Farmyard Hullabaloo (2000)

Farmyard Hullabaloo (2000)

by Giles Andreae

ISBN: 9781841215631

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-K  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.7

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

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Poetry, Story in Rhyme  Theme: Farm

Summary: The rooster wakes up the farm with his "cock-a-doodle-doo." Then the sheepdog won't stop barking and the cows begin to moo. Young readers can explore the bright and noisy barnyard in this wonderful collection of poems.

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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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Mabela the Clever (2001)

Mabela the Clever (2001)

retold by Margaret Read Macdonald

ISBN: 9780807549032

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.7

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.3

Interest Level by Follett: K-Gr.3  Reading Level by Follett: Gr.1.4

Lexile: AD380L     DRA: 20   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):L

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

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Fairy Tale  Theme: Values, Africa

Summary: This retold African folktale tells of Mabela, the smallest mouse in the village. Although she is small, she learns from her father that she should pay attention to what is around her.(Credits to Scholastic)

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Two Fogs (2003)

Two Fogs (2003)

by Christopher Wormell

ISBN: 9780099438625

Interest Level: Lower Grade

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

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

Summary:Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad and one of them has a stick. The stick, he says, is to beat off the dog. But there is no dog . . . yet. So begin the trials of this hapless pair whose adventures build to a brilliant conclusion. A unique book with all the qualities of a timeless fable.(Credits to Amazon UK)

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (2011)

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (2011)

by Bill Martin, Jr.

ISBN: 9780141334813

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

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade

Interest Level by Follett: K-Gr.3

Lexile: AD720L     DRA: 12   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):G

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Chapter Book, UK Book     Genre: Story in Rhyme  Theme: Animals

Summary: "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, what do you hear? I hear a lion roaring in my ear." What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child?

Lots of noise! 

Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book — look at the last page!

"Teachers will smile with delight when they see this wonderful book, and students are sure to utter the familiar request, 'Have you got another one like this one?'" — School Library Journal, starred review.

American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; Redbook Children's Picture Book Award; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.  Full color.(Credits to Scholastic)

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Clifford's Puppy Days (2010)

Clifford's Puppy Days (2010)

by Norman Bridwell

ISBN: 9780545215831

Interest Level by Scholastic: Pre-K  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.8

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

Lexile: 480L     DRA: 16   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):J

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: Animals, dogs

Summary:Clifford wasn't always so big. Emily tells us about how she first got Clifford as a puppy.

Recounts the antics of big, lovable Clifford when he was a very small puppy, so small that he took baths in a soup bowl and slept in Emily Elizabeth's cap.(Credits to Scholastic)

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Tiger (2006)

Tiger (2006)

by Nick Butterworth

ISBN: 9780007838028

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Story Theme: Animal, Imagination

Summary:This is Tiger. He isn't real tiger, but when he plays...he can be anything he wants to be!(Text at the back of the book)

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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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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)

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)

Hedgehugs (2014)

Hedgehugs (2014)

by Claudia Boldt

ISBN: 9781848861114

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: Animal, Friendship

Summary:Horace and Hattie hedgehog are the very best of friends.  There are so many things they like to do together but there is one thing they can't do...they cannot hug! They are just too spiky! (Details at the back of the book)

One Smart Fish (2010)

One Smart Fish (2010)

by Chris Wormell

ISBN: 9781862306523

  Age: 5+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Inspiring Story  Theme: Opposites, Ocean, Individuality

Summary:Long ago in the deep ocean, there lived ...one smart fish! He wasn't the biggest and he wasn't the boldest, but he was the cleverest. What this smart fish wanted more than anything else was to walk upon the land. But everyone knows that fish can't walk ...can they? (Credits to Amazon)