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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System Grade 2
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Pigs Peek
by Rhonda CoxPhotographs and simple text show pigs scratching, sleeping, digging, peeking, and more.
Quick as a Cricket
by Audrey Wood and Don WoodA young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb"
Lexile Measure: 240
The Chick and the Duckling
by Mirra Ginsburg and Ariane Dewey and Jose Aruego and Russian Of V. Êsuteyev Publishing StaffAs Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions with a perky "Me too." But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise. This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are also discovering the world around them.
Eat Your Peas, Louise!
by Mike Venezia and Pegeen SnowPlease eat your peas, Louise! Louise is given all sorts of reasons for eating her peas.
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
by Ruth HellerRuth Heller's prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs.
Cookie's Week
by Cindy Ward and Tomie DePaolaOne of Tomie's most popular young picture books, this charming story about Cookie the cat makes a perfect board book. With its bright watercolor illustrations and one sentence of text per page, toddlers will love following Cookie through the days of the week--and seeing all the trouble he causes around the house!
Dodsworth in Paris
by Tim EganDodsworth and his (crazy) friend the duck have just arrived in Paris. It is their first time in the City of Lights, and they are ready for some adventures magnifique! Right away they see mimes, painters, and people wearing berets. They climb the Eiffel Tower, and the duck even finds some bent-over guy who rings bells for a living. It looks like it is going to turn out to be a great vacation in Paris . . . but trouble is never far from a misbehaving duck!
Cars
by Anne RockwellUsing simple text and illustrations, this book introduces colorful cars of all kinds—and their uses—to young children.
Flying
by Donald CrewsAn airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.
I Went Walking
by Sue Williams and Julie VivasI went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat. Looking at me.
These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams’s simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy’s stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he’s being trailed by the entire menagerie! The Australian illustrator Julie Vivas brings the parade to life in lovely, lively watercolors—when the pink pig looks at the boy, for example, the boy sprays off his muddy body with a hose. Big type, repetition, friendly art, clean design—and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first—make this beloved tale a winner at story time.
Sun Up Sun Down
by Gail GibbonsDescribes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it regulates life on earth.
The Case of the Purple Pool
by Amy Wummer and Lewis MontgomeryHow can a pool suddenly turn purple? And who could be behind it? Detective duo Milo and Jazz make a splash as they investigate their most colorful case yet!
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur HowardMr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So, one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three fish home. And that's when they discover Tabby has a fish problem. . . .
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur HowardMr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves. ”--Booklist
Mothers are Like That
by Carol CarrickA simple description of animal and human mothers caring for their young.
Just Like Daddy
by Frank AschLittle Bear wants to be like his dad—but his mom has a fun skill to share too in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch.
Little Bear loves to do everything his daddy does. When Daddy yawns, dresses, eats, fishes, and uses bait, so does Bear, just like his father. But when the whole family goes fishing, Bear catches a big fish…just like Mommy!
Dangerous Animals
by Melvin Berger and Gilda BergerFun, photographic nonfiction at its best from the authors of the successful Scholastic Question and Answer series.
Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of dangerous animals on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Reptiles
by Melvin Berger and Gilda BergerFun, photographic nonfiction at its best from the authors of the successful Question and Answer series.
Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of reptiles on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion
by Suzy Kline and Frank RemkiewiczIt's a busy time in Room 2B - an ant observation project is beginning, Miss Mackle is teaching square dancing, and class pictures are being taken. Then one of the fish from the 2B fish tank goes belly-up! Is Harry to blame?
Freckle Juice
by Judy Blume and Debbie Ohi and Sonia LiskerWhat’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look!
More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles—they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them. Some help he is!
That’s when Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe—for fifty cents, she promises, Andrew can look just like Nicky. His freckleless days are over! He rushes home to whip up the concoction. Grape juice, vinegar, mustard…
But what starts out as a simple freckle juice recipe quickly turns into something disastrous. Andrew is still determined to get his freckles, and to show that pesky Sharon that she doesn’t know everything—and he has the perfect solution! Or does he?
The Mystery of the Gold Coins
by Susanna Natti and David AdlerThe Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom
by Suzy Kline and Frank RemkiewiczIt's the last day of second grade, and Song Lee's having a party at the amusement park to celebrate. Harry can't wait to go on all the rides, except for one--THE DROP OF DOOM. Will Harry face his fear, or will he have to put up with Sidney's teasing all through third grade?
About Penguins
by Cathryn Sill and John SillThis beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of penguins. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the Rockhopper to the Emperor. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
Purple is Part of a Rainbow
by Gene Sharp and Carolyn KowalczykRookie Readers RM have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.
Iris and Walter
by Christine Davenier and Elissa GuestSometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day of school because his teacher calls him Walt instead of Walter, Iris gives him a wonderful idea on how he can "show-and-tell" his feelings about the nickname. After all, helping is what best friends do for each other!