Handa's Surprise (1994)

Handa's Surprise (1994)

by Eileen Browne

ISBN: 9780744536348

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

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.1.7

Lexile: AD610L     DRA: 16   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):I

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

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Realistic Story  Theme: Africa, Friendship, Cooking

Summary: A delightful surprise colorfully unfolds in this clever tale in which 

Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. But Handa's walk takes her past a variety of animals, and the fruits do look very inviting. If only Handa knew what was happening! (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)