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Brian Floca, illustrated by Sydney Smith
Two siblings head outdoors on their island as a storm draws near. In jackets and rain boots, they travel through woods and toward the cove, noticing intensifying wind and waves breaking against the shore. Hand in hand, they continue past familiar town landmarks until a thunderous boom sends them racing home as the downpour begins. The storm later gives way to calm.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
I Hear the Snow, I Smell the SeaJanice Milusich, illustrated by Chris RaschkaNeveah, a blind child, notices each season through her senses. Winter arrives in the feel and taste of snow, spring in hyacinths and a bee's buzz, summer in waves and seagulls at the beach, and autumn in leaves beneath a rake. Accompanied by her mother, she experiences the changing year through touch, taste, hearing, and smell.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Jade BraceletHà Dinh, illustrated by Yong Ling KangTien has recently arrived as an immigrant and wears a plain jade bracelet her mother gave her in remembrance of her grandmother. At school, she feels embarrassed when other girls display new, sparkly bracelets, and she tries to conceal hers. Although she wants to blend in with her classmates, Tien remembers her grandmother’s love and chooses to wear the jade bracelet with pride. The bracelet connects her with Vietnamese family traditions and heritage.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
It’s Corn Picking Time!Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Melissa CrowtonAs the sun rises, a farmer prepares her combine harvester for corn-picking season. Once the machine is ready, she drives it into the field, where the cornhead takes in stalks, chaff is spread, and a grain wagon fills with corn. Rhyming text follows the sounds and movement of the machinery, while back matter provides further information about farm life.Picture BooksLexile Text Measure 440LATOS Book Level 3.0On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details