Tomie DePaola
65) Boss for a day
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Moffie is ten minutes older than her twin brother, Morgie, and so she is always in charge, but when their mother says she is too bossy, Moffie decides to make Morgie boss for a day.
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 670L
Language
English
Description
In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations-and nothing says celebration like a feast. All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't...
73) Quiet
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
Description
While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
With text inspired by Old Testament Scripture and artwork fashioned after the beautiful embroideries and designs of the Otomi people from the mountain villages around San Pablito, in Puebla, Mexico, this is a wonderful celebration for all to share.
Author
Series
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 240L
Language
English
Description
Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy. When Marcos arrives, the twins enjoy teaching him English and learning Spanish words from him. Includes glossary of Spanish words.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 680L
Language
English
Description
As Reprobus carries a child across a river one stormy night, the boy gets heavier and heavier until Reprobus feels he is carrying the world on his shoulders--thus goes the legend of the name Christ-bearer, or Christopher.
79) Stagestruck
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although Tommy fails to get the part of Peter Rabbit in the kindergarten play, he still finds a way to be the center of attention on stage.