Brontorina (2010)

Brontorina  (2010)

by James Howe

ISBN: 9780763653231

Interest Level by AR: LG  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.2

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Animal Story  Theme: Dinosaur

Summary: Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.(Credits: Accelerated Reader)

Once Upon An Alphabet : Short Stories For All the Letters (2014)

Once Upon An Alphabet : Short Stories For All the Letters (2014)

by Oliver Jeffers

ISBN: 9780007514274

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-3  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.0

Lexile: AD630L DRA: 30  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): N

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Award Winning  Theme: Alphabet

Summary: A flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style!

The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what if there was a story FOR each of the letters instead? Turn the pages of this exquisite book to find out...

Here you will discover twenty-six short stories introducing a host of new characters (plus the occasional familiar face). From Edmund the astronaut with his awkward fear of heights, via the dynamic new investigative duo of the Owl and the Octopus, through to the Zeppelin that just might get Edmund a little bit closer to where he needs to be, this book is packed with funny, thrilling, perilous and above all entertaining tales inspired by every letter in the alphabet.(Credits: Google Books)

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)

Dragon's Extraordinary Egg (2013)

Dragon's Extraordinary Egg (2013)

by Debi Gliori

ISBN: 9780802737595

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

Interest Level by Follett: K-3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.4

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Animal Story  Theme: Family, Mother and child, Individuality, Dragons

Summary: A dragon finds an abandoned egg and lovingly raises the hatchling as her own, although Little One is very different from the baby dragons, and when disaster strikes it is the small, feathered hatchling that saves the day.  (Credits: Follett)

Library Lion (2008)

Library Lion (2008)

by Michelle Knudsen

ISBN: 9781406305678

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.8

Lexile: 470L DRA: 18  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): K

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Animal Story  Theme: Teamwork

Summary: An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers. (Credits: Scholastic)

I Need My Monster

I Need My Monster (2009)

by Amanda Noll

ISBN: 9780979974625

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.6

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

Interest Level by Follett: K-3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.3.0

Lexile: AD490L DRA: 20  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): L
  Age: +    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Horror Story, Bedtime Story  Theme: Halloween

Summary: One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job — pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail — but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan.

When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.

A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. (Credits: Scholastic)

Fill A Bucket : A Guide to Daily Happiness for Young Children (2015)

Fill A Bucket : A Guide to Daily Happiness for Young Children  (2015)

by Carol McCloud and Katherine Martin

ISBN: 9781933916286

Interest Level by Follett: K-3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.1

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Realistic Story  Theme: Happiness, Emotions

Summary: Teaches children that being kind and loving is important and that each time love and kindness is shown, they make someone feel special.(Credits: Follett)

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Someday (2007)

Someday (2007)

by Alison McGhee and Peter H. Reynolds

ISBN: 9781416928119

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

Interest Level by Follett: K-3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.0
Lexile: AD810L
  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Love Story  Theme: Family, Mother and child

Summary: This loving story expresses the range of emotions and hopes a parent has for a child as they experience their first moments on earth and go through a lifetime of hopes, dreams, and experiences. The mother in this story imagines her daughter's future: growing up, exploring, going off into the world, and having a child of her own.

This picture book is perfect for snuggling up to share, with simple illustrations that perfectly complement the text. This is a heart-tugging display of family love that can be shared over and over. (Credits: Scholastic)

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Bucket Filling from A to Z : the key to being happy (2014)

Bucket Filling from A to Z : the key to being happy (2014)

by Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke

ISBN: 9781938326134

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-1  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.0

Interest Level by Follett: K-3  Reading Level by AR: Gr.1.8
Lexile: AD600L  DRA: 20  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): L
  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: How-To  Theme: Kindness, Emotions

Summary: Winner: 2013 London Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Bronze, Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem 2013 Southern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2013 Great Midwest Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2013 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Best Children's Interest 2014 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 1st Place, Picture Books — 5 & Younger; 1st Place, School Issues;  2nd Place, Charity/Making a Difference 2014 Paris Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 Los Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 Great Southwest Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 Great Northwest Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 Great Southeast Book Festival, Winner, Children's Books 2014 Hollywood Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 New York Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2014 Benjamin Franklin Book Awards, Silver, Interior Design (3 or More Color) - Children/YA 2014 Teacher's Choice Awards, Books for the Family 2014 Green Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2015 San Francisco Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2015 Beach Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books 2015 Amsterdam Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Children's Books This award-winning book uses the letters of the alphabet to help young and old see the many, simple ways that they can fill buckets and fill their own buckets in return. When you help children become bucket fillers, you give them the key to happiness...for it is in friendship, love, and good will to others that we are truly happy. Yes, bucket filling is the moment by moment choice to be kind and caring. Teaching and encouraging children to be bucket fillers is one of the greatest gifts you can give to them. 

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Mine (2011)

Mine (2011)

by Rachel Bright

ISBN: 9780141332130

  Age: 3+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Family Story  Theme: Sharing, Siblings

Summary: "That's my bunny!" "NO, that's my bunny!" Oh dear. How difficult it is to share when there's only ONE beloved Funny Bunny. Luckily for twins, Fifi and Frankie, Granny is on hand to show them a way to play together nicely that keeps everyone, including Funny Bunny, happy.

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The Biggest Muddy Puddle in the World (2012)

The Biggest Muddy Puddle in the World (2012)

by Neville Astley

ISBN: 9781409313212

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: TV Program to Books

Summary: Based on the number one pre-school and BAFTA winning TV animation, "Peppa Pig", this wonderful story picture book is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! Once upon a time, there was a loveable, slightly bossy little piggy, named Peppa. She loved jumping up and down in muddy puddles. Peppa Pig and her little brother George don't mind rain, because rain means muddy puddles to jump in! But what happens when the rain is so heavy, torrential and even biblical? The result is a flood, and Granny and Grandpa Pig come to the rescue with their boat. And when the water disappears, it creates Peppa's dream come true - the world's biggest, muddiest puddle ever! This beautiful picture book is full of Peppa Pig humour and charm and will no doubt become a classic.

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The Queen's Hat (2014)

The Queen's Hat (2014)

by Steve Antony

ISBN: 9781444919158

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-K  

  Age: 2+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: Europe, Monarchy

Summary: A wild romp around London as the Queen loses her hat!

From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda and Betty Goes Bananas!

A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvelous adventure for the Queen, lots of Queen's men, and one very special hat. Just where will that hat land? Following a hysterical, epic hat chase, the Queen is reunited with her hat -- and the royal baby!

Young children will love the cumulative nature of the story, the fun mayhem that breaks loose, and Steve Antony's winning art style. The Queen's Hat shows some of London's most famous sites, and back matter explains their significance.

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Go Away, Big Green Monster (1992)

  

Go Away, Big Green Monster(1992)

by Ed Emberley

ISBN:  978-0-590-34118-9

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-K  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.3

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.1.3

Lexile: AD550L     DRA: 14   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):H

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Bedtime Stories  Theme:Witches

Summary: Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters. (Credits to AR Book Find)

Caldecott medalist Ed Emberley has designed an ingenious book to help children overcome their fear of monsters. With each turn of the page, a new part is revealed, until all of a big, green monster has taken shape. Then, with the words, "You don't scare me!," page by page, the monster slowly disappears.(Credits To Scholastic)

Watch how 5 yr-old James read this story with his Mommy Charisma. He is definitely having fun.   

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Clifford's Christmas (2011)

Clifford's Christmas (2011)

by Norman Bridwell

ISBN: 9780545215961

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.7

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.1.9

Interest Level by Follett: K-Gr.3  Reading Level by Follett: Gr.1.9

Lexile: 380L     DRA: 18   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):K

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2  

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

Summary: With his own tree and a Clifford-sized stocking hanging on the door, Clifford seems ready for Christmas. However, he is not prepared for Santa sliding down the chimney and falling into his stocking. Good intentions turn into a merry mess when Clifford helps Santa Claus.

What child wouldn't like to have a pet as special as Emily Elizabeth's Clifford the Big Red Dog! That's part of the secret of Norman Bridwell's successful series of children's books. Big, warm, red, and loveable, Clifford is "every child's idea of what a dog should really be!" — Elementary English (Credits to Scholastic)

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