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Green Light Readers

Description: Green Light Readers incorporate simple words, fun rhymes and rhythms. They use familiar situations to engage emergent readers who are just making the first steps toward reading on their own. #kids #teachers


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Bradford Street Buddies

by Jerdine Nolen and Michelle Henninger

The backyard camp-out is tonight. Jada and Jamal Perkins have never slept in a tent before. Neither have their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell. Camping is going to be so much fun. Or is it? It's really dark in the backyard. And what's that noise? It's coming from the bushes.CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH! SCRUNCH! SCRUNCH! SCRUNCH! Will an unexpected visitor ruin the Bradford Street Buddies camp-out under the stars? Grab a flashlight and find out in this new Level 3 easy reader series.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 3

Bradford Street Buddies

by Jerdine Nolen and Michelle Henninger

CHIRP! CHIRP! CHIRP! It’s springtime on Bradford Street. Jada and Jamal are searching for signs of spring. So are their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell. But the most surprising sign of spring awaits them at school the next day . . . a surprise that blossoms into a colorful plan to beautify the schoolyard just in time for Earth Day. Get set to dig in and join the neighborhood fun with the Bradford Street Buddies!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 3

Bradford Street Buddies

by Jerdine Nolen and Michelle Henninger

Welcome to the neighborhood! Join twins Jada and Jamal, and their best friends, Carlita and Josh, for Bradford Street's fall block party. Beginning and newly independent readers are in for a surprise of prehistoric proportions as they explore this fun-filled multicultural neighborhood brimming with community spirit.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 3

Celebrating New Jersey

by Jane Kurtz and C. B. Canga

Join Mr. Geo on his whirlwind tour of New Jersey in this Level 3 Green Light Reader. Like the other books in the 50 States to Celebrate series, Celebrating New Jersey combines travel with social studies in a way that's entertaining and educational. The fun starts on the Jersey Shore in Atlantic City and Cape May. Then it's onward to big cities, historic places, important landmarks, natural wonders, and much, much more. Handy for school projects and family roadtrips!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 3

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

by Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin

In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house. He pokes his head through every doorway and finally decides to live in the best stall of all--the kitchen. What's a cowgirl to do? Well, whether under one roof--or two--there's no doubt these buckaroos will be pals forever!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Curious George Librarian for a Day

by H.A. Rey

George goes bananas for books in this story based on the Emmy-winning animated series…   When the librarian Mrs. Dewey leaves George in charge, he&’s in quite the quandary. How will he organize the books? By color? By size? Will he able to shelve them all before Mrs. Dewey comes back?    Activities exploring alphabetizing and classification add even more fun to this madcap adventure starring everyone&’s favorite monkey!   Investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George, books, games, activities, and more!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 1

Dot & Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Bugs are all over Dot and Jabber's meadow. Then—poof!—they're gone! Bugs can't just disappear, can they? The mouse detectives know a big bug mystery when they see one. Join them as they search for clues to prove that there's more to this vanishing act than meets the eye. An afterword provides clear and fascinating information about how insects and animals use camouflage.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Dot and Jabber are mouse detectives with a mission: They’re determined to find out how a little oak tree grew in their field when there are no other oak trees around. They know it grew from an acorn, but how did the acorn get there? Dot and Jabber have a case to crack--if Jabber doesn’t eat the clues first! Ellen Stoll Walsh, creator of the popular Mouse Paint mice, introduces two new mice who love mysteries. Full of curiosity and humor, Dot and Jabber track clues to solve science mysteries for young readers. An afterword presents easy-to-understand facts about acorns and oak trees.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Dot & Jabber and the Mystery of the Missing Stream

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Last night the rain poured down. Today the stream is empty! Where did the water go? It's a good thing Dot and Jabber are on the case--these mouse detectives love mysteries. Their scrambling search upstream leads to funny encounters with a puddle full of minnows and a snake . . . and to lots of clues. But can the detectives figure out just how those clues fit together? Ellen Stoll Walsh, creator of the popular Mouse Paint mice, brings us this companion book to Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery. An afterword presents easy-to-understand facts about storms and dams.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

The Enormous Turnip

by Alexei Tolstoy

A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 2

Favorite Stories from Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

by Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin

It's springtime on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals: a newborn calf, a frisky puppy, and a nest of little barn owls. Her best friend Cocoa the horse is not so excited. Babies are a lot of work! But they are also sweet, as Cocoa and beginning readers will discover in this delightful addition to Green Light Readers. Short sentences and simple dialogue keep newly independent readers engaged and confident.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Favorite Stories from Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

by Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin

Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weather can't stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rain and chasing rainbows. With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

George and Martha

by James Marshall

Stories from the original George and Martha: Rise and Shine--now in Green Light Reader editions. George and Martha: One More Time contains the classic stories "The Scary Movie" and "The Secret Club. " Includes fun and educational activities.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Get Up, Rick!

by F. Isabel Campoy

The sun is coming up, and a sleepy rooster is nowhere to be found....It's a good thing he has a clever group of friends to help!

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 1

I Can Help!

by Peggy Perry Anderson

Watch out! Rambunctious Joe is helping Mom run errands around town and Dad do chores around the house. But sometimes that leads to more mishaps and mischief than anyone in this loving frog family expects.. . and sometimes it can lead to a very bright idea. Simple words and dialogue create a perfect reading experience for Level 1 Green Light Readers.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 1

Iris and Walter

by Elissa Guest and Christine Davenier

Sometimes 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!

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 3

Iris and Walter and the Field Trip

by Elissa Haden Guest and Christine Davenier

Iris and Walter can't wait for their class field trip to the aquarium. They'll get to sit together on the bus and visit scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and, best of all, penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for--until suddenly Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do! Here are four chapters of easy reading pleasure in this new Level 3 Green Light Readers edition featuring sweet and sensitive illustrations by Christine Davenier.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 3

Joe quiere jugar

by Peggy Perry Anderson

It’s the Frog family reunion, and all of Joe’s relatives are together. Everyone’s having fun except Joe. With so many cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents around, you’d think somebody would play with Joe, but everyone says he’s too big, too small, too fast, or too slow. No matter where Joe turns, all he hears is “no” . . . until a very special guest arrives! This Spanish language edition is perfect for beginning readers and their families to enjoy together. Bright illustrations feature Joe’s mishaps with all kinds of things that go, go, go!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 1

Lana's World

by Erica Silverman and Jess Jess Golden

Unable to interest her parents, her brothers, or even her dog in having a parade in the rain, Lana lines up her toys in the hallway and is soon leading the parade of her dreams.

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Lana's World

by Erica Silverman

The story of a little girl who wants to fly high, from the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series!When little Lana suggests a family adventure to the moon, Papa, Mama, Jay, Ray, and even Furry the dog have excuses not to go. But that&’s not enough to stop the imaginative and resourceful Lana from rocketing into space and ultimately getting her whole family to blast off with her… Vroom! Zoom! Whoosh! Welcome to Lana&’s World!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 2

Martha Speaks

by Susan Meddaugh

Martha has to make a flower delivery to a supposedly haunted house. But who ordered the flowers? Is someone fixing up the house? Or was it truly a ghost Martha saw in the spooky darkness? Whoever or whatever it was, Martha knows she has to follow and protect Helen who has gone to investigate. The question is: who will protect Martha?

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 1

Martha Speaks

by Susan Meddaugh

Martha is visiting a farm for the first time. Along with learning new words, Martha loves to learn new skills so she volunteers to help out with the chores. But who knew that would mean rising before the sun? And how was she supposed to know the sheep weren't allowed in the house anyway? She doesn't think she's cut out to be a farm dog--until she's able to raise the alarm that a coyote is on the loose! Fun new vocabulary activities include a word scramble and matching animals game.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 2

Martha Speaks

by Susan Meddaugh

When TD brings Martha and Skits a new chew toy, the two dogs can't seem to stop fighting over who gets to play with it. Helen soon makes them watch a video (for babies!) about sharing and even threatens to take it away unless they can reach an agreement. After talks for trading toys break down, Martha comes up with a novel solution to the problem . . . will Helen be satisfied? Includes fun vocabulary-building activities.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 2

Meet Woof and Quack

by Jamie Swenson and Ryan Sias

Meet Woof and Quack, a fun pair of pals who defy dog and duck stereotypes. Woof absolutely does not like to fetch—not a ball, not a banana, not that lovely cake. Good thing Quack likes to fetch! The results are laugh-out-loud comical in the debut of this exuberant beginning reader series that’s perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie and Ballet Cat. Story unfolds in speech bubbles on colorful pages brimming with easy-to-read banter, fun-to-repeat phrases, and silly sound effects—SWOOSH! WHOOSH! WOBBLE! SPLAT!

Date Added: 01/24/2019


Category: Level 1

Merry Christmas, Ollie!

by Olivier Dunrea

An endearing and beautifully rendered tale sure to be a family favorite. It's Christmas Eve. Gossie and Gertie hang their bright colored boots in the barn. Peedie and BooBoo hang their striped stockings in the barn. Ollie stomps through the snow. It's not easy to wait for Father Christmas Goose!With ample wry humor, beautiful ink-and-watercolor pictures, and irresistible charm, Olivier Dunrea shares the first holiday story of Gossie and friends.Ollie perfectly encompasses the adorable impatience of young children waiting for Christmas to finally come.

Date Added: 04/29/2019


Category: Level 1


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