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Whirlwind
by Mike GrafOne windy day, when Matt and Dad are flying Matt's kite, Whirlwind, they see some storm clouds approached. The sky grows darker, and thunder rumbles in the distance. A small piece of cloud starts spinning down towards the ground. Dad realizes that this is no ordinary storm. "That's a full-blown tornado!" he cries.
Cara's Letters
by Kathryn Sutherland and Chantal StewartIt's the worst holiday in history. Cara's mom and dad break up, and then she has to move, leaving all her old friends behind in Castleton. Cara feels like a statistic--she's a child from a broken home. With no one else to confide in, she's lucky to have a friend like Megan that she can write letters to ...
H For Horrible
by Chris BellJoss wouldn't have believed she and Hannah could become such good friends--not when things had started so badly. Now they seem to have so much in common. Plus they are both fans of the same band! So when Joss wins tickets to the Raging Bandits concert, she invites her new friend to go with her.
When Hannah arrives for the weekend, Joss is surprised. Hannah isn't at all like she seemed in her e-mails. And that's not the only surprise.
Lizard Tongue
by Brenda Gurr and Diana PlattCharlie is thrilled to be chosen to play at the concert hall with Mr. Chadwick, a famous pianist. There are two problems though. The first is the other girl who has been chosen--Sasha Wheatley. The other problem is Charlie's tongue--her lizard tongue.
The Little Giraffe
by Annette Smith and Lindsay EdwardsA girl patiently waits until a young giraffe comes into view at a zoo.
Bedtime
by Annette Smith and Betty GreenhatchJack tries delaying tactics when it is time for bed. However, the pleasure of a bedtime story with Mom has him changing his mind very quickly.
Jack's birthday
by Jenny Giles and Betty GreenhatchThis is the third story in the PM Plus series about Jack and Billy. In this story, Jack receives a new car for his birthday from his mother and father. Billy is envious and the car disappears. Dad comes to the rescue and all is well.
My Tower
by Beverley Randell and Susy Boyer RigbyMost children will have had experiences of building with blocks. The little girl's disappointment turns into triumph as she becomes aware of the logical process of stacking blocks of different sizes.
Where is it Safe to Play?
by Bill ThomasFamilies with children walk and play inside and outside in safe places.
Toys and Play
by Meredith ThomasThis book has many small verses for children to recite individually or in small groups. Common play situations and the rhythmical patterns of the language will assist children to decode unknown words.
Let's Pretend
by Annette Smith and Naomi C. LewisThis is the second story about the twins, Matthew and Emma. Mum is painting the children's faces as she perpares them for a fancy dress party. Matthew's initial disappointment eventually turns to delight.
Playing with Dough
by Bill ThomasChildren make items out of clay and share it in a show and tell activity.
Making a Cat and a Mouse
by Bill ThomasThis procedural book gives clear instructions for making a cat and a mouse. The simple instructions, the vignettes, and the color-coded pages support the high-frequency words.
At the Toy Store
by Bill ThomasWhen a little boy stayed with his Grandmother they went shopping together. Then he wrote a letter to his parents telling them about the exciting events of the day.
Walk, Ride, Run
by Jenny Giles and Naomi C. LewisPM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.
The Leaf Boats
by Annette Smith and Naomi C. LewisLily and her dad have made leaf boats. Look at them go!
Mother's Day
by Beverley Randell and Naomi C. LewisMatthew is upset because he has forgotten to make Mum a card for Mother's Day. He rushes to get it ready so he can give it to her at breakfast time.
A Crocodile And A Whale
by Annette Smith NelsonA series of meticulously leveled fiction and nonfiction texts use recurring characters and authentic story lines that ignite student interest while systematically building high-frequency words and reading skills.
Honey For Baby Bear
by Beverley Randell and Isabel LoweBaby Bear goes into the forest to look for honey, and can't find his way home.
Come and Sail with Me
by Lisa ThompsonHow many gold coins will the Captain give for each barrel? Meet Captain Red Beard, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship the Black Beast. The Pirate Cove series is expertly levelled to Book Bands ensuring that every independent reading session is successful in helping to turn children into confident and enthusiastic readers. There are also clear parent notes inside every book to support parents reading at home with their children.
At the Park
by Kelly MaoliosaA trip to the park includes swings, sandwiches and squirrels. Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.