Jane Breskin Zalben
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 960L
Language
English
Description
While seeking a larger home for her many children, the Old Woman visits the dwellings of famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters and discovers "There's no place like a shoe."
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive reference guide that provides profiles on sixteen revered peacemakers from around the world, including such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, and Anwar El-Sadat.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
Jason, a nine-year-old Jewish boy, pursues his dream of becoming a great violinist even as he deals with disappointments and deaths of loved ones.
6) Don't go!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On the first day of preschool, Daniel gradually overcomes his nervousness as he plays in the sandbox, collects leaves, and bakes cookies. Includes tips for parents on getting ready for preschool and a recipe for pumpkin cookies.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
When Brenda's favorite uncle decides to marry, Brenda sees visions of a gold lame flower-girl's outfit, until Uncle Harry and his bride-to-be show up with her niece. Includes cake, frosting, and punch recipes.
8) Baby shower
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Zoe's desire for a pet, along with her participation in her aunt's baby shower, causes her to have dreams about showers of pets falling from the sky.
9) Mousterpiece
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Description
Janson the mouse, who lives in a museum, becomes an acclaimed artist by copying the styles of paintings she sees there. Includes notes about the artists and works featured.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Chronicling a full year of Jewish festivities--from Rosh Hashanah through Shavuot, with every momentous occasion in between--this one-of-a-kind treasury includes homespun family stories, origin notes, craft activities, songs, and recipes for each holiday. With ideas on how to make masks for Purim, recipes to bake fresh honey-dipped challah to mark the new year, and so much more, this interactive holiday collection begs to be revisited again and...
11) Goldie's Purim
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
Ã1991
Language
English
Description
Although Goldie is scared at first, she overcomes her stage fright to play Queen Esther in the synagogue's celebration of Purim.