A Fun Day With Father, Dear Dragon! (Level D)

A Fun Day With Father, Dear Dragon! (Level D)
Author: Marla Conn
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2022-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684508053

A boy and his pet dragon spend a day participating in activities with the boy's father. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers Level D series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level D. Each book contains educators' resources which include picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers' notes also available on publisher's website.

Groundhog Day with Dear Dragon!

Groundhog Day with Dear Dragon!
Author: Marla Conn
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684508983

When a boy and his pet dragon visit a Groundhog Day celebration, what will they learn? They learn that the groundhog did not see his shadow and spring will come soon! The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level D. Each book contains educators' resources which include a picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers' notes also available on publisher's website.

St. Patrick's Day with Dear Dragon!

St. Patrick's Day with Dear Dragon!
Author: Marla Conn
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: JUV002270
ISBN: 1684508967

When a boy and his pet dragon celebrate St. Patrick's day, what will they see? They see green cupcakes, a lucky rainbow and more. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level D. Each book contains educators' resources which include a picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers' notes also available on publisher's website.

A New Pet for Dear Dragon

A New Pet for Dear Dragon
Author: Marla Conn
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684509009

When a boy and his pet dragon visit the nearby Animal Rescue, what will they see? They see several pets to adopt, including a dog, Spot! The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level D. Each book contains educators' resources which include a picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers' notes also available on publisher's website.

Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon

Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon
Author: Margaret Hillert
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1599537672

A young boy celebrates his birthday and receives a pet dragon as a gift. The two play and become the best of friends. This 21st Century edition is re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look. These timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on publisher's website.

A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm
Author: Adam Gidwitz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2010-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101445289

In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Dear Dragon

Dear Dragon
Author: Josh Funk
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698180577

A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath. George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There’s just one thing that the two friends don’t know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon! What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face? "When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation.”--B.J. Novak, author of The New York Times bestseller The Book With No Pictures

Dragon Bound

Dragon Bound
Author: Thea Harrison
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101514396

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ELDER RACES SERIES! Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful—and passionate—of the Elder races. As the most feared and respected of the wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they’ve ignited in each other. Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave—although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul...

The Giver

The Giver
Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054434068X

The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.

Leveled Books (K-8)

Leveled Books (K-8)
Author: Irene C. Fountas
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN:

For ten years and in two classic books, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell have described how to analyze the characteristics of texts and select just-right books to use for guided reading instruction. Now, for the first time, all of their thinking and research has been updated and brought together into Leveled Books, K-8 to form the ultimate guide to choosing and using books from kindergarten through middle school. Fountas and Pinnell take you through every aspect of leveled books, describing how to select and use them for different purposes in your literacy program and offering prototype descriptions of fiction and nonfiction books at each level. They share advice on: the role of leveled books in reading instruction, analyzing the characteristics of fiction and nonfiction texts, using benchmark books to assess instructional levels for guided reading, selecting books for both guided and independent reading, organizing high-quality classroom libraries, acquiring books and writing proposals to fund classroom-library purchases, creating a school book room. In addition, Fountas and Pinnell explain the leveling process in detail so that you can tentatively level any appropriate book that you want to use in your instruction. Best of all, Leveled Books, K-8 is one half of a new duo of resources that will change how you look at leveled books. Its companion-www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com-is a searchable and frequently updated website that includes more than 18,000 titles. With Leveled Books, K-8 you'll know how and why to choose books for your readers, and with www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com, you'll have the ideal tool at your fingertips for finding appropriate books for guided reading. Book jacket.