Jack and the Flumflum Tree (2012)

Jack and the FLumflum Tree (2012)

by Julia Donaldson

ISBN: 9780330504065

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

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

Summary:Jack's Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles! And the only cure is the fruit of the fantastic flumflum tree which grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose. It's a perilous journey, but Jack bravely sets sail, with a motley crew of only three -- and a large patchwork sack that Granny has filled with an odd assortment of items from chewing-gum to tent pegs. But what use will they be against hungry sharks, a leaky boat and a thieving monkey? Follow Jack across the ocean in this irresistible story from the creators of TYRANNOSAURUS DRIP and THE TROLL. (Credits to Amazon.com)

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Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers

Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers (1995)

by Laura Numeroff

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

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.1.7

DRA: 14    Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): H

        Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1   Theme: Animals

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

Synopsis:  A spirited, silly rhyming story about all of the things animals don't do. Readers will probably giggle uncontrollably at the hilarious illustrations of goats shaving, moose trying to bowl, fish eating bagels, roosters working out in a gym, skunks riding scooters, beavers roller-skating, frogs taking a taxi as they go out on a date, mules painting pictures, raccoons wearing knapsacks as they go for a hike, ducks on bicycles, bulls flying airplanes, and rabbits sunbathing and surfing at the beach.(Credits to Scholastic)

Noah's 2-by-2 Adventure

Noah's 2-by-2 Adventure (1997)

by Carol Wedeven

ISBN: 0570075386

        Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade   Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.7

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.2.7

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2   Theme: Bible Story

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

Synopsis:  An illustrated, rhyming adaptation of the biblical story in which Noah builds a boat and saves two of each kind of animal from the great flood. (Credits to Follett)

The Leaves Are Falling One By One

The Leaves Are Falling One By One (2007 )

byStever Metager

                                               ISBN: 9780439024440

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.4

        IL by AR: Lower Grade   RL by AR: Gr.1.7

Lexile: AD690L     DRA: 16     Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): I

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 1

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

Synopsis:  Combine a celebration of fall with the fun of counting leaves from one to ten. Sing the rhyme to the tune of The Ants Go Marching One by One, and romp through this magical season. All who join in this read-aloud and read-along will be glad they did.(Credits to Scholastic)

Mother Goose : Number on the Loose

Mother Goose : Number on the Loose (2007)

by Leo & Diane Dillon

ISBN: 9780152056766

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade    RL by AR: Gr.3.7

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.2.2

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2

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

Synopsis: Presents an illustrated collection of twenty-four counting rhymes, from "Baa, baa black sheep" to "Wash the dishes, wipe the dishes."  (Credits to Follett)

Tiddler

Tiddler (2007)

by Julia DOnaldson

ISBN: 9781407106212

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

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2

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

Synopsis: Tiddler comes late to school every day, and he always has an elaborate excuse for his teacher.  One day, as Tiddler is thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet! (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.

  

The Tin Forest

The Tin Forest (2003)

by Helen Ward & Wayne Anderson

ISBN: 4147755776678

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade    RL by AR: Gr.2.9

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Book for Boys, Funny Story,Comic Book

Synopsis:  In the middle of a windswept wasteland full of discarded scrap metal, lives a sad and lonely, old man. He dreams of a lively forest full of birds and animals. When he finds a broken light fixture that looks like a flower, an idea begins to grow.(Credits to Accelerated Reader)

Watch Your Tongue, Cecily Beasley

Watch Your Tongue, Cecily Beasley (2012)

by Lane Fredrickson

ISBN: 9781402770890

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

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2

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

Synopsis:  Rude little Cecily Beasley suffers the consequences of making one too many faces when a bird builds its nest on her tongue and she must wait with her tongue stuck out for the babies to hatch. (Credits to Follett)

Aliens Love Underpants

Aliens Love Underpants (2008)

by Claire Freedman

ISBN: 978-1-41691704-5

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

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

  Age: 7+     UK Equivalent: Lower KS2 

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

Synopsis:When little aliens fly down to Earth, they don't come to visit because they want to meet the Earthlings. They simply want to steal everybody's underpants! They like them large or small, they like them red or green and they like them in all other sizes and colors, too. They think that Mom's pink, frilly panties are a perfect place to hide. And Grandpa's woolly long johns make a super-whizzy slide!  (Credits to Scholastic) Buy This Book From Amazon.com

Clap Your Hands

Clap Your Hands

by Lorinda Bryan Cauley

ISBN: 0590470671

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

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.1.6

Lexile: 410L     DRA: 14     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):H 

  Age: 5-7

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

Synopsis:  Rhyming text instructs the listener to find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful activities along with the human and animal characters pictured.   (Credits to Follett)

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Do Your Ears Hang Low?

Do Your Ears Hang Low?

illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church

ISBN: 0439518407

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

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.1.7

Lexile: 20L     DRA: 8     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):E 

  Age: 5-7

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

Synopsis:  Two sweet, foolish, floppy-eared puppies bounce their way through this favorite, fun-filled whimsical rhyme — and will have children wagging their ears to and fro in no time! (Credits to Scholastic)

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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)