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Mia's Chocolate Challenge
by Janeen Brian
Part of the Literary Text series
On the day of Ben's birthday, Mia makes him a very special present. She buys a chocolate mold and creates a chocolate horse. On the way to the party she stops to see a neighborhood horse she calls Chocolatto. While showing her secret horse her gift, he tries to eat the chocolate and her creation breaks in half. Mia is now panicking...what will she give to Ben? Children will love reading the story while following the charming illustrations.
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Fred and Me
by Maya Franklin
Part of the Literary Text series
Early readers will be delighted by this story about a boy who compares his growth to that of his pet dog, Fred. Learn about the concepts of growth and change with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will develop their reading skills as they use their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Cooking Up a Friendship
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Literary Text series
In this hi-lo book, a popular boy is forced to invite an unpopular girl to his party. But when they bond over baking and English bull terriers, they discover that sometimes a friendship can be found when you least expect it. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this fiction book will capture the interest of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories.
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The Woodsman's Story
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Glinnie loves to hear Granny Dot's imaginative stories. The strange story of Nick Chopper the Tin Woodsman, Nimee Amee, and the menacing Witch of the East seem very familiar. Who exactly is the little girl from Kansas who wears silver slippers-and why does Granny Dot have such a twinkle in her eye? Glinnie can't wait to find out!
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A Martian Adventure
by Caroline Tung Richmond
Part of the Literary Text series
Living on Mars is such a drag! That's where Miri lives with her exobiologist parents who were transferred to the red planet for work. One day while doing her chores with her robotic dog Ruff, she makes a startling discovery that will make her re-evaluate whether living on Mars is so bad, after all! With full-color illustrations and a short chapter format, this 32-page sci-fi book will capture the interest of both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy science fiction stories with a female protagonist. The hi-lo text is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.
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Bunny's Magic Day
by Dani Neiley
Part of the Literary Text series
Meet a magical bunny who does more than just appear in the magician's hat! Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Fables and Fairy Tales
by Seth Rogers
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of fairy tales and fables! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Butterfly and the Rose, The Money Snake, The Firebird, The Elephant and the Dog, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories featuring princesses, emperors, and magical creatures.
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Around the World
by Seth Rogers
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of traditional tales from around the world! Each folk tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: “Wolf Lullaby”, “The Frog and the Condor”, “The Language of Birds”, “The Sky Brothers”, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic fables and stories from diverse cultures.
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Around the World in 80 Days
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Adapted from the classic book by Jules Verne, this adventure fiction book retells the classic story, Around the World in Eighty Days. Phileas Fogg likes things done by the clock. And he expects things to go like clockwork when he accepts a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Can Fogg return to England in time, or will he lose his fortune in the effort? This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels.
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Escape From Pacaya
by Nicolas Brasch
Part of the Literary Text series
Juan's family is forced to flee their home when a giant volcano erupts in their town! As the family heads for a nearby shelter, they are worried about Juan's father who works at the bottom of the mountain. Readers will love the colorful, full-page illustrations and the story of a family who manages to stay together despite an unfortunate natural disaster.
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Poems About Space Footprints On The Moon
by Mark Carthew
Part of the Literary Text series
This book provides 15 poems all about the wild world of outer space. Readers will be exposed to figurative language, rhyming, and countless facts about space as they read these imaginative, inventive, original poems. From trips to the moon to counting the stars, from meteors to aliens, this book is sure to encourage readers to explore the world beyond our own. With colorful, full-page illustrations, young readers will want to keep reading these creative tales.
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Crossing the Ghost Light
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
For as long as he can remember, Jonah has loved being a performer. Now he has the opportunity to star in his community theater's production of Oliver. But will some behind-the scenes antics cost him his chance to shine in the spotlight? Especially appealing to theater fans, this short, 32-page chapter book explores what it's like to be part of a theater production. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this hi-lo book will appeal to reluctant readers.
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Fables and Fairy Tales
by Seth Rogers
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of fairy tales and fables! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Butterfly and the Rose, The Money Snake, The Firebird, The Elephant and the Dog, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories featuring princesses, emperors, and magical creatures.
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The Woodsman's Story
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Glinnie loves to hear Granny Dot's imaginative stories. The strange story of Nick Chopper the Tin Woodsman, Nimee Amee, and the menacing Witch of the East seem very familiar. Who exactly is the little girl from Kansas who wears silver slippers-and why does Granny Dot have such a twinkle in her eye? Glinnie can't wait to find out!
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Perfect Fit
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
It is time for Ernie's baby things to go to his new little sister. But maybe not everything! Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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What's for Dinner?
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book as they learn about the food chain. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Mary Shelley's Monster
by Salima Alikhan
Part of the Literary Text series
In this historical fiction book, Mary Shelley and her husband Percy travel to meet Lord Byron at his home by Lake Geneva, Switzerland. When Lord Byron challenges his guests to write a ghost story, Mary's story is inspired by a dream she had. A dream of a doctor, working in his lab on a dark, stormy night. This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of historical events. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy suspenseful stories will not be able to put this hi-lo book down.
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Bunny's Magic Day
by Dani Neiley
Part of the Literary Text series
Meet a magical bunny who does more than just appear in the magician's hat! Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Journey To The Center Of The Earth
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
As the students arrive for science class, they are met by Mr. Verne--and this doesn't seem to be just an ordinary class. The students are shocked as Mr. Verne has them wear special suits and jump aboard a rocket! The children are headed straight for the center of the earth and learn about each of Earth's layers along the way. Early readers will love this scientific study of Earth, as well as the stunningly vivid illustrations.
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What Can You See?
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
It's time for a school field trip to the museum of art. In each room, students look at the paintings and sculptures and talk about what they see when they study the art. Early readers will want to join in on the interpretations as they make connections to their own lives. This story includes imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read font.
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Ready, Set, Go!
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
Beautiful illustrations accompany this funny story about a dog disguised as a fish who tries to join the sea creature race. The sea creatures are skeptical at first, until "Dogfish" ends up saving the day! Children will love this humorous tale and the messages of both good sportsmanship and doing the right thing.
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Seb's Train
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Seb is trying to build the longest train track he can. Early readers can problem solve as they read and follow the engaging illustrations.
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Buttercups Eggcellent Adventure
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Literary Text series
Buttercup the chicken loves her life with her English family and their dog, Oxford. But one day she meets a family of chickens and must decide which family she wants to live with forever. Which family will she choose? Readers will be captivated by this story featuring beautiful illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text.
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The Bears' Story by Baldwin B. Bear
by Nicholas Wu
Part of the Literary Text series
Introduce children to a different version of the classic story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." In this book, told from Papa Bear's point of view, readers will learn the Bears' side of the story of what happened the day Goldilocks came to the Bears' house. Featuring playful illustrations and easy-to-read font, this book will have early readers engaged as they read this interesting retelling of events based on the classic tale.
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Around the World in 80 Days
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Adapted from the classic book by Jules Verne, this adventure fiction book retells the classic story, Around the World in Eighty Days. Phileas Fogg likes things done by the clock. And he expects things to go like clockwork when he accepts a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Can Fogg return to England in time, or will he lose his fortune in the effort? This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels.
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Duck Pond Fun
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
In this book, a little girl and her mother go to the park to watch the ducks. Vibrant illustrations and large easy-to-read font will help early readers with simple counting skills as they follow these silly ducks across the pond.
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Speak Up!
by Mark Carthew
Part of the Literary Text series
This collection of poetry contains short traditional poems that originated in countries all around the world. Early readers will enjoy the clever rhymes and creative illustrations that accompany each charming poem. Children will practice counting and other basic concepts and will also learn simple lessons from these traditional poems. A table of contents is included to help readers navigate this book.
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Welcome to Your Haunted House
by Gabrielle Snyder
Part of the Literary Text series
When Anna's and Jason's parents decide to move to a new house, the kids are less than thrilled. Especially when they suspect that their "new" house is haunted! But this ghost isn't spooky at all. In fact, this ghost seems to have a sense of humor! Readers will be "haunted" by the humorous antics in this delightfully illustrated ghost story. This short, 32-page hi-lo book will appeal to reluctant readers who enjoy a good whodunnit.
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The Treasure Hunt
by Amelia Edwards
Part of the Literary Text series
Opal goes on a treasure hunt through the science museum to find her birthday surprise. As Opal and her friends open each clue, readers will have the chance to guess the answers, which are hidden at the bottom of each page. This book allows children to test their scientific knowledge as Opal gets closer to her birthday surprise. Colorful illustrations and engaging text will encourage readers to join Opal to the very end of her adventure.
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The Magical, Mystical Book of Everything
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
This fantasy fiction book will appeal to students who love stories involving time travel, magic, and libraries! Rosie Popolchek hates working in the family bakery. But after a magical librarian sends her back in time, Rosie learns to appreciate the hard work that went into creating the Popolchek family bakery. This 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations and compelling text to capture the attention of kids who enjoy imaginative stories.
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Way Back When
by Helen Bethune
Part of the Literary Text series
When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school report, he gets to find out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. No television? No Internet? Even though many things are different today, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. Readers will love this relatable conversation about a young boy's disbelief at lives of people in the past. Lovely illustrations support this dialogue-rich interview of what childhood was like so many years ago.
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Life at the Top
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
In this magical story, two families live side-by-side. One human family and one lady bug family! Early readers can follow the similarities between these two families as they share the space together. Delightful illustrations accompany the large font throughout this playful reader.
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Soo Yun's Book
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
When exchange student Soo Yun has to return home to Korea, her class makes her a scrapbook of all the wonderful times they shared with her in America. Each page is an entry from a classmate that describes their favorite memory with Soo Yun. Through this heartfelt book, readers will learn about Soo Yun's unique personality and culture. With fun illustrations and lovely anecdotes about Soo Yun's time in the United States, readers will discover how much they can learn from someone from a different country.
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The Woodsman's Story
by Dona Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Glinnie loves to hear Granny Dot's imaginative stories. The strange story of Nick Chopper the Tin Woodsman, Nimee Amee, and the menacing Witch of the East seem very familiar. Who exactly is the little girl from Kansas who wears silver slippers-and why does Granny Dot have such a twinkle in her eye? Glinnie can't wait to find out!
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When I Grow Up
by Ella Clarke
Part of the Literary Text series
Adventure through a little boy's imagination as he thinks of all he wants to do when he grows up! Early readers can follow the character as he dreams of being everything from an astronaut to a pirate. Rich, colorful illustrations and large, easy-to-read font help guide children through this fun book. Beginning readers will be inspired to think of all they want to do when they grow up!
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Playground Friends
by Amelia Edwards
Part of the Literary Text series
Who is on the playground today? Children will take a short trip around the different pieces of playground equipment to see who is on the playground. Young readers will see lovely illustrations of a diverse range of boys and girls playing together on the playground and easy-to-read font that will help them read each name.
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When I Grow Up
by Ella Clarke
Part of the Literary Text series
Young readers will love this story about a little boy who is trying to decide what to do when he grows up. Early readers can follow the character as he dreams of being everything from an astronaut to a pirate. Rich, colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read font help guide children along this adventure.
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Beautiful Beast
by Dona Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly-and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.
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Tiddalick, the Greedy Frog
An Aboriginal Dreamtime Story
by Nicholas Wu
Part of the Literary Text series
Tiddalick the Frog has drunk all the water from the river! The animals try their best to get Tiddalick to give back the water. Kangaroo, Emu, Bandicoot, Kookaburra, and Lizard attempt to make him laugh to get the water back, but nothing seems to work--until a tiny little eel shows up. This enchanting Australian tale will have young readers engaged and impressed with the creativity of these resourceful animals.
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Lizzie's Dream
by Celia Doyle
Part of the Literary Text series
Lizzie is an inquisitive young girl who wants to be a pilot someday. As she finds out how much math, science, and research are needed to achieve this goal, Lizzie works harder than ever to learn as much as she can so that she can achieve her dream. She even studies the lives and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and Bessie Colman in order to find out how to become the best of the best. Throughout the book, readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations while reading about a young girl who will stop at nothing to achieve her goal.
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Where Did The Dinosaurs Go?
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
In this creative story, children are introduced to Links and Budge, two dinosaurs studying the stars in school. As they gaze at far off bodies, they begin to wonder if there are dinosaurs like them on other planets. Their instructor, Madam Thor, tells them that there were once dinosaurs on a planet called Earth. Together they hypothesize why the dinosaurs no longer exist on that planet. Children will adore this story. With such creative illustrations centered around scientific themes, this is sure to be a classroom favorite.
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Maddy's Mad Hair Day
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Young Maddy has wild and crazy red hair. She won't give up as she tries again and again to figure out what do to with her wild mane! Young readers will enjoy the funny illustrations as Maddy learns that her crazy hair is pretty amazing after all. With easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience with this colorful, entertaining book.
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A World without Blue
by Monika Davies
Part of the Literary Text series
In this science fiction story, Taj and Tessa are the newest Color Mixers at a lab in Antarctica where the colors of the world are made. One day, Tessa accidentally deletes the color blue. As her mistake reverberates across the planet, can they find a way to bring back blue? With full-color illustrations and a short chapter format, this 32-page hi-lo book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy realistic fiction stories with elements of dystopia and science.
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A Martian Adventure
by Caroline Tung Richmond
Part of the Literary Text series
Living on Mars is such a drag! That's where Miri lives with her exobiologist parents who were transferred to the red planet for work. One day while doing her chores with her robotic dog Ruff, she makes a startling discovery that will make her re-evaluate whether living on Mars is so bad, after all! With full-color illustrations and a short chapter format, this 32-page sci-fi book will capture the interest of both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy science fiction stories with a female protagonist. The hi-lo text is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.
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Out of This World
by Dani Neiley
Part of the Literary Text series
Join a young astronaut as he counts his way through outer space! Teach early readers to count to ten with this simple, beautifully illustrated picture book. By using their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Manny's Mission
by Sherry Howard
Part of the Literary Text series
Manny loves the manatees at Blue Spring State Park and is on a mission to support their survival. With help from his grandma and some clever fundraising ideas, will he be successful in his attempt to become a guardian of his favorite manatee? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book features diverse characters and a multi-generational family. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book will capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories.
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Whose House?
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Entice your future architects with this beautifully illustrated fiction book featuring different types of houses. Early readers will learn size and shape as they compare and contrast Craftsman, Victorian, Tudor, and Mid-Century Modern homes. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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Cooking Up a Friendship
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Literary Text series
In this hi-lo book, a popular boy is forced to invite an unpopular girl to his party. But when they bond over baking and English bull terriers, they discover that sometimes a friendship can be found when you least expect it. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this fiction book will capture the interest of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories.