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Kumon Recommended Reading List - Level A includes That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, The Pig in the Pond (1996), Don't Be Horrid, Henry!, Louis Braille, Remember me.

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That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown

by: Cressida Cowell
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown

Emily Brown's rabbit, Stanley, is NOT FOR SALE.

Not even to her Most Royal Highness Queen Gloriana the Third.

Not even for all the toys Emily Brown could ever desire.

So when naughty Queen Gloriana steals “Bunnywunny” away, Emily Brown sets out to get him back. Along the way, she shows the queen how to love a special toy of her very own.
 
The popular author of How to Train Your Dragon teams up with the author/illustrator of Oscar and Arabella in this irresistible picture book.

The Pig in the Pond

by: Martin Waddell
release date: Jan 01, 1996
The Pig in the Pond
Pigs don't swim, or so it's said. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, the pig on Neligan's farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and the geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure the heat no longer—splash!—this sweltering pig takes a dive, throwing the entire farm into an uproar. It isn't long, however, before the refreshing idea catches on, and the pig finds that she's got company! This spirited tale with its exuberant illustrations is sure to be a hit with all those young and old who ever wanted to take the plunge.

Don't Be Horrid, Henry!

by: Francesca Simon
Don't Be Horrid, Henry!
It's a dreadful shock for Horrid Henry when Perfect Peter is born, and despite his best - or worst - efforts, he can't manage to get rid of him. As Peter gets bigger, Henry gets crosser. But the day comes when Henry inadvertently finds himself saving Peter from a big fierce dog, and discovers that it's rather nice to be a hero.

Louis Braille

by: Tessa Potter
Louis Braille
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. This book describes how one blind French boy developed a system of reading, in the early part of the nineteenth century, that opened up the world to blind people everywhere. His development of a system of dots to represent letters was based on a military method of night communications. Through his story, the reader also learns what life was like for blind people then, and what a difference Braille made to them, while accurate drawings show how the Braille system works.

Remember me

by: Margaret Wild
Remember me
Although she may forget many things, Ellie's Grandma remembers all the special times the two of them have shared.

Big Dog and Little Dog Go Flying (Blue Bananas)

by: Selina Young
Big Dog and Little Dog Go Flying (Blue Bananas)
One day, Big Dog decides on a plane adventure. So, he gets busy in his workshop and Little Dog helps by making the buttons and levers for the dashboard. Off they go in their shiny plane, doing acrobatics and loop the loops. But when it's time to land for a picnic, they realize they've left the landing button at home! Oh no! It's time for Little Dog to be very brave indeed. This is a stirring tale of derring-do in the air, starring two very dashing dogs!

THE TUNNEL

by: Anthony Browne
THE TUNNEL
Scornful of his younger sister's fears, a young boy decides to explore a tunnel forcing her to go after him when he doesn't return.

The Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa

by: Dianne Stewart
The Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa

In this witty book based on an African folk tale, Thulani prefers sitting in the sun to doing his chores. Tired of milking the cow, he trades her in for a goat. When the goat gets into the corn seed, he trades it for a sheep. Sick of shearing, he buys some geese, which then get exchanged for some sunflower seeds. With each trade, his hard-working wife gets more and more exasperated. Can Thulani redeem himself and still have time for his favorite hobby, doing nothing? Droll text and lively illustrations make this book ideal for repeated readings.

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed

by: Lauren Child
release date: Jan 01, 2010
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed
It's bedtime for Charlie and Lola, the hilarious siblings from I WILL NEVER NOT EVER EAT A TOMATO.

Night owl Lola likes to stay up coloring and scribbling and wriggling and bouncing and chattering. Lola never gets tired. How can big brother Charlie convince her it's time for bed? Heralded by the WASHINGTON POST as "a delightful new voice in children's books," author-illustrator Lauren Child splashes her offbeat sense of humor and unique artwork all over this bedtime story. Laugh out loud at Lola's imaginative antics, but save a cheer for kind, patient Charlie, the big brother we'd all love to have.

A Fish Out of Water

by: Helen Palmer
release date: Aug 01, 2010
A Fish Out of Water
Illus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times.  

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

by: Mem Fox
release date: Jan 01, 2007
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, a rather small boy, lives next door to a nursing home in which resides Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, his favorite friend, because she has four names as well. When Miss Nancy "loses" her memory, the intrepid Wilfrid sets out to find it for her. Full color.

May I Bring a Friend?

by: Beatrice de Regniers
May I Bring a Friend?
Winner of the Caldecott Medal
One day, a small boy receives a very special invitation -- the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea. He accepts, with one question: "May I bring a friend?"
"Any friend of our friend is welcome her," says the King. But their guest's friend turns out to be someone they never expected!
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers's rhythmic text and the fantastical, jewellike artwork of Beni Montresor have made this book a favorite for more than twenty-five years.

Elizabeti's Doll

by: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Elizabeti's Doll

Upon the arrival of her new baby brother, Elizabeti decides she needs a doll she can care for the way her mother cares for the new baby. After looking around her village, Elizabeti finds the perfect doll to love, and names her Eva.

When Mama changes the new baby's diaper, Elizabeti changes Eva. When Mama sings to the baby, Elizabeti sings to Eva. And one day when Eva turns up lost, Elizabeti realizes just how much she loves her special doll.

Sure to become a classic story for bedtime or naptime, Elizabeti's Doll is a universal tale of love and tenderness that will touch readers of all ages.

Rose Meets Mr.Wintergarten

by: Bob Graham
Rose Meets Mr.Wintergarten
Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten is the story of a mean old man and a sunny, friendly little girl.

Farmer Duck

by: Martin Waddell
Farmer Duck
Martin Waddell's uplifting modern fable and Helen Oxenbury's humor and pathos make this a very special collaboration.

Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm—all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, the farmyard animals come to the rescue with a simple but heroic plan.

The Gingerbread Man

by: Catherine Mccafferty
release date: Jan 01, 2002
The Gingerbread Man
In this beloved tale, the Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! Children will eagerly continue reading to see if he is able to avoid the clever fox or if he will end up as an afternoon snack. --Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. Each book includes 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, and measures 8" x 8".

Winnie the Witch

by: Valerie Thomas
release date: Feb 01, 2002
Winnie the Witch

Winnie lived in her black house with her cat, Wilbur. He was black too. And that is how the trouble began.

Everything in Winnies house is black—the carpet, the chairs, the bed and the sheets, the pictures on the walls, and even the bathtub! And of course her cat, Wilbur, is black too—all except for his bright-green eyes. Whenever poor Wilbur closes his eyes and tries to take a catnap, Winnie stumbles right over him. Or accidentally sits on top of him. Until one day, when Winnie gets a brilliant idea. What if Wilbur were a different color?

A Quiet Night in

by: Jill Murphy
A Quiet Night in
It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food...

Eat Your Peas for New Moms

by: Cheryl Karpen
Eat Your Peas for New Moms
There's a new mom to celebrate. And what better gift than a promise (complete with your phone number) to be there when she needs someone to share the wonder and the worries that come with her new little sweet pea. That's the heart of this tender little book. Of course, there's some gentle advice along the way. And above all, a bounty of affirmation just for her.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

by: Paul Galdone
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale.

Little Beaver and the Echo

by: Amy MacDonald
release date: Sep 28, 1998
Little Beaver and the Echo
Little Beaver s search for a friend he thinks he hears across a pond is perfect for every child who's ever felt lonely."Children old enough to long for friends of their own will nestle right into this appealing story....Ideal for reading aloud at the beginning of the school year of during camp sessions, when there's a little bit of Little Beaver in every kid." -- Booklist"Perfect for little ones at quiet-time or bedtime." -- Publishers Weekly "Enchanting." -- The New York Times Book Review

A Lion in the Meadow

by: Magraret Mahy
A Lion in the Meadow

The little boy said, "Mother, there is a lion in the meadow." The mother said, "Nonsense, little boy."

And that's where the fun begins.

A little boy becomes convinced that a lion is living in the meadow behind his house, but his mother doesn't believe him. She thinks he's making up a story, and decides to make one up too. She gives the little boy a matchbox and tells him that the dragon living inside it will scare the lion in the meadow away. But what's a little boy to do when the dragon from the matchbox grows too big and the lion in the meadow decides to move into the house?

In this heartwarmingly funny and vibrantly illustrated story, bestselling author Margaret Mahy invokes the power of imagination and the joy of imaginary friends for young readers.

Six-Dinner Sid

by: Inga Moore
Six-Dinner Sid
Six-Dinner Sid is a Smarties Prize Winner and a NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Selection.

Mister Magnolia

by: Quentin Blake
Mister Magnolia
In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mr. Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one serious omission — a boot. But one day, he receives a mysterious parcel, and at last Mr. Magnolia can splash in the puddles with everyone else!

The Queen's Knickers

by: Nicholas Allan
release date: Feb 13, 2001
The Queen's Knickers
Everyone can see the Queen's smart coats and dresses, but what does she wear underneath, particularly for a school visit? Through the eyes of a little girl hoping for a school visit by the Queen, the range of royal underwear is revealed, in all its regal glory—garden party and Christmas speech knickers to the VIP (Very Important Pair) for the opening of Parliament. This is a gently humorous book that will delight children, adults, and knicker-wearers everywhere.

Ginger

by: Charlotte Voake
Ginger
A perfect tale for cat lovers—and for younger siblings.

Ginger the cat lives a comfortable, well-tended life. But when a pesky kitten moves in, Ginger's days of ease are over. Now it seems he must share his bed and his meals with the intruder forever! What is a pampered cat to do? The award-winning Charlotte Voake knows all about cats and their peculiar ways, as every reader of this dear and funny tale will soon find out.

I Want a Friend

by: Tony Ross
I Want a Friend
A new sure-fire winner about the assertive, but endearing, Little Princess.

The Little Princess has never been a quiet retiring character at home, so you can confidently expect her opinions and preferences to be widely known within screaming distance. Whatever will the King and Queen do with her? And just how forgiving and tolerant will the Maid, the Admiral and the Prime Minister manage to be? Not forgetting Gilbert, the most long-suffering (and gymnastic!) teddy bear in the world, nor the Palace Cats, who threatened to leave home once before.

Harry the Dirty Dog

by: Gene Zion
Harry the Dirty Dog

Harry is a white dog with black spots who loves everything . . . except baths. So one day before bath time, Harry runs away. He plays outside all day long, digging and sliding in everything from garden soil to pavement tar. By the time he returns home, Harry is so dirty he looks like a black dog with white spots. His family doesn't even recognize him!

Peace at Last

by: Jill Murphy
Peace at Last
The hour was late and Mr. Bear was tired. But he could not sleep - however he tried and wherever he tried. Snore, Snore went Mrs. Bear. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock went the clock. Would he never get to sleep?

The Rainbow Fish

by: Marcus Pfister
release date: Jan 01, 2000
The Rainbow Fish
The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELL ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE
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