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Hannah Eliot
A pumpkin narrator introduces many kinds of pumpkins in verse set to the familiar melody of “I’m a Little Teapot.” The book reshapes that song for autumn, centering the pumpkin’s own voice and inviting the words to be sung. Mixed-media art accompanies this playful tour of pumpkin varieties, bringing a seasonal setting to the repeated musical form.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Seed GrowsAntoinette PortisA sunflower’s life cycle unfolds from a small seed to a full flower and then to new seeds. The book looks beneath the soil as roots develop, follows the stalk as it emerges, and reaches a large fold-out bloom. Minimal, lyrical text accompanies textured images showing the plant at each stage. Rain, sunlight, soil, roots, petals, and seeds all have a place in the sunflower’s continuing growth.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 401LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Millions of MaxesMeg WolitzerMax sees his name on belongings throughout his room and has been called the one and only Max by his parents. At the playground, however, he hears another parent call for Max and discovers two other children with his name. Surprised that he is not the only Max, he helps one of the new Maxes look for a missing toy. Through this encounter, he learns to value both himself and his new friends.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I’m Still Up!Antoinette Portis, illustrated by Antoinette PortisA baby remains awake while the parents are ready to say good night. Repeated text traces the contrast between the adults’ bedtime plans and the baby’s continued wakefulness. This bedtime story presents the situation with humor, alongside mixed-media illustrations, as the family tries to move from being awake toward saying good night.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details