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Jacqueline Jules
Sofia is an outgoing seven-year-old whose everyday experiences become memorable adventures. The book contains three stories about her, with simple Spanish words woven into the text. Colorful illustrations accompany Sofia’s activities and encounters, creating a collection centered on a lively child’s adventures and the Spanish language used along the way.
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Strictly No ElephantsLisa MantchevA boy with a tiny elephant feels different from neighborhood children whose pets are dogs or cats. When he arrives at Pet Club Day, a sign excludes elephants, leaving him upset. On the way home, he meets a girl whose pet skunk has also been turned away. Together, the two children create another pet club where every kind of pet is invited. Their gathering eventually includes animals such as a porcupine, giraffe, bat, penguin, and narwhal.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-‐the-‐PoohSally M. WalkerSally M. Walker recounts the real bear behind Winnie-the-Pooh. During World War I, Canadian veterinarian Harry Colebourn bought an orphaned bear cub and cared for her while working with horses needed for battle. Winnie became Harry’s constant companion and brought comfort to the horses and men around them. When Harry left for the front, he made the hard choice to place her at the London Zoo. There, Christopher Robin saw Winnie, and his fascination with her helped inspire the stories his father created.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner TruthAnn TurnerAfter a harsh life in slavery, Sojourner Truth remade her life as an orator and preacher. This biography follows her advocacy for abolition and women’s rights during the 1800s, presenting her as a figure in both movements. It also notes that she spoke for equal rights roughly a century before the civil rights movement.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details