Kate Banks
Author
Language
English
Description
A storm is coming-a big one. While his family makes preparations inside, Noah is busy in the backyard, also preparing. He wants to build an ark for all the animals in the garden, making a safe place for them to shelter during the fierce days of weather to come. Just as Noah's mom and dad care for him and his sister with thoughtful tenderness, Noah puts together the perfect refuge. And when the sky begins to open and the rains pour down, Noah is...
2) Pup and bear
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A stranded wolf cub is rescued and raised by a loving polar bear, and years later when he is grown into a wolf and on his own, he comes upon a lost polar bear cub, and the cycle begins again.
3) Max's Words
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Max cuts out words from magazines and newspapers, collecting them the way his brothers collect stamps and coins, they all learn about words, sentences, and storytelling.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In a spare, lyrical text, young listeners and readers will follow a little boy through his day--from early morning till bedtime--and watch as what fills his active imagination becomes real. Toys grow to life size: a tin monkey plays a real drum and fiddle--rat-a-tat, toot!; a stuffed lion roars--rumble, grumble; and a dump truck empties its load--BANG! But when quiet time comes, and a "hush" settles over his bedroom, animals nap, and the boy becomes...
7) Lion lullaby
Author
Language
English
Description
The sun begins to set on the savanna, and ten little lions must find their way home before dark. One by one, lion cubs emerge from trees, past bouncing monkeys and braying zebras. They cross a stream, watch a herd of thundering wildebeest, and explore the darkening beauty of the landscape. As the moon rises, ten little lion cubs curl up together just in time for bedtime, under their mothers' watch in a space that is cozy and warm.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A story of woodland creatures discovering a lost doll is transformed into the perfect parable of love in this sweet, timeless picture book for fans of Corduroy and The Velveteen Rabbit. The wood mouse and the rabbit find a rag doll in the woods. Nothing about it is familiar: it doesn't smell like the fresh air of spring or feel like the rough bark of a tree. As the group of animals grows and searches for a clue to where the doll came from, they encounter...