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Recommended books for Grade 1-2 includes Magic Tree House #25: Stage Fright on a Summer Night (2002), Kate and the Beanstalk, Newt (1997), Max and Jax in Second Grade, Gus & Gertie & the Lucky Charms (2002).

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Magic Tree House #25: Stage Fright on a Summer Night

by: Mary Pope Osborne
release date: Jan 01, 2002
Magic Tree House #25: Stage Fright on a Summer Night
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!

The show must go on!

That's what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There they meet William Shakespeare himself—one of the greatest writers of all time! But Mr. Shakespeare's having a hard time with some of the actors in his latest show. Are Jack and Annie ready to make a big entrance? Or will it be curtains for Shakespeare?


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Kate and the Beanstalk

by: Mary Pope Osborne
Kate and the Beanstalk
"I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I'll grind her bones to make my bread."
Mary Pope Osborne's funny, magical retelling of a favorite tale and Giselle Potter's enchanting illustrations feature Kate, a new and inspiring heroine for today's audience. Readers will cheer on this resorceful, gutsy girl as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.

Newt

by: Matt Novak
release date: Jan 01, 1997
Newt
Meet Newt, surely the most amiable amphibian ever, as he discovers the secret to having a perfect day, finds a strange, fuzzy, bug, and makes a new friend on a dark night. A perfect match of warm, funny text and glowing illustrations, Newt is a book to delight and inspire beginning readers--even as Newt himself charms the hearts of all.

Max and Jax in Second Grade

by: Jerdine Nolen
Max and Jax in Second Grade
Meet Max and Jax as they anxiously await the bell on the last day of second grade. The twins kick off the summer with a slumber party for Jax and a special fishing trip for Max. But even though their adventures don't go exactly as they'd planned, Max and Jax come to realize that being a twin means always having a very special friend.
Jerdine Nolen's fun-to-read text and Karen Lee Schmidt's cheerful illustrations harmonize gaily in a warm, engaging story that will encourage children who are eager to read--and that will have proud new readers looking forward to more fun with Max and Jax.

Gus & Gertie & the Lucky Charms

by: Diane deGroat
release date: Jan 01, 2002
Gus & Gertie & the Lucky Charms
Gus and Gertie arrive at the Animals' Winter Olympics with dreams of winning gold as Antarctica's first synchronized swimming team. But Gertie's good-luck pin doesn't seem to be bringing the penguin pair any luck at all. First they find out that swimming isn't even an event at the winter games, and then Gertie's pin gets stolen--along with most of the other athletes' lucky charms. It's a good thing that Gus has taken so many photographs! Can you find the clues hidden in the snapshots and help solve the crime? The fine-feathered heroes from Gus & Gertie and the Missing Pearl return for another slapstick easy-to-read mystery. Give them a 10!

Albert

by: Donna Jo Napoli
Albert
The morning begins like any other. Albert reaches out the window to check the weather. But from the moment a twig lands in the palm of his hand, life is never the same.

Missing Mittens

by: Stuart J. Murphy
Missing Mittens

Missing Mittens

Every animal on Farmer Bill's farm is missing one mitten. Readers can investigate odd and even numbers as they unravel this mitten mystery!

Uncle Jed's Barbershop

by: Margaree King Mitchell
release date: Jan 01, 1998
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
As the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers during the 1920s, Uncle Jed traveled for miles to tend to his customers. Saving his money to build his very own barbershop was a dream that had to be postponed because of his generous heart and the Depression. Then one glorious day, his 79th birthday, Uncle Jed finally opened the doors of his new shop. Full color.

Eaglet's World

by: Andrea Gabriel
Eaglet's World
Eagle's nest is a safe place. His parents keep him warm and bring him food. But soon the nest becomes crowded. When he looks out, he can see blue everywhere. His parents coax him to the edge of the nest. Eaglet is frightened.

Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog

by: Sara Swan Miller
release date: Aug 25, 1997
Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog
Does your dog sleep a lot? Maybe he or she is bored. Why not try reading these three stories to your dog? Accompanied by lively illustrations, they are all about the things dogs understand best -- burglars, bones, and running free.

Jelly Beans for Sale

by: Bruce McMillan
Jelly Beans for Sale
An introduction to counting and numbers features delicious illustrations of colorful jellybeans and closeups of four types of coins, as well as on informative history of the jelly bean.

The Honest-to-Goodness Truth

by: Patricia C. McKissack
release date: Mar 01, 2003
The Honest-to-Goodness Truth
If telling the truth is the right thing to do, why is the whole world mad at Libby?

Jabuti the Tortoise

by: Gerald McDermott
release date: Sep 01, 2005
Jabuti the Tortoise
Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.
But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.
Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster's fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.

A Huge Hog Is a Big Pig

by: Keeler Patricia McCall Francis
release date: Jan 22, 2002
A Huge Hog Is a Big Pig

Ever play a wacky word game sometimes called Stinky Pinky or Silly Willy? First you get a two-word clue. Then you think of two words that mean the same thing-and rhyme.

For instance:

A chubby kitty is a ...

FAT CAT!

Open the book. Figure out the answers. And then make up your own clues and answers. It's fun!

One Morning in Maine

by: Robert McCloskey
One Morning in Maine
Caldecott Honor Book

What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A beloved classic is born!

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter.  Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948. This book-and-audio edition features the Puffin paperback picture book edition of Blueberries for Sal accompanied by a compact disc that features a lively, professional reading of the story. Perfect for road trips or bedtime reading, story time, preschool, or home school, Puffin Storytime will please children and parents alike.

"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."
-School Library Journal, starred review.
 

Fox on the Job: Level 3 (Penguin Young Readers, L3)

by: James Marshall
release date: Aug 01, 1995
Fox on the Job: Level 3 (Penguin Young Readers, L3)
Level Three

When Fox breaks his bike, his mom tells him to get a job to pay for a new one. He tries working at a shoe store (too much!), an amusement park (too scary!), and even tries delivering pizzas (too fast!). Then he finds a job that's just his speed - bed testing in a store window! Zzzzzzz!

Mabela the Clever

by: Margaret Read MacDonald
Mabela the Clever
Mabela may be the smallest mouse in the village, but her father has taught her to be clever. And this cleverness comes in handy when the cat comes, inviting everyone to join the secret Cat Society.

The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set

by: Arnold Lobel
release date: May 25, 2004
The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set

Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!

Hooway for Wodney Wat

by: Helen Lester
Hooway for Wodney Wat
His real name was Rodney Rat, but he couldn't pronounce his r's. 
To make matters worse, he was a rodent. A wodent.

 When Camilla Capybara joins Wodney's class and announces that she is bigger, meaner, and smarter than all the other rodents, everyone is afraid—especially Wodney. Read along with Wodney as he surprises himself and his classmates by single-handedly saving the whole class from the big bad bully—r's or no r's.

The professionally narrated audio production includes lively sound effects and original music.

Arthur and the Best Coach Ever

by: Stephen Krensky
release date: Apr 01, 2001
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
Marc Brown's chapter book series starring Arthur continues as he and his friends try to adjust to having a new soccer coach. Illustrations.

Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig

by: Stephen Krensky
release date: Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig
Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do?
Level 2
Reading Independently
  • More complex stories
  • Varied sentence structure
  • Paragraphs and short chapters

The Runaways

by: Laura McGee Kvasnosky
The Runaways
Laura McGee Kvasnosky's newest trio of stories is an entertaining and genuine look at the ups and downs of sisterhood.

"You go, girls! . . . Three satisfying stories of two sisters create one rewarding read." — THE HORN BOOK (starred review)

The fabulous fox sisters return in three fresh, funny stories. This time around, Zelda and Ivy combat the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, decide what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, and attempt to solve Zelda's writer's block, all to the amusement of both new and returning fans.

Anansi and the Magic Stick

by: Janet Stevens
Anansi and the Magic Stick
It's a fine bright day, and all the animals are working--all except Anansi, that is! He's sleeping, as usual. Warthog, Lion, and Zebra laugh so hard at his messy house that they wake him up. Anansi stomps off in a huff--right into an amazing secret! Hyena has a magic stick that follows his orders. If Anansi steals the stick, he'll never have to work again, and his home will be the neatest one in town. Is the magic stick his secret for success? Or the beginning of disasters he can't even imagine?

Bubba the Cowboy Prince

by: Helen Ketteman
release date: Nov 01, 1997
Bubba the Cowboy Prince
A funny, western version of "Cinderella" - with an unexpected twist. "Upended fairy tales are pretty familiar now, but this one has sass and pizzazz." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Open Wide

by: Laurie Keller
release date: Apr 01, 2003
Open Wide

From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.

"Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"

It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!

Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.

Take Me Out of the Bathtub And Other Silly Dilly Songs

by: Alan Katz
release date: May 01, 2001
Take Me Out of the Bathtub And Other Silly Dilly Songs
Remember...
"Take Me Out to the
Ballgame"
and
"I've Been Working on the
Railroad"?

Songwriter and comedy writer extraordinaire Alan Katz has turned those and other old favorites on their ears and created new nonsense songs kids will love. With zany, spirited pictures by illustrator and cartoonist David Catrow, this kooky collection guarantees laughs and plenty of silly dillyness for kids everywhere!

The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote

by: Tony Johnston
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
A lively trickster tale rooted in the folklore of Mexico.

Poor Coyote! How'd he get bonked by a rock-hard fruit underneath the jicara tree? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps' nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon? Because of Rabbit, that's why!

Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?)

by: James Howe
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?)
Best friends Horace, Morris, and Dolores do everything together. So when they try out for the chorus and Dolores (who sings notes no one has ever heard before) doesn't get in, she feels hurt and angry and -- not like Dolores at all -- sorry for herself. But mostly she feels lonely, with her friends too busy rehearsing to have time to share adventures with her. So Dolores does what she does best and takes matters into her own hands. But can she prove to Moustro Provolone that there's a place for every kind of voice in the chorus?

Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet

by: James Howe
Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet
Pinky's family is getting a pet! The problem is, by a three to one vote, they've decided to get a cat, and Pinky wants a dog. And when they get a kitten, Pinky's sister, Amanda, says that Patches is hers. Why should Pinky care? He didn't want a cat in the first place. But Patches may have her own ideas about whose cat she is.

Fannie in the Kitchen

by: Deborah Hopkinson
release date: Jul 27, 2004
Fannie in the Kitchen
Marcia enjoys being her mother's helper, so she's hurt when Mother hires Fannie Farmer to prepare family's meals. But sure enough Fannie's charm (and griddle cakes!) win Marcia over, and she finds herself cooking up delights she never thought possible!
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