The Princess and the Pony (2015)

The Princess and the Pony (2015)

by Kate Beaton

ISBN: 9781406365382

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-3  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.1

Lexile: AD530L DRA: 24  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): M

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Adventure Story, Award Winning  Theme: Gratitude, Princess

Summary: The Princess and the Pony is a 2015 children's picture book illustrated by Kate Beaton. She won the Children's Book Award in 2016 for the Princess and the Pony. She said that the book was inspired by her nephew. 

This sweet, clever princess tale has a simple message about wishing for one thing, getting something else, and making do with what you have; it might be even better than what you wanted.(Credits: Wikipedia)

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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Where's My Hug? (2003)

Where's My Hug? (2003)

by Amy Hest

ISBN: 0439570808

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.1

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.1

Lexile: 460L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):M

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Bedtime Story  Theme: Illness

Summary:When Sam has a cough, Mrs. Bear tends to him all through the cold night.(Credits to Scholastic)

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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)

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)

Heather the Violet Fairy

Heather the Violet Fairy (Rainbow Fairies) (2003)

by Daisy Meadows

ISBN: 9780439746861

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

 IL by AR: Lower Grade   RL by AR: Gr.3.9

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

Lexile: 620L     DRA: 24    Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): M

        Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2   Theme: Friendship, Fairies

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Fantasy Story

Synopsis:  When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits!

Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and bright. But when evil Jack Frost sends them far away, the sisters are in big trouble. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be gray forever! (Credits to Scholastic)

Freckle Juice

Freckle Juice (1986)

by Judy Blume

ISBN: 9780440428138

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.6

IL by AR: Middle Grade    RL by AR: Gr.3.1

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.2.1

Lexile: 360L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)M

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story

Synopsis:  Master storyteller and award-winning author Judy Blume creates this funny tale about wanting something that you weren't born with and trying the craziest things to get it! This 48-page picture and early chapter book features black-and-white illustrations that add so much to this already exuberant story, and the short chapters make this ideal for both challenged and on-target readers. (Credits to Scholastic)

Judy Moody Gets Famous

Judy Moody Gets Famous (2003)

by Megan McDonald

ISBN: 9780763619312

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.2

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

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.3.9

Lexile: 490L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)M

  Age: 6-10     UK Equivalent: Lower KS2 

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story, Books for Girls

Synopsis:  Good moods, bad moods, can't-stand-Jessica-Finch moods. Readers of Judy Moody already know that Judy has a mood for every occasion, and this time she's in a jealous mood. Jealous of Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper. When Judy sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out! She's so determined, she just might find it, or she might merely become more infamous than ever!  (Credits to Scholastic)

Aaron's Hair

Aaron's Hair

by Robert Munsch

ISBN: 9780439388481

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

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.2.4

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.2.5

Lexile: 190L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):M 

  Age: 6-8

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story

Synopsis:  Aaron grows his hair long to look like his father. But the hair is unruly, and one day while combing it, Aaron says "Hair, I hate you!" Suddenly the hair jumps off Aaron's head and runs away! With Aaron in frantic pursuit, it attaches itself to people and things all over the neighborhood, resulting in a huge traffic jam. Aaron is finally reunited with his hair--but not quite in the way he or his family planned!  (Credits to Scholastic)

Junie B., First Grader One-Man Band

Junie B., First grader One-Man Band

by Barbara Park

ISBN: 9780375825361

 Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.6

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.3.0

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.3.0

Lexile: 380L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):M

Age: 7+

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story, Books for Girls

Synopsis: Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and can't play in the kickball tournament. So, now what? Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show. Then all eyes would be on her. And she would be the star. What could possibly go wrong? Illustrations.  (Credits to Scholastic)

Day of the Dragon King

Day of the Dragon King (Magic Tree House v.14)

by Mary Pope Osborne

ISBN: 9780679890515

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.2-5  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.3

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.3.3

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.3.0

Lexile: 380L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):M

Type: Early Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Fantasy & Adventure Story

Synopsis:  The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China where they must find the original copy of an old legend before the Imperial Library is burned down by the evil Dragon King. (Credits to Follett)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

by Judi Barrett

ISBN: 9780590303842

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.1-3  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.2

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.4.3

Lexile: 730L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):M

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story

Synopsis:  Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. (Credits to Follett)

Rain Forests

Rain Forests

by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne

ISBN 0439448026

Interest Level by Scholastic: Middle Grade     Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr2.9

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.4.8 

Lexile: 730L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell): M

Type: US Books     Genre: Non Fiction, Science

Synopsis: It's a new kind of adventure for Jack and Annie. Join them as they research rain forests and find out the fact behind the fiction. A companion book for Afternoon on the Amazon. (Credits to Follett)

Knights and Castles

Knights and Castles (Magic Tree House)

by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne

ISBN 0439241251

Interest Level by Scholastic: Lower Grade     Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.5

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.5.1 
Lexile: 690L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading(Fountas And Pinnell): M

Type: Novel, US Books     Genre: Non Fiction, Ancient History

Synopsis: Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle. (Credits to Follett)