Suzanne I Barchers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the lion and her dreams of a better life intersect in a most unusual way. Themes: compassion, bravery, perseverance.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a cold north wind blows away the flour carried by the baker's young son, the boy sets out on a journey to insist that it be returned. This tale demonstrates the value of never giving up and appreciating the gifts of nature. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Norway.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
When her father is banished by the emperor, Toyoko, a skilled diver, bravely goes in search of him. In the process, she breaks an evil spell cast on the emperor. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Japan.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his long journeys. When the queen sets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a tale of love, devotion, and ingenuity from the days of medieval Russia. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and about Russia.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a young woman is captured and brought under the spell of the feared Bunyip, one brave hunter sets out to save her. And while his bravery is finally rewarded, it is thought the Bunyip still looks down on people today to bring them under its spell. An aboriginal tale from Australia.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Lord of Luchow is a kind man. However, when he and his people are threatened with war, a brave and loyal servant finds a way to protect his master and bring peace to the lands. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About China.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. However, his wife Kumba steps in to warn him that the lion is actually an evil wizard. Together the brave Kumba and Kambili prove no match for the lion-man. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Mali.
14) Get to Bed, Ren!
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English
Description
It's bedtime for Ren and she wants to fill her bed with toys and dolls. Beginning readers will follow along as Ren tries to fill her bed with toys. Readers will practice their short E sounds and early reading and phonemic skills as they make their way through this delightful phonics book containing familiar and new vocabulary. With lively illustrations and simple text, children will read sight words and words using short E sounds. This book also includes...
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English
Description
What happens when Ross, a young boy, is given a big job? Beginning readers will find out in this charming phonics book that uses lively illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in a story made up of sight words and short words containing the vowel O. This book is a great resource for helping new readers develop phonemic pronunciation and recognition skills. Early readers will enhance their ability to use and recognize short O sounds in familiar...
Author
Language
English
Description
What happens when Dad wants to nap but San wants to gab and rap? Beginning readers will find out in this charming phonics book that uses bright illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in a story made up of sight words and short words containing the vowel A. This book is a great resource for teaching phonics to young children. Early readers will enhance their ability to use and recognize short A sounds in familiar vocabulary as well as challenging...