This is a delightful tale of Snail's desire to wish his friends, 'Good night.' Although it takes him a very long time, Snail continues on his journey. Will Snail be able to get to all his friends before the night is over?

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Frog and Toad

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0823419126

ISBN-13: 9780823419128

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The Snow Child by Harriet Ziefert is an easy to read story just perfect for the beginning reader. This story is about an old man and woman who were very unhappy because they didn't have a child of their very own. So they decided to make one out of snow. After making a little girl out of snow, they kissed her and she came to life. She danced when the old lady sang and she played out in the snow with the children next door. When Spring came the Snow Child needed to leave for someplace cold. Will the old man and the old woman ever see her again?

Similar authors: Margaret Hillert

Similar books: Houndsley and Catina the Quiet Time by James Howe; The Snow Baby by Margaret Hillert; Snow Day by Margaret McNamara

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0141305770

ISBN-13: 9780141305776

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Sam and Marco are cousins. Arriving from Mexico, Marco is staying with Sam's family for a year. Marco is homesick until he spots a soccer ball in the store. At recess, soccer ball in hand, Marco teaches Sam and the other 2nd graders how to play soccer. 'No Hands!' With their new found confidence, the 2nd graders challenge the 3rd graders to a game of soccer.--The 2nd Graders NEVER beat the 3rd Graders. With Marco's help, will the 2nd graders win the game? 'No hands down,' this story is perfect for the beginning reader and soccer player!

Similar authors: Patricia Reilly Giff

Similar books: Soccer Song by Patricia Reilly Giff; It's a Good Game,Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert; Soccer by Clive Gifford; Soccer by Cecilia Minden

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0394984064

ISBN-13: 9780394984063

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Max is an apprentice for a great sorcerer, Sticklewick. With all his heart, Max wants to be a great sorcerer. But how is he ever going to learn any magic spells if all he is permitted to do is clean the workshop. Then one day, while Sticklewick is out shopping for dragons' eggs, Max sees his chance to try out some magic on his own. It seems that magic spells AREN'T as simple as he thought. Will Max ever get to learn how to be a great sorcerer?

Similar authors: Russell Punter

Similar books: Stories of Fairytale Castles by Anna Lester; Stories of Unicorns by Rosie Dickins; Stories of Mermaids by Russell Punter; Stories of Gnomes & Goblins by Christopher Rawson; The Monkey King by Rosie Dickins

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/8/2009

ISBN-10: 0794515894

ISBN-13: 9780794515898

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One afternoon, Stuart Little goes to the library to find some interesting books to read. While visiting the library, Stuart meets Bookworm, an owl that is permitted to live in the library because of his love of reading. When Stuart finds out Bookworm's secret, the owl is all to happy to make Stuart his next meal. Can Stuart help him and avoid being eaten?

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Stuart At the Fun House; Stuart Hides Out; Stuart Sets Sail

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0060295384

ISBN-13: 9780060295387

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