Go with Pedro and his Papa to the Market Place to buy a new burro that can pull and carry--But there are so many burros to choose from! How will they ever find the perfect burro? Maybe Pedro and his Papa will just have to let the perfect burro find them. This is an easy-to-read story that is just perfect for the Level 1 reader.

Similar authors: Mercer Mayer

Similar books: Chicken said, 'Cluck!' by Judyann Grant; Biscuit Takes a Walk by Alyssa Satin Capucilli; What's That, Mittens? by Lola M. Schaefer

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/8/2009

ISBN-10: 0060560320

ISBN-13: 9780060560324

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What would you do for a 'real bathtub' straight from the Sears, Roebuck catalog? In 'The Pickle Patch Bathtub' by Frances Kennedy, you can read the true story of Donna Philp's quest for a bathtub that would fit her and her brothers and sisters, 'just right'. By working together growing and selling cucumbers, the Phelps children were able to make their dream come true. This beautifully illustrated book gives you small glimpse of the challenging and rewarding life of American farmers on the prairie in the early 1900's.

Similar authors: Pat McKissack; Laura Ingalls Wilder; Donald Hall

Similar books: Pennies for Elephants by Lila Judge; The Just-Right, Perfect Present by Fran Kennedy; That Book Woman by Heather Henson; Pairie School by Avi; Pictures for Miss Josie by Sandra Belton; Maggie's Amerikay by Barbara T. Russell; A Bear in War by Stephanie Innes; Sisters of Scituate Light by Stephen Krensky

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/23/2010

ISBN-10: 1582461120

ISBN-13: 9781582461120

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The story of the townsfolk who learn they should have 'paid the piper' comes to life in this story about a city infested with rats, adapted for beginning readers. When rats invade, city dwellers cannot cope, until a mysterious man comes to town. For a price, he will rid the town of rats. What will happen when he comes for his pay and is disappointed? (Reading Level: 3.3)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 1/14/2011

ISBN-10: 1404809791

ISBN-13: 9781404809796

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Pinkalicious' mommy has given her brand new ice skates. The problem is, though, they are not pink or even purple, or blue, or even green. They are plain white! So Pinkalicious gets out her cotton candy pink crayon and carefully colors her skates all over. They look pinkatastic! Pinkalicious can't wait to glide and spin in her cotton candy skates. Her family goes to the rink the very next day. Pinkalicious is not ready to wobble and fall, but that is what she keeps doing. Something awful happens to her skates because of her falls. What will Pinkalicious do to keep from feeling sad?

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 11/7/2012

ISBN-10: 0061928801

ISBN-13: 9780061928802

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Pinkalicious has a new friend named Rose. One day, Pinkalicious invites Rose over for a playdate. She can't wait for Rose to come over so that they can do all the activities that she has planned! How will Pinkalicious feel when they don't get to do all of her planned activities and when her brother joins in on their fun?

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 11/7/2012

ISBN-10: 0061928844

ISBN-13: 9780061928840

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