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Koen Van Biesen
Roger wants quiet so he can read his book. In the neighboring apartment, Emily pursues loud hobbies that repeatedly interrupt him. The book contrasts Roger’s attempt to read peacefully with Emily’s exuberant noise. Cinematic art and text show the two neighbors and their conflicting activities, turning an ordinary apartment-wall problem into a lively encounter between a reader and a very noisy neighbor.
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Written and Drawn by HenriettaLiniersHenrietta receives colored pencils and begins making a story of her own. As she draws, she imagines a courageous young girl, a three-headed monster, and a vast world of adventure. Her writing and illustrations develop together, with expressive cartoons alongside her bold crayon marks. The book follows Henrietta’s work of creating a scary, funny tale from the ideas she puts on the page.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 490LATOS Book Level 2.29On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Plant a SeedKadir NelsonWhen birds want a portion of the harvest, the characters confront what can grow from selfishness and kindness. The story uses seeds as a way to consider the consequences of these contrasting choices. As the birds ask to share what has grown, everyone learns that kindness leads to a more fruitful result. The harvest, the birds, and the seed image connect the story’s reflection on generosity to a garden setting.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD340LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Special DeliveryPhilip C. SteadSadie sets out to bring an elephant to Great-Aunt Josephine, who lives alone and needs company. Her trip takes her through a series of unusual attempts and modes of travel: she considers mailing the elephant, then travels by airplane, train, and alligator. Along the route she meets odd characters as she continues toward her aunt’s home. The story traces Sadie’s journey to deliver the elephant and give her great-aunt companionship.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 301LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details