We'r e Going to Build a Dam (2013)

We'r e Going to Build a Dam (2013)

by Gillian McClure

ISBN: 9780956510846

   Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Story in Rhyme Theme: Helping

Summary:Two boys and a dog find a place where the stream meet the sea.  Can they build a dam to hold back the water?  There are stones and sand and driftwood - is that enough to stop the stream?  And what is the dog up to behind their backs? (Text at the back of the book)

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Dream Boat (2013)

Dream Boat (2013)

by Polly Dunbar

ISBN: 9781406344622

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: P4C Story  Theme: Imagination

Summary:Have you ever had a dream so wonderful you wanted to tell EVERYONE? Arthur has! He dreamt about an amazing beautiful pink and green boat with a stripy mast but ... NO ONE (not even his dog!) is interested in hearing about it. In fact, they don't even notice that this very same boat is growing on his head, getting larger and larger by the minute! Soon, Arthur is bouncing along the waves in his very own dream boat. Maybe now his family will listen to him! (Credits to Amazon UK)(Photo: Amazon UK)

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Lion and Mouse (2013)

Lion and Mouse (2013)

by Catalina Echeverri

ISBN: 9781780080178

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Classic Story, Bedtime Story  Theme: Individuality

Summary:Lion and Mouse are friends - but as everyone knows, Lion is bigger, stronger and more handsome! Not even Lion is perfect though, and when he comes face-to-face with his biggest fear, he realizes he needs his small friend more than he thought.(Credits to Amazon UK)

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Abigail (2014)

Abigail (2014)

by Catherine Rayner

ISBN: 9781848956469

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

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

Summary: Abigail the giraffe loves counting. One day, she tries to count the spots on her friend Ladybug, but the little bug scurries away. Abigail tries to count Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, but her friends just won't stand still! After several more unsuccessful attempts, Abigail begins to wonder if there is anything at all that she can count. Then, she has an idea. (Credits to Amazon.com)

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Elephant Pants (2012)

Elephant Pants (2012)

by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

ISBN: 9781408313480

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Story in Rhyme  Theme: Animal

Summary: All is quiet and calm on the ark - until Major Trump's pants disappear! Where can they be? Could there be an underpants snatcher on board?

A rollicking, rhyming tale by a talented author with colourful, funny pictures from the bestselling illustrator of Rumble in the Jungle  (At the back of the book)

David Goes To School

David Goes To School (2001)

by David Shannon

ISBN: 0439321719

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-Grade 3  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.9

Interest Level by AR: K-Grade 3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.0.9

DRA: 12    Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell): G

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: Manners

Synopsis:David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble — and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.
In this companion to the Caldecott Honor Book No, David!, David is back for a wild, unruly romp through a school day. David — running, yelling, and pushing with abandon — soon tries the patience of his teacher, but his day ends sunnily with some kind words of encouragement. (Credits to Scholastic)

Pinocchio and the Magic Clock : Fun with Words About the Seasons

Pinocchio and the Magic Clock : Fun with Words About the Seasons (1988)

ISBN: 717281922

Interest Level by Follett: K-Gr.3

 Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Foundation(EY),Lower Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Classic Story, Story in Rhyme

Synopsis:  Classic story that tells about seasons using rhyming words. Good start-up book for Kindergartners.

  

Seeds Grow!

Seeds Grow!

by Angela Shelf Medearis

ISBN: 9780590379748

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic Gr.1.9

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.1.2

DRA: 10     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):F 

  Age: 3-6

Type: Levelled Book, Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Non-Fiction, Plants

Synopsis:  Young children learn step-by-step how a seed grows into a plant. (Credits to Scholastic)

I'm a Duck

I'm a Duck

by Teri Sloat

ISBN: 9780142410622

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.2.1

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.2.1

  Age: 4-6

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Stories in Rhyme

Synopsis:  A duck marvels at how wonderful it is to be a duck, with feathers, webbed feet, and wings that can fly, from the time he is hatched until he becomes a dad. (Credits to Follett)

Madeline in London

Madeline in London

by Ludwig Bemelmans

ISBN: 9780140566499

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic Gr.3.3

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.3.2

Lexile: 660L     DRA: 18     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):K 

  Age: 3-7

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Adventure Story, Classic Story

Synopsis:  Madeline's fun-loving spirit and bold personality get her into the greatest adventures. In these five books she turns a trip to the hospital into a grand adventure, tumbles into the river Seine only to be rescued by a fearless dog, runs off to join the circus -- and that's just the beginning! Thanks to humorous, lyrical text, breathtaking artwork, and a spunky redhead named Madeline, these books have timeless appeal and perennial popularity. (Credits to Scholastic)

The Mixed-Up Chameleon

The Mixed-Up Chameleon

by Eric Carle

ISBN: 0590421433

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic 2.5

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.1.8

Lexile: 450L     DRA: 16     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):J 

  Age: 4-6

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story, Classic Story

Synopsis:  A hungry caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.
One of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. This classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.  (Credits to Follett)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

ISBN: 9780140569322

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic 2.6

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.2.9

Lexile: 460L     DRA: 16     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):J 

  Age: 4-6

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story, Classic Story

Synopsis:  A hungry caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.
One of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. This classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.  (Credits to Follett)

Goose on the Loose

Goose on the Loose

by Phil Roxbee COx

ISBN: 9780746044865

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-Gr.2

  Age: 3-4

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story

Synopsis:  This hilarious rhyming tale about a goose on the loose is part of a research-based phonics series designed to help young children learn how to read. The inside cover includes an introduction page about phonics, phonemes, and regular and irregular words. The inside back cover includes a list of words found throughout the story. (Credits to Scholastic)