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)

Danny the Champion of the World (2013)

Danny the Champion of the World (2013)

by Roald Dahl

ISBN: 9780142410332

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.5.5

Interest Level by AR: Middle Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.7

Interest Level by Follett: Gr.3-6  Reading Level by AR: Gr.5.0
Lexile: 770L  DRA: 50  Guided Reading (Fountas & Pinnell): T
  Age: 9+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, UK Book     Genre: Family Story  Theme: Family, Friendship

Summary: Can Danny and his father outsmart the villainous Mr. Hazell? Danny has a life any boy would love; his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world. (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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Owl Babies (1992)

Owl Babies (1992)

by Owl Babies

ISBN: 9780744531671

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.2.4

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

Lexile: AD500L     DRA: 18   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):K

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

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Animal Stories  Theme: Feelings and Emotions

Summary: "I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can't help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother's return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.(Credits to Scholastic)

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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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We're Going on a Bear Hunt(2001)

We're Going on a Bear Hunt(2001)

by Michael Rosen

ISBN: 9780744523232

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.1.5

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

Lexile: BR80L     DRA: 16   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):I

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Read-Aloud Book  Theme: Family

Summary: Join a Daring Family on a Hilarious Adventure!

Join a brave family as they head off in search of bears in this classic depiction of the beloved children's rhyme. They cross a field of tall grass, wade through a deep river, and much more — right up to the entrance of a gloomy cave, always saying that they're not scared. Of course, when the bear returns, they run back, exactly the way they came, as fast as they can.

The traditional text has been infused with delightful wordplay and plenty of humor, and the pictures by Helen Oxenbury, one of the most widely loved children's book artists, are full of delightful comedy and high drama, set in lovely sweeping landscapes. This is a book not to be missed, one to be chanted aloud and acted out, to be enjoyed over and over again.(Credits to Scholastic)

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Where's My Teddy (2004)

Where's My Teddy (2004)

by Jez Alborough

ISBN: 9781844284818

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

Lexile: AD460L     DRA: 16   Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):I

  Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1 

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

Summary: Yikes! Eddie's in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle! But there's fun in store when Eddie meets up with a real bear who has just the opposite problem. Could it be a case of mistaken identity?

This fast-paced comedy of errors, illustrated with Jez Alborough's quirky artwork, is guaranteed to have children —and bears alike — looking very closely at their teddies!(Credits to Scholastic)

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Funnybones (1999)

Funnybones (1999)

by Janet & Allan Ahlberg

ISBN: 9780140565812

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Funny Story  Theme: Community

Summary: The first ever Funnybones book by the amazing Allan Ahlberg.

In this, the first ever Funnybones book of all, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series. The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort!

Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.(Credits to Amazon UK)

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