The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (2003)

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (2003)

by Amy Hest

ISBN: 0439570808

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.4

Lexile: 710L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):M

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story  Theme: Fear, Halloween, Celebration & Festivals

Summary:Once upon a time there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything. One windy autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . CLOMP, CLOMP, SHAKE, SHAKE, CLAP, CLAP. She encountered a noisy pair of shoes — and then pants, a shirt, and a pumpkin head — that gave her the scare of her life.

IRA/Children's Book Council Children's Choice.(Credits to Scholastic)

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The Shopping Basket (1980)

The Shopping Basket (1980)

by John Burningham

ISBN 9780099899303

Interest Level by Follett: K-Grade 3 Reading Level by Follett: Gr.3.6

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Classic Story  Theme: Animals

Summary:Tea-time is looming and Steven is sent out to the corner shop.  Along the way he meets several shady characters who are only too willing to lighten Steven's basket by helping themselves to his shopping! Only by his quick wits can Steve outsmart the bullies and save his tea. (text at the back of the book)

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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)

The Dark (2014)

The Dark (2014)

by Lemony Snicket

ISBN: 9781408330036

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.0

Lexile: AD660L     DRA: 20   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):L

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Bedtime Story  Theme: Fears

Summary:Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo. Mostly, though, the dark stays in the basement and doesn't come into Lazslo's room. But one night, it does. This is the story of how Laszlo stops being afraid of the dark. With emotional insight and poetic economy, two award-winning talents team up to conquer a universal childhood fear. (Credits to Scholastic)

Blueberries for Sal

 

Blueberries for Sal (1987)

by Robert McCloskey

ISBN: 0-14-050169-X

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.8

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.1

Lexile: AD890L     DRA: 24    Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell): M  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Award-Winning Story, Read-Aloud Story, Caldecott Honor  Theme: Summer

Synopsis:In this classic picture book, little Sal becomes so involved in her blueberry picking, she doesn't notice that she's following the wrong mother — an equally startled mother bear! (Credits to Scholastic)

The Egg

The Egg (2007)

by M.P. Robertson

ISBN: 9781845077990

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.3.0

Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Fantasy Story  Theme: Dragons

Synopsis: George knows something isn't right when he finds more than he bargained for under his mother's favourite chicken, and he soon finds himself looking after a baby dragon. George takes his job as a parent seriously, teaching the hatchling all sorts of 'dragony' ways, but the dragon begins to pine for his own kind, and one day he disappears (Credits to Follett)

Archie's War

Archie's War (2014)

by Marcia Williams

ISBN: 9781406352689

Interest Level by AR: Middle Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.3.9

   Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Historical Fiction, Award-Winning Title(UKLA)  Theme: World War 1

Synopsis:When Archie is given a scrapbook for his tenth birthday in 1914, he chronicles the next four years of his life using documents, artifacts, and comic strips. (Credits to Accelerated Reader)

Eleven

Eleven (The Winnie Years)(2005)

by Lauren Myracle

ISBN: 9780142403464

Interest Level by Scholastic: Grade 3-7  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.7

Interest Level by AR: Middle Grade   Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.4

Interest Level by Follett: Grade 3-6     Reading Level by Follett: Gr.4.6

Lexile: 730L     DRA: 50   Guided Reading Program(Fountas and Pinnell): T

 Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2   

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Realistic Story  Theme:Friendship

Synopsis:
Starting with her birthday in March, every chapter brings a new month and a new event in Winnie's life. From surviving her teenage sister's grumpy mood swings in April to dealing with prissy new rival Gail Grayson in September, there's a calendar full of the ups and downs of being eleven years old.
Especially hard for Winnie is the growing distance between herself and her best friend, Amanda, as both girls grow into different social circles. Add to that Winnie's older sister, a feisty new kitten, and a first crush, and Winnie may undergo more than one surprising change by her twelfth birthday.
The big and little moments of Winnie's year are captured with honesty and warmth, and her sharp observations and infectious enthusiasm make for hilarious storytelling. Eleven-year-olds of all ages will discover themselves in this winning young heroine on the brink of adolescence.

 (Credits to Scholastic)

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939)

Story and Pictures by Virginia Lee Burton

ISBN: 9780395259399

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.4

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade   Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.4

Interest Level by Follett: K-Grade 3     Reading Level by Follett: Gr.3.4

Lexile: 820L     DRA: 30   Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): N

 Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2   

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Classic Story  Theme: Perseverance

Synopsis: A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is the story of a steam-shovel operator and his steam shovel — the beguiling Mary Anne — which he would not desert, even though competition from gas and diesel-motored shovels was ruining him.
The solution to Mike's problem is classic in its simplicity. Under pressure to show Mary Anne at her best, Mike digs the foundation for the town hall of Popperville and in his haste forgets to leave a way for Mary Anne to get out! The ingenious townspeople suggest that Mary Anne be remodeled into a furnace and Mike be retained to keep her heart and boiler warm.
This is a classic story of the old being replaced by the new and the nostalgia often felt for archaic things. Mary Anne and Mike are a team to be admired.
 (Credits to Scholastic)

To Dance : a Ballerina's Graphic Novel

To Dance : a Ballerina's Graphic Novel (2007 )

by Siena Cherson Ciegel

ISBN: 9781416926870

        Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.6-8   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.5

        IL by AR: Middle Grade   RL by AR: Gr.3.8

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.4.4

Lexile: GN610L

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Upper Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Graphic Novel     Theme: Dance, Biography

Synopsis:  Follows the life and career of a ballerina, detailing her dance school experiences, performances, and personal life. Presented in graphic novel format.      (Credits to Follett)

Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee

Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee (2000)

by Chris Van Dusen

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade   Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.2

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.3.9

        Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2   Theme: Animals

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

Synopsis:  While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his dog get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales. (Credits to Follett)

You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown

You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown (1996)

by Paula Danziger

ISBN: 078073003990

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.4.3

        IL by AR: Middle Grade   RL by AR: Gr.3.5

Lexile: 650L     DRA: 30    Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): N

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Upper Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story

Synopsis:  It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to visit with her father. She is one excited kid before she goes. And one itchy kid when she arrives. Mosquito bites, she thinks. Chicken pox, she finds out. Is her vacation completely ruined? And now that she can't go to Paris, how will she be able to convince her dad to move back home? (Credits to Scholastic)

Night of the New Magicians

Night of the New Magicians (2007)

by Mary Pope Osborne

ISBN: 9780545034593

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.1

        IL by AR: Lower Grade   RL by AR: Gr.4.0

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.4.0

Lexile: 590L     DRA: 40    Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): N

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Upper Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, UK Book     Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Story

Synopsis:  Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World's Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises! (Credits to Scholastic)