David Ezra Stein
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a cattle drive in the desert on the night before Cowboy Ned's birthday, his horse Andy goes in search of a birthday cake, which he thinks will make Ned's birthday complete.
3) Pouch!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A baby kangaroo takes his first tentative hops outside of his mama's pouch, meeting other creatures and growing bolder with each outing. On board pages.
5) Leaves
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 470L
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A curious bear observes how leaves change throughout the seasons.
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
Description
Ol' Mama Squirrel has raised many babies and kept them all safe from predators, but she may have met her match when a determined grizzly bear threatens to eat her entire family tree.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Enjoying the excitement of the world, newly hatched dinosaur Dinah stomps and chomps through the day before seeing a kiss, then resolving to kiss someone herself without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 820L
Language
English
Description
A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world.
10) Love, Mouserella
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young mouse girl named Mouserella writes a letter with pictures to her beloved grandmouse in the country, letting her know all of the things that have been going on in her life in the three days since she has seen her last.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 460L
Language
English
Description
The little red chicken wakes up hungry for one thing: cookies! Papa thinks nursery rhymes would make a better morning treat--and an excuse to rest in bed a little longer. But with little Chicken, nothing happens quite as planned.
12) Monster hug!
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Two rambunctious young monsters have an action-packed day together.
13) I'm my own dog
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 490L
Language
English
Description
A dog without a human companion fetches his own slippers and curls up at his own feet but cannot reach a certain itchy spot in the middle of his back, compelling him to leash a poor lonely human who will loyally offer a helpful scratch.
Author
Series
Beaky Barnes volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
GN 130L
Language
English
Description
"All the inspector wanted was an egg to go in his sandwich, so he heads to the café. The problem? The town is entirely out of eggs, and the local chef is panicked. Luckily, he spots a lovely duo having lunch: a woman and a chicken named Beaky Barnes -- it's his lucky day! But when the woman and Beaky have a fight over an offensive business arrangement (chicken-pulled coach service, anyone?), chaos ensues. With a chicken on the run, and an inspector...
16) Ice Boy
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tired of helping others cool their drinks, Ice Boy proceeds to sneak out of the freezer and heads to the beach, where his edges begin to blur.
17) Honey
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 550L
Language
English
Description
"After a long winter sleep, Bear wakes up with one thing in mind--honey! But it's too soon for honey, so he must wait. Fortunately, the world around him is also waking up, reminding Bear of other things he loves and allowing him to take pleasure in the passage of time."--Page 2 of cover.
"This sweet companion to David Ezra Stein's award-winning Leaves celebrates the joy of savoring something you love.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave."--Front jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Watch out for the devious duck! A new bird has arrived in Simpleton and is here to ruffle some feathers with a plan to trick the townspeople out of their money. For what, you might ask? Buying freshly baked bread! (A duck's favorite snack, of course.) Meanwhile, the chef wants to hire a baker, the inspector is looking to get strong, and the inventor is trying out some new (explosive) ideas for a kitchen invention contest. But what about our favorite...
20) Tad and Dad
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Language
English
Description
Loving to spend his days swimming, catching flies, and snuggling beside his dad, Tad the tadpole grows new limbs and begins wiggling, croaking, and kicking in his sleep, making him realize that it's time for a lily pad of his own.