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Race to the Moon
by Bill Condon
Part of the Literary Text series
When four friends are stuck inside on a rainy day, they think of something really fun to do…race to the moon! They find plenty of things in the basement that can help them build their special rocket ship. Everything is going just fine until the children have to decide who will be captain. Just as the argument begins to get a little out of hand, the rain disappears. The friends put the rocket building on hold so that they can go out and play. This short chapter book is full of dialogue and original illustrations that young readers will enjoy.
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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.
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Across the Sea
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
In this book, a young American boy sends post cards to his cousin in Australia. Early readers can follow the large font and delightful illustrations as they try to spot the similarities and differences between homes, holidays, and schools in the United States and in Australia.
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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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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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Dinosaur House
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
Readers will have to use their imaginations for this one! In this story, a little boy describes a house in his neighborhood. The columns, colors, and foliage make the house look just like a dinosaur! Children will love the brightly colored illustrations and will enjoy reading the large font as they find out what makes this house so special.
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Grandpa and Me
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
A young boy and his grandfather go on a walk through town passing many different places in the community. They walk past places such as the book store and the park. Playful illustrations and large font create a fun, engaging read for young readers.
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Crossing the Ghost Light
by Dona 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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Tadpole Grows Up
by Trina Saffioti
Part of the Literary Text series
Tadpole is becoming a frog and will soon live on land. But he is worried about leaving the safety and familiarity of the pond. Luckily, his friends give him advice to boost his confidence about the upcoming change. This illustrated picture book covers concepts such as the life cycle, new experiences, friendship, growth, and change. This story includes vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers make connections to their own lives.
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Secrets Aboard the Barnard Star
by Olivia Abtahi
Part of the Literary Text series
Sohrab is the designated "Sherlock Holmes" of the Barnard Star, his spaceship home in outer space, where he has lived his entire life. When the captain of the ship announces someone has been stealing water rations, Sohrab and his brother Bruno are determined to find the culprit and solve the mystery! 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 and mystery stories. The hi-lo text is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.
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Peter and His Shadow
by Logan Avery
Part of the Literary Text series
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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A Tangled Tale
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
The peacock, the monkey, the horse, and the kangaroo each think they have the best tail. When their tails get tangled together, it becomes obvious which one is best! Early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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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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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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It's Good Enough to Eat!
by Amelia Edwards
Part of the Literary Text series
Carly has invited her friends over for lunch. Her mother provides everyone with fruits and vegetables. Beginning readers will enjoy this rhyming story as the characters make all kinds of silly faces with the food on their plates. Children will love the imaginative illustrations of crazy faces made of fruits and vegetables. Readers will learn the importance of eating healthy foods, and may also be inspired to make delicious and nutritious creations of their own!
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A Fairy-Tale Day
by Dani Neiley
Part of the Literary Text series
Follow along with a day in the life of a busy princess. 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 Can You See?
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Come along on a school field trip to the museum of art! With this book, early readers will follow a group of students as they look at the paintings and sculptures in a museum and talk about what they see. Through imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they explore the art museum in this book. Readers will want to join in on the interpretations as they make connections to their own lives.
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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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From Sea to Shining Sea
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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The Lovely One
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Beloved is a lovely giraffe who is making a journey from Africa to France. Throughout her travels, she always remembers to keep her mother's important words close to her heart. Young readers will love the heartfelt story and beautiful illustrations.
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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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Grandpa and Me
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
Come along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk through town! Beginning readers will pass by many different places in the community as they flip through the pages of this delightfully illustrated book. With simple, easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they follow the characters on a walk past places such as the book store and the park.
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Race Day
by Rosa Nam
Part of the Literary Text series
In this picture book, a thoughtful cloud tries to keep the skies clear on race day. Can he convince his rain-cloud friends to stay away? Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn about weather. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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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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Ready, Set, Go!
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
It's time for a Sea Creature Race and a dog joins the race disguised as "Dogfish." Through colorful illustrations and simple text, early readers will follow the race as Dogfish and the other animals swim, ride bicycles, and run toward the finish line. Find out what happens during the race and how Dogfish ends up saving the day! Children will love this humorous tale and the messages of good sportsmanship and doing the right thing.
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Surfer Girl
by Monika Davies
Part of the Literary Text series
Heng is learning how to surf, but is getting discouraged by how hard it is. Will a new friend help her learn how to ride the waves? Introduce the concepts of waves and ocean currents to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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Let's Talk
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
What happens when all the parts of the body stop cooperating? Well, Coach Brain is about to find out. She's the brains of the outfit-literally! But Coach finds herself stumbling along until she remembers what it really means to be a team. This entertaining, cross-curricular book teaches advancing readers about the human body. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Magical, Mystical Book of Everything
by Dona 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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Victoria's Victory
by Ivy Abby
Part of the Literary Text series
This hi-lo book for kids explores traditional gender roles with a compelling, inspiring storyline and vibrant illustrations. Victoria is frustrated by her stepmom, Rita. Rita thinks that girls should wear dresses, be cheerleaders, and most definitely, never ever play football. But Victoria dreams of being on the kickoff line, not the sidelines. And then there's her stepbrother, who would much rather cheer for the team than play for the team. Will these siblings be able to change Rita's traditional way of thinking? This 32-page fiction will appeal to kids who have ever felt that they like things they're not supposed to like.
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Life at the Top
by Sharon Callen
Part of the Literary Text series
In this magical story, two families live in the same place--a human family and a ladybug family! While a little girl describes each of her family members, illustrations reveal that the ladybug family likes to do all the same things that the human family likes to do. Early readers can follow the similarities between these two families as they share the space together. With delightful illustrations and large font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience.
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The Muffin Man
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Everyone has heard of the Muffin Man who lived on Drury Lane. At least, that's what the nursery rhyme tells us. But just who was he really, and whatever became of him and his world-famous muffins? This illustrated fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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My Brother and Me
by Amy Zoque
Part of the Literary Text series
There are many fun things to do at a birthday party. But for Luis, who has autism, sometimes fun things can be scary. Luckily his sister will be there to help him have a good time. Early readers can follow the simple story and bright illustrations as they learn about the importance of compassion and kindness. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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Around the World Tales
by Carol Huey-Gatewood
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. Fables include: Polar Bear Son (Inuit), Maui Goes Fishing (Maori), Why Whales Swim in the Sea (Patagonia), The Mouse Merchant (India), The Shark God (Fiji), and more. This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic fables and stories from diverse cultures.
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Race to the Moon
by Bill Condon
Part of the Literary Text series
When four friends are stuck inside on a rainy day, they think of something really fun to do…race to the moon! They find plenty of things in the basement that can help them build their special rocket ship. Everything is going just fine until the children have to decide who will be captain. Just as the argument begins to get a little out of hand, the rain disappears. The friends put the rocket building on hold so that they can go out and play. This short chapter book is full of dialogue and original illustrations that young readers will enjoy.
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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 project, he learns what kinds of things children did for fun in the past. As his grandfather recounts what sports, games, and books he liked as a child, Ethan finds out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. Even though many things are different today, such as television and computers, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. With lovely illustrations and rich dialogue, this book tells a relatable story about a young boy's surprise as he learns about the lives of people years ago.
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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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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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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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Frog and Friends Save The Day
by Kristy Stark
Part of the Literary Text series
The animals who live in the Amazon Rainforest are tired of moving every time there's a fire. By working together, they concoct a plan to keep some pesky humans from setting fire to their habitat. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers learn about habitats and environmental issues. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
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Where Did the Dinosaurs Go?
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
Links and Budge are two dinosaurs studying the stars in school. 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. With creative illustrations and large font, children will be engaged as they learn what happened to the dinosaurs that once roamed Earth. Told from a unique perspective, this story is sure to be a classroom favorite.
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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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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. Featuring colorful, full-page illustrations and large font, this book will have young readers captivated by this engaging, heart-warming story of a family who manages to stay together despite an unfortunate natural disaster.
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Central Park Trip
by Mary Kate Bolinder
Part of the Literary Text series
Join big brother Marcus and his little brother Winston on a trip to the city as you learn about size and shape. From riding a carousel to visiting the zoo, there's so much to do in New York City's Central Park. Introduce the concepts of size and shape to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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The Princess and Pea
A Retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's Story
by Nicholas Wu
Part of the Literary Text series
Introduce early readers to the classic tale of the princess and the pea! In this fairytale story, a girl knocks on a palace door looking for shelter during a storm. She claims she is a princess. To see if the girl is telling the truth, the queen of the palace puts a single pea underneath twenty mattresses where the girl will sleep. Children will love the whimsical illustrations and large font that accompany this familiar story.
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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 buys a horse-shaped mold so that she can make Ben a present--a chocolate horse. On the way to the party, she stops to see her favorite neighborhood horse. While showing the horse the gift she made, he tries to eat the chocolate and her creation breaks in half! What will she give to Ben? With charming illustrations and large font, children will enjoy reading this fun story as they learn how things unexpectedly work out in the end.
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The Untold Story of Ms. Mirabella
by Sally Odgers
Part of the Literary Text series
When Ms. Mirabella assigns a writing assignment about runners, Rosalyn and William laugh to themselves. They wonder what this old woman could know about running. They resolve to study Rosalyn's Uncle Mike, who is running a race in the upcoming weekend. Much to their surprise, they also see Ms. Mirabella running in the race! This wonderful story teaches children not to judge a book by its cover. Through delightful illustrations and easy-to-read font, young readers will learn a powerful lesson.
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Dinosaur House
by James Reid
Part of the Literary Text series
In this fanciful story, a little boy describes a house in his neighborhood. The columns, colors, and foliage make the house look just like a dinosaur! Through brightly colored illustrations and large font, children will enjoy reading as they discover what makes this house so special.
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Tail Tales
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Literary Text series
Who would've thought that a dog, a cat, and a mouse could be best friends? In this fun picture book, Milly, Tilly, and Willy are best friends despite their differences. Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.