Stumpkin

Stumpkin PDF

Author: Lucy Ruth Cummins

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1534413634

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The beloved Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin who dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern, from the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion, is now available in board book format! Stumpkin is the most handsome pumpkin on the block. He’s as orange as a traffic cone! Twice as round as a basketball! He has no bad side! He’s the perfect choice for a Halloween jack-o-lantern. There’s just one problem—Stumpkin has a stump, not a stem. And no one seems to want a stemless jack-o-lantern for their window. As Halloween night approaches, more and more of his fellow pumpkins leave, but poor Stumpkin remains. Will anyone give Stumpkin his chance to shine?

Truman

Truman PDF

Author: Jean Reidy

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 153441665X

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An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s book of 2019 A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 "An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism, and undying devotion." —The New York Times Book Review After his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story. Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south. He never worries about the world below…until one day, when Sarah straps on a big backpack and does something Truman has never seen before. She boards the bus! Truman waits for her to return. He waits. And waits. And waits. And when he can wait no longer, he knows what he must do. Even if it seems…impossible!

The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures

The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures PDF

Author: Curtis Manley

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2021-06-08

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1250843650

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Covered in earthworm slime and assisted only by her cat and her little brother, Roberta rescues tiny creatures. You know, the ones stranded in the middle of the sidewalk. Upside-down, flopping, or near-frozen. A lot of the time, that earns her funny looks from kids in school. But when a swarm of baby spiders finds its way into the classroom, Roberta will save the day with her knowledge and creativity, showing everybody that tiny creatures aren’t so scary after all. They just need friends who rescue and understand them! Established Roaring Brook Press author Curtis Manley has teamed up with up-and-coming illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins, creator of Truman and Stumpkin, to present this quirky and adorable picture book.

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion PDF

Author: Alex T. Smith

Publisher: Scholastic Picture Books

Published: 2015-05-07

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1407157795

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Little Red sets off to visit her auntie who is poorly. A Very Hungry Lion approaches Little Red, wanting to gobble her up. But despite all the cunning plans by Lion, Little Red outsmarts him and soon has him saying sorry and eating doughnuts instead. A classic fairy tale with a twist by the bestselling Alex T. Smith.

Brief Thief

Brief Thief PDF

Author: Michaël Escoffier

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781592701315

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When he runs out of toilet paper, Leon must find something else to use. With that, his troubles begin.

Jill & Lion

Jill & Lion PDF

Author: Lesley Barnes

Publisher: Tate

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849764377

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Jill and Dog jump into the pages of their favorite story to help Lion return to the jungle.

To Catch an Elephant

To Catch an Elephant PDF

Author: Vanessa Westgate

Publisher: Clavis

Published: 2019-06-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781605374536

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Laugh out loud - and learn! "If you want to catch an elephant, first you must find out where elephants live . . ." So begins this tale of a boy and his quest for a pet elephant. But maybe catching an elephant isn't as simple as it sounds . . . A delightful and compassionate story for elephant lovers ages 4 years and up.

A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals

A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals PDF

Author: Lucy Ruth Cummins

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-03-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1481448900

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“So smart and so cute and so dark all at the same time. Sheesh.” —Caldecott medal and honor winner, Jon Klassen. Once upon a time there was a hungry lion and a bunch of adorable animals…what do you think happened next? There once was a hungry lion, a penguin (Well he was just here…), a little calico kitten (I could have sworn I just saw him…), a brown mouse (Now wait a second…), a bunny with floppy ears and a bunny with un-floppy ears (Okay this is just getting ridiculous), a frog, a bat, a pig, a slightly bigger pig, a wooly sheep, a koala, a hen, and also a turtle. Hey! What’s going on here… The very hungry lion is all set to enjoy an exciting day with his other animal pals. But all of a sudden his friends start disappearing at an alarming rate! Is someone stealing the hungry lion’s friends, or is the culprit a little…closer to home? With sharp wit, adorable illustrations, and hysterical twists galore, this debut picture book asks—what do you think happened to the hungry lion’s friends?

The Ramped-Up Read Aloud

The Ramped-Up Read Aloud PDF

Author: Maria Walther

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-06-22

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1506380050

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In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read-aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially. A first-grade teacher for decades, Maria is a master of “strategic savoring.” Her lesson design efficiently sparks instructional conversations around each book’s cover illustration, enriching vocabulary words, literary language, and the ideas and themes vital to young learners. Teachers, schools, and districts looking to energize your core reading and writing program, search no further: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud delivers a formula for literacy development and a springboard to joy in equal parts.