Pumpkin Soup (1999)

Pumpkin Soup (1999)

by Helen Cooper

ISBN: 9780552545105

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.1

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.3.2

Lexile: AD310L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):M

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Award-Winning Story  Theme: Friendship, Cooking

Summary:Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. It isn't long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend.

Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, Helen Cooper's delightful story will resonate for an child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship. Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup. (Credits to Scholastic)

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub (2004)

by Mo Willems

ISBN: 9780786818693

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.1

IL by AR: Lower Grade    RL by AR: Gr.1.7

Lexile: AD310L     DRA: 20   Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)L

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story, Award- Winning Story

Synopsis: This rollicking tale is the story of an unruly king who refuses to leave his bathtub and attend to his duties. One by one, the knight, the queen, the duke, and all the members of the court attempt to persuade the King to leave his bath. At last, the clever pig saves the day. (Credits to Scholastic)