When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. This old favorite can be used to help the reader practice putting events in order as Stanley encounters many unique circumstances while being flat!

Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Clickety, clack, moo. But Farmer Brown’s problems really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. As a Caldecott Honor Book recipient, this book can be used to help readers practice summarizing texts. 

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Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and feels good about herself. Molly Lou Melon encourages it's readers to be proud of who they are and could be used to help readers practice identifying critical supporting details. 

This spicy tribute to the classic nursery rhyme "The House that Jack Built" is a bilingual celebration of community and food. It offers vibrant and lively pages and new vocabulary for the reader to learn!  There is a recipe for rice pudding (Arroz Con Leche) on the last page of the book, which the reader could use to practice putting events in order. 

“I love my hair because it is as thick as a forest and curly as a vine winding upward, reaching the sky and climbing toward outer space.” This precious book embraces the beauty of how unique each person is by describing a young African American girl's hair. This book not only empowers and encourages the reader to be confident in how they were made, but it is a great opportunity for the reader to practice identifying the main idea of texts. 

Sam was born to be a reader. As he grew up, he continued to practice reading and got better and better at it. One day, when the town is in danger, Sam uses his reading skills to save the day. This creative and silly book will engage readers and encourage them to become committed readers. Use this book to enhance reading comprehension by asking your child if he or she can put the main events in sequence. 

Brimming with humor and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Perfect for sharing and reading aloud, this is one nighttime book your own little dinosaur will want to read again and again. Connecting to the text can be easily applied as the reader thinks about how they get ready for their own bedtime. 

Katrina asks many questions about who God is and what he is like. Her mother, father, and grandparents answer her with what they know Scripture says about God. This precious book is filled with vibrant pictures and inspiring questions to ignite a curiosity of who God is for young readers. Use this book for your child to ask his or her own questions about not only the text, but about who God is. 

Do you ever wonder why cats sleep all day? Or what cats do at night? Marie Elaine wonders this exact question. When she gets up one night for a glass of water, she quickly discovers what her cat, Malcolm, does while she sleeps. But I cannot tell you here what Malcolm does, you will have to read it for yourself, because it’s a secret! Use the unfamiliar and creative words within the pages to discuss vocabulary with your child. 

Ben Lukin draws in all of his classes. He enjoys sketching and is rather good at it, but he will not show others his art. All of this changes, though, when he loses his sketchbook! Discover what happens when others get ahold of Ben's masterpieces. This is a great story for your child to practice making predictions. 

Tag along on Mr. Fish’s exciting journey as he interacts with fellow underwater creatures and discovers his purpose in the water. This lively story can come to life for you and your reader by addressing the main idea and discussing its importance.