The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

by Mo Willems, Hyperion Books for Children

Pigeon is back and this time he wants a cookie.  But, wait?  Who actually has one!?  Duckling does!  And, this one has nuts...Pigeon's favorite.  When Pigeon sees Duckling's cookie, he really wants it.  What do you think Duckling will do?  Find out and see.

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Topics/Themes: Sharing

Hot Rod Hamster

by Cynthia Lord, Scholastic Press

Help this hamster go through a junkyard and a toy box to build his car for an animal road race!  This is a fantastic book for describing things and involving the reader.  After hearing about different kinds of parts, the author asks on several occasions "Which would you choose?" This adorable hamster will get you fired up with his excitement on every page.  But will he win the race?  Read the book to find out!

Fountas and Pinnel Level:

Themes or Topics: Adjectives/Describing Things

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No Two Alike

by Keith Baker, Publisher Beach Lane Books


Follow two adorable red birds as they journey through a winter wonderland playing with everything around them!  From tickling a sleeping squirrel on the nose to having a snowball fight with a fox, these curious bird friends love having fun and getting into some mischief, too.  This book shows us how everyone and everything is unique, but at the same time there are similarities among us.  A great book for learning about diversity.  Although we have no snow here in Chennai, that won't stop you from loving this adorable book, especially with the beautiful pictures.  Each page has 5-6 words.

Fountas and Pinnell Level:

Topics/Themes: Diversity

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