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List: Fountas and Pinnell G


A photo of Each peach pear plum

Each peach pear plum

Rhymed text and illustrations invite the reader to play "I Spy" with a variety of Mother Goose and other folklore characters.

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A photo of Dinosaurs, dinosaurs

Dinosaurs, dinosaurs

In prehistoric days there were many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, those with spikes and those with long, sharp teeth.

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A photo of I just like you

I just like you

"A diverse group of animals show how friendship can be as simple as appreciating the critter next to you"--Dust jacket flap.

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A photo of Biscuit

Biscuit

Also available in Hoopla. A little yellow dog wants ever one more thing before he'll go to sleep.

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A photo of Tough Boris

Tough Boris

Although he is a very tough pirate, Boris von der Borch cries when his parrots dies.

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A photo of Spot's first walk

Spot's first walk

A puppy finds many animals and surprises when his mother sends him out on his first walk. Flaps conceal parts of the illustrations.

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A photo of Titch

Titch

Nothing Titch owned amounted to much except the smallest thing of all--a seed.

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A photo of The carrot seed

The carrot seed

Everyone tells a small boy that the carrot seed he has planted will never grow, but his patience is rewarded.

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A photo of Dim sum for everyone

Dim sum for everyone

A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown.

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A photo of Just for you

Just for you

A little creature tries and tries to do something special for his mother but something always seems to go wrong.

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A photo of Just shopping with mom

Just shopping with mom

Little Critter goes shopping with his mother and little sisters for groceries and other things.

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A photo of Little penguins

Little penguins

During the first snowy day of winter, five little penguins bundle up and venture outside to play.

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A photo of Sheep on a ship

Sheep on a ship

Sheep on a deep-sea voyage run into trouble when it storms and are glad to come paddling into port.

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A photo of A hat for Minerva Louise

A hat for Minerva Louise

Minerva Louise, a snow-loving chicken, mistakes a pair of mittens for two hats to keep both ends warm.

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A photo of Daddy hugs

Daddy hugs

Various young woodland animals describe, in their own unique ways, what they love most about hugs from their fathers. Includes a list of creatures hidden in the pictures for readers to find.

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A photo of The snowball

The snowball

A small snowball gets bumped by a skier and rolls down the hill growing in size and picking up people as it goes.

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A photo of Hi, Jack!

Hi, Jack!

An impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief.

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A photo of Biscuit finds a friend

Biscuit finds a friend

Also available in Hoopla. A puppy helps a little duck find its way home to the pond.

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A photo of Mother hen

Mother hen

Also available in Hoopla. There's big news in the barn - Doodle, the rooster, is going to be a dad! But when the hen won't sit on the eggs to keep them warm, it's up to Libby to care for the soon-to-be hatchlings.

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A photo of Too cool for school

Too cool for school

"Pete just can't decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose from. Fans of Pete the Cat will enjoy Pete's creativity in choosing the coolest outfit" --

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A photo of Dig, scoop, ka-boom!

Dig, scoop, ka-boom!

"In rhymed text a group of young friends playing in a sandbox take on the roles of various construction vehicles"--

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A photo of Buzz said the bee

Buzz said the bee

As one animal sits on another in an accumulating progression, the reader learns the sounds each animal makes.

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A photo of Hurry up!

Hurry up!

A child's teeth must be brushed, hair combed, and bed made before going to the circus.

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A photo of Jenny's socks

Jenny's socks

Jenny has beautiful socks in lots of colors, but her favorite is her pet cat Socks.

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A photo of Who do I look like?

Who do I look like?

A young girl finds that she looks a little like everyone in her family, but mostly like herself.

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A photo of Follow me, Mittens

Follow me, Mittens

Mittens the kitten goes for a walk with Nick, but he is distracted by a butterfly and becomes lost.

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A photo of The eye book

The eye book

A boy and rabbit both have two eyes that see all kinds of things, from blue and red to a bird and a bed.

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A photo of Sam's pet

Sam's pet

Although they are very different, Sam, a big dog, and Mabel, a small kitten, become good friends.

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A photo of Bunny will not be quiet!

Bunny will not be quiet!

Bunny, the purple rabbit, is being loud. His friend Big, the blue bear, keeps asking him to be quiet, but nothing works. Bunny continues to be loud on the bus, at plays, and even at the library, before Big asks readers for help by encouraging better choices.

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A photo of Are you ready to play outside?

Are you ready to play outside?

Friends Gerald the elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do.

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A photo of Dump trucks

Dump trucks

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present dump trucks"--

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A photo of The three billy goats Gruff

The three billy goats Gruff

Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Three clever billy goats outwit a big ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.

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A photo of Peanut butter and jelly : a play rhyme

Peanut butter and jelly : a play rhyme

Rhyming text and illustrations explain how to make a peanut butter jelly sandwich. Includes instructions for accompanying hand and foot motions at the end of the book.

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