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)

Farmer Duck (1991)

Farmer Duck (1991)

by Martin Waddell

ISBN: 9780744536607

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.9

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.2

Lexile: 360L     DRA: 18   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):K

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

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

Summary: When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town.(Credits to Scholastic)

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Tadpole's Promise (2003)

Tadpole's Promise (2003)

by Jeanne Willis

ISBN: 9781842704264

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Award-Winning Story  Theme: Friendship, P4C, Science

Summary:Where the willow meets the water a tadpole met a caterpillar.  They gazed into each other's tiny eyes...and fell in love.  "I love everything about you," said the caterpillar.  "Promise you'll never change."  But we all know that tadpoles transform, and so do caterpillars.  Will it make a difference to their love for each other? You bet!. (Text at the back of the book)

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Owen (1993)

Owen (1993)

by Kevin Henkes

ISBN: 9780439686181

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

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.4

Lexile: 370L     DRA: 18   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):K

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story, Award-Winning Story  Theme: School

Summary:Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. "Fuzzy goes where I go," said Owen. But Mrs. Tweezers disagreed. She thought Owen was too old for a blanket. Owen disagreed. No matter what Mrs. Tweezers came up with, Blanket Fairies or vinegar, Owen had the answer. But when school started, Owen's mother knew just what to do, and everyone — Owen, Fuzzy, and even Mrs. Tweezers — was happy. (Credits to Scholastic)

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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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Dogger (2009)

Dogger (2009)

by Shirley Hughes

ISBN: 9781862308053

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.9

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.3.1

Interest Level by Follett: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.8

Lexile: AD480L     DRA: 20   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):L

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Classic Story, Award-Winning Story  Theme: Feelings and Emotion, Pet

Summary:Dave and Dogger, a soft stuffed toy, go everywhere together until one evening Dave discovers that Dogger is missing. With a little help from big sister Bella, this warm and charming story ends happily. (Credits to Scholastic)

The Bog Baby (2006)

The Bog Baby (2006)

by Jeanne Willis

ISBN: 9780141500300

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.4

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

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

Synopsis:When two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings like a dragon, the girls decide to make him their secret. I won't tell if you won't.

But the bog baby is a wild thing, and when he becomes poorly, the girls decide they must tell their mum. And she tells them the greatest lesson: if you really love something, you have to let it go. (Credits to Amazon UK)

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)

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? 

A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (2006)

by Carol McCloud

ISBN: 9780978507510

Interest Level by Follett: K-Grade 3  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.7

 Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2   

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Award-Winning Story  Theme: Feelings and Emotions

Synopsis: 

Kindness is the gift that you and the child you read this to will receive. Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behaviour as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation and love on a daily basis. This wonderful book is a winner of seven awards .

 (Credits to Follett)

The Odd Egg

The Odd Egg (1996)

by Emily Gravett

ISBN: 9780230014916

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-Gr.3   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.1

       Lexile: AD210L

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage1   Theme: Feelings and Emotions, Individuality

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Award-Winning Title, Funny Story

Synopsis:  Each of the birds has laid an egg, except for Duck. So when Duck finds a beautiful egg of his own he's delighted, even though the other birds make fun of it. But everyone's in for a big surprise when his egg finally hatches. Full color. (Credits to Scholastic)