion for astronomy. In fact, she knows so much about outer space, they begin to wonder if she might be from outer space. With the science fair right coming up, will they solve the mystery in time? This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Biking for a Cause
by Rosa Nam
Part of the Literary Text series
Jae is about to embark on the greatest challenge of his life-biking 150 miles in two days to raise money for the National MS Society. But after he falls on his first practice race, will he be able to overcome his fear and ride again? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories!
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Hugo Learns a Lesson
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Literary Text series
Hugo the red squirrel spends his time grooming instead of saving food for the winter. When winter comes, he realizes he has made a huge mistake. He'll need to ask for help from his friends to survive. Teach early readers about responsibility and empathy with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Aesop fable, The Grasshopper and The Ant. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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The Zoo and You
A Guidebook
by Michael McMahon
Part of the Literary Text series
Young readers can take a somewhat perilous tour of the zoo with this story. As readers are introduced to Andulus tortoises, lemurs, and emus, they may learn some fascinating facts that they didn't know before. For instance, did you know that lemurs like to drink their Madagascan coffee out of fine china mugs? Children will discover facts like these and so much more. Humorous illustrations and intriguing animals will make readers want to visit this zoo again and again.
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Storyteller's Corner
by Carol Huey-Gatewood
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will be enchanted by this beautifully illustrated collection of modern fables! Each story is illustrated in a unique style to capture readers' attention and keep them reading from cover to cover. Stories include The King of Cats, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Dog and His Bone, and more. This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative, modern fables.
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Maya Monkey
by Janeen Brian
Part of the Literary Text series
Maya Monkey has a very long tail. Follow Maya through the jungle as she comes across many different animals and sees that they each have a unique tail. With large font, descriptive text, and fantastic illustrations, early readers will be engaged as they learn that our differences are what make us special!
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The Girl Who Dared
by Shirin Shamsi
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive.
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King Cole's Feast
by John Leach
Part of the Literary Text series
King Cole is trying to eat healthy. He invites Peter Pumpkin Eater, Jill Horner, and Humpty Dumpty to dine at his castle. Will his guests find something tasty to eat at his feast? With characters from well-known nursery rhymes, this picture book puts a fun spin on classic nursery rhymes. Written in verse, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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The Boy and Bayonet
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Part of the Literary Text series
In the spring of 1895, Bud is excited for his Cadet Corps team to compete in the end-of-the-year drills competition at his school. His company is the favorite to win, but can they pull it off? This historical fiction book is based on a story by the African-American poet and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this 32-page historical fiction book features hi-lo text, full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.
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Boris the Bassett
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Meet Boris, a grumpy basset hound. Children will be introduced to different types of weather as Boris searches for his favorite climate. Early readers will develop a love for reading as they read through this beautifully illustrated book. The large, easy-to-read font will help children read this simple story.
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The Clique
by Heather Price-Wright
Part of the Literary Text series
Mia and Jayden have been BFFs forever. But when Mia joins a clique of popular girls and Jayden befriends a bullied student named Joshua, their friendship is put to the test. When the clique tries to pull a cruel prank on Joshua, will Jayden stick up for his new friend? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores the theme of bullying. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this fiction book will capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction books.
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Cottonmouth Creek
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Literary Text series
In this survival story, a girl is bitten by a venomous snake while walking alone in the woods. Can she depend on her dog Hickory, who has never behaved a day in his life, to get help and save the day? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short chapter book features full-color illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of kids who enjoy action and adventure stories!
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Felix and His Flying Machine
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
Felix O'Finnegan has been an inventor ever since he was a small child. His ideas were getting bigger and bigger, but all the grownups kept saying, "No!" Felix continued to dream, invent, and build no matter what the adults said. He finally created a flying machine! Readers will watch Felix never give up on his dream as he builds his greatest invention yet! Clever illustrations and a strong message make this an engaging book for children.
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My Life as a Bee
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Flip through a special photo album depicting the life of a young bee. As beginning readers follow the little bee's process of learning to fly, they will learn that success does not always happen on the first try. Watch as our little bee learns and grows with persistence and encouragement from his family members. Early readers will be exposed to autobiographical writing as the bee describes his journey to become an expert in flying. The colorful images and large, easy-to-read font help readers easily navigate through this album as they learn the importance of trying and trying again.
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Homemade Time Machine
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Literary Text series
When Ralph's and Luna's science fair project doesn't work, they travel back in a time machine to see how inventors from the past have dealt with failure. After meeting Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Lambert, Marie Van Brittan Brown, they're inspired to try again. This fantasy fiction book will appeal to science fans and budding scientists while teaching them about persistence, success, and failure. This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories about time travel.
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Sarah's Journal
by Helen Bethune
Part of the Literary Text series
Follow Sarah's journey from England to the New World in the year 1634 by reading the pages of her journal. In this diary, Sarah records all of her thoughts as her family spends weeks sailing across the ocean to find a new home in Massachusetts. Sarah describes her worries and fears as her family builds a new life as settlers. Through historical fiction, young readers will gain an idea of what life was like for a child coming to the New World. Through detailed illustrations and descriptive journal entries, readers will learn how new and different this was for all the settlers.
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Famous Animal Fables
by Carol Huey-Gatewood
Part of the Literary Text series
Pride comes before a fall. Wit is superior to brute force. Anything in excess can harm. Introduce readers to various morals and the fables behind them with this gorgeously illustrated collection of animal stories! Featuring fables such as The Greedy Fox, The Lion and The Rabbit, The Proud Peacock, and The Four Harmonious Animals, each tale is illustrated in a unique style. This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative, modern retellings of classic fables.
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Shake and Quake
by Megan McDonald
Part of the Literary Text series
A nervous mouse living in San Francisco worries about "the big one." Can he come up with a plan to be prepared just in case an earthquake strikes? This illustrated chapter book teaches advancing readers about emergency preparedness and engages their natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this fiction book will cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
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After the Ball
by Dona Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Ella dreams of a new life away from her mean step-sisters and wicked step-mother. A new life filled with the things that a girl needs, like people who care about her, a job she loves, and dresses with big, roomy pockets. After a fun night at the Prince's ball, a leftover glass slipper holds the key to making her dreams a reality. Readers will be "enchanted" by this short chapter book that puts a modern spin on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.
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Patrick and Paloma
by Michael McMahon
Part of the Literary Text series
Patrick the cat lives a very comfortable life until one day a new kitten arrives. Her name is Paloma and she seems to be taking all the attention from Patrick's life. Annoyed and upset, Patrick tries to think of what he can do to drive Paloma away. Just when he begins to run out of ideas, Patrick decides to give little Paloma a chance. With playful illustrations and easy-to-read font, early readers will be engaged by this touching story, and may be able to relate to the struggles of getting accustomed to a new family member.
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Queen Serena
by Jordan Moore
Part of the Literary Text series
Today is a very special day because it is Serena's birthday. Serena believes herself to be the queen of the house and demands a birthday befitting a queen. But she can't find anyone at home to shower her with gifts and attention. What is going on? Serena spends the whole day getting into messy predicaments trying to figure out where everyone is. She finally finds them around a big table for her wonderful birthday surprise: a royal banquet! Queen Serena feels very royal indeed. Young readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations and can use the table of contents to navigate through the chapters of this surprising tale.
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The Human Calculator
by Bill Condon
Part of the Literary Text series
Ashley is upset when her classmate, Madison, is much better at math than she is. Ashley's envy gets the best of her when she tells her classmates that the reason why Madison is so good at math is because she has a calculator implanted in her head! Young readers will be excited as they follow the mysterious story, the charming illustrations, and the tricky math problems to find out the truth behind Madison's math skills.
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Goldilocks Visits Her Aunts
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Literary Text series
This delightfully silly story told in verse picks up where Goldilocks and the Three Bears left off. Goldilocks visits family in the city, but can't remember which apartment they live in. As she knocks on several doors, she meets a forest's worth of wild animal neighbors, and her newly learned manners are put to the test! Will she remember the lessons she learned from the three bears? This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations and will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic stories.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Other Aesop Fables
by Leah Osei
Part of the Literary Text series
Aesop's fables and tales are among the most well-known in the world. Young readers will enjoy the fun and meaningful messages behind these stories. With lovely illustrations and enchanting text, this book of tales and fables--including The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Fat Hens and the Thin Hens, and many more--will have children engaged from beginning to end.
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Boris and Bea
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Boris the basset hound is best friends with his owner, Bea. They do everything together. Bea starts to notice that Boris seems sad on their walks together. She later finds out that Boris used to be a therapy dog at the children's hospital and he misses the children. In the end, Bea resolves to take Boris to the children's hospital every day. Young readers will be engaged by the lovely illustrations and the inspiring story about friendship and the joy of giving back.
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The Three Blind Mice Start a Band!
by Stephanie Loureiro
Part of the Literary Text series
Meet three musically inclined mice who decide to start a band. This fiction book puts a fun, new spin on the traditional nursery rhyme, Three Blind Mice. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Safari Camp
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
It is bedtime at Safari Camp and it is time for all the animals to brush their teeth! Young readers will enjoy reading this story as the animal characters have fun showing each other the different types of toothbrushes and toothpaste they use. With whimsical illustrations and easy-to-read font, children will be engaged and entertained while learning the importance of good hygiene.
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The Little Red Hen
by Logan Avery
Part of the Literary Text series
Early readers will be delighted by this fun retelling of a classic fable. Learn about the importance of responsibility and collaboration in this beautifully illustrated version of the Little Red Hen. Children will develop their reading skills as they use their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Batty and Catty
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Literary Text series
Batty and Catty are bragging about their special abilities and Batty's feelings get hurt. Catty feels bad and decides to make amends by teaching Batty some new tricks while learning some new ones herself. Written in verse, this picture book introduces social and emotional learning (SEL) topics to upper emergent readers. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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The Speedy Sloth
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Literary Text series
Everyone knows that sloths are super slow. So, when Pedro sees a super-speedy sloth in the forest, no one believes him. With a video camera and his friend Alessa, they set out to catch him in action. Advancing readers will enjoy this humorous story about a stealthy sloth. This illustrated chapter book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this fiction book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.
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The X Factor
by Heather Price-Wright
Part of the Literary Text series
All is calm in Digitville, until a new neighbor comes to town. Who is the mysterious X, and is there anything she can't do? This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Chase a Rainbow
by Sherry Fellores
Part of the Literary Text series
A family follows the end of a rainbow in search of treasure. What awaits them at the end? This picture book features colorful illustrations and a simple story to help early readers follow along on this family adventure. Celebrate family and the importance of spending time together with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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He Cried Wolf
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Literary Text series
This illustrated chapter book retells the classic Aesop's fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Home Safari
by Mary Kate Bolinder
Part of the Literary Text series
A magical motorhome takes a group of savanna animals on a "safari" around the world to learn about the places where people live. From igloos to skyscrapers, houseboats to farmhouses, this illustrated chapter book teaches advancing readers about different dwellings. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Love Like Salt
by Logan Avery
Part of the Literary Text series
A daughter tells her father that she loves him like salt. What does she mean? Early readers will be captivated by this heartwarming version of a classic folk tale. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, repetitive words, and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Edward the Explorer
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
Follow the adventures in a week in the life of Edward the Explorer! Through vivid, playful illustrations and simple text, beginning readers will be captivated and entertained as Edward dives, swims, climbs, and flies through the pages of this exciting book. Readers will get to practice the days of the week while Edward the Explorer describes what he does each day. Help early readers develop a love of reading with this brightly illustrated book.
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Problem Solved
by Jenna Grodzicki
Part of the Literary Text series
Two mice want to build a library for their mom's impressive book collection. To get the supplies they need, they must cross a bridge guarded by a friendly dragon who loves math problems. Will they be able to answer his questions correctly? This cross-curricular book helps advancing readers learn math. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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How to Survive in the Jungle by the Person Who Knows
by Bill Condon
Part of the Literary Text series
Follow TV show host Bradley D. Mented through six adventurous chapters as he teaches us how to live in the jungle. Mr. Mented teaches important lessons for survival such as hippos don't like to be kissed, it's okay to eat poisonous plants, and never, ever forget to wear your anti-lion shorts. Young readers will love the giggle-worthy illustrations and the preposterous suggestions from the lovely TV show host as they learn how to be brave and stay alive in the jungle.
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Adventure at the Reef
by Caroline Tung Richmond
Part of the Literary Text series
In this hi-lo book, Lilah is excited for her vacation in Key West where she'll spend an entire week scuba diving with her dad. But when they get separated, Lilah must find her way back to the boat on her own. She'll have to deal with the creatures she bumps into-friendly and not-so friendly--along the way. With full-color illustrations, this 32-page chapter book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy adventure fiction stories with survival elements and an ocean setting.
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The Day World Stopped Rhyming
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Literary Text series
The nursery rhyme characters in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, Little Miss Muffet must team up with Spider to fix the problem. Will their solution save the day--or cause even more chaos? This 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories will not be able to put this hi-lo book down.
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The Untold Story Of Ms. Mirabella
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
When Ms. Mirabella assigns a writing assignment about runners, Rosalyn and William laugh to themselves. They wonder what this old woman could know about running. They resolve to study Rosalyn's Uncle Mike, who is running a big race in the upcoming weekend. Much to their surprise, who do they also see in the race but Ms. Mirabella herself! The students finally have the perfect subject for their writing assignment. This wonderful story teaches students not to judge a book by its cover. The story's delightful illustrations and powerful message will strike a chord with all young readers.