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2) Oddbird
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"It's SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. But they don't want to get wet and ruin their fine feathers. Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's just ... different. The other birds don't want him around. How can he join them?"--
Author
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Whether it's learning how to take the first steps, or how to ride a bike, children must believe in themselves and trust the adults who care for them before jumping into something new. Once Moe believes he will be safe, our little bird spreads his wings.
4) Granny Rex
Author
Language
English
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Description
When little Dee is harassed by the neighborhood hawk, Mama comforts her with a story about her dinosaur grandmother, reminding Dee that even though she is small, she is mighty.
5) Baby bird
Author
Language
English
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Description
"'All birds are born to fly,' thinks Baby Bird, watching the other hatchlings leave the nest. "I suppose it's now or never..." But one of Baby's wings is twisted and shrunken and not at all like the other one. Instead of flying, Baby plummets to the ground. There, Baby makes a new friend, and learns that sometimes you have to find unexpected ways to achieve your dreams. A moving story about the power of friendship and the importance of accepting yourself...
Author
Lexile measure
AD 690L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Bang! Whack! Whirrr! It's time for a birdhouse building contest! Opal's friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use--and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece wood...a few nails and screws will be just right. But when the judges don't pick Opal's birdhouse, she may still discover that her humble home is just right for someone...
Author
Series
Tacky the penguin books volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tacky and his fellow penguins on Team Nice Icy Land train hard for the Winter Games, but Tacky's antics make their chances of winning a medal seem slim.
Author
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
One night, a bird swallows a star, making him as bright as a diamond. Because of that, nobody wants him around. Except . . . an amazing traveler who crosses the vast desert. Discover how one little bird, who is excluded by all of his fellow animals for being different, is able to find solace and friendship after shedding a few glittering tears. The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers, and the wonder of what follows...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Bluebird, along with most everyone else at school, wants to flutter like the most popular bird in their class, Hummingbird.
"You should go on a diet and work out at the gym.
You could flutter like me, if your body was thin."
Bluebird takes this comment seriously and starts to develop unhealthy eating habits. Mom comes to the rescue by teaching Bluebird balance and by explaining that everyone needs to feel comfortable in their own feathers. With...
12) Coo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
"Coo, a ten-year-old girl raised by a flock of pigeons, delights in finally making human contact, but quickly learns that our world is more cruel and complicated than she could have guessed."--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The debut children's book from Canadian, oral storyteller Mandi Kujawa and Canadian illustrator Claude St. Aubin. A children's book for ages 5 and up. The uplifting tale of a crow called Jacqueline who lives to sing. After a bruising encounter with opinionated people that crushes her confidence and self-belief, Jacqueline flies south to escape the pain and rediscover her true self. A story that will help anyone who has ever been told they couldn't...
14) Ema y Pajarito
Author
Language
Español
Description
Pajarito es una ave que tiene sus alas en perfecto estado, pero no vuela. Hace mucho tiempo que dejó de hacerlo y todos los inviernos se cobija en su nido para soportar el frío. Hasta que, una noche, una poderosa tormenta destroza la rama que sostiene su hogar y lo arrastra hasta la ventana de Ema, una anciana voluntariosa de dedos torcidos. Tras trizar el vidrio de la ventana con el golpe de su cuerpo, Pajarito se ve obligado a quedarse allí y...
15) The second sky
Author
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the moment he is hatched, Gilbert the penguin dreams of flying one day and, despite being discouraged by family members, finally finds a way to do just that.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Deep within the forest, the fiercest animals can growl... but not the owl. And if that's not bad enough, he can't howl or roar or bark, either. As the owl tries to join the woodland chorus, he discovers his own special song in this charming story of individuality and self-acceptance." --
Author
Language
English
Description
Chester is a warthog born in the heart of the African Savannah. At first, life is beautiful and he is content. But, as he grows he notices beautiful birds that soar through the sky. Chester begins to feel jealous and doubt himself. With a wish to fly and a new perspective, Chester learns an important lesson.
Author
Series
Pearl the magical unicorn volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pearl, Olive and Tweet are on the hunt for glitter feathers! But they've blown all the way over to Gull Island. They use Olive's ogre-boat to reach the island, but rowing quickly behind them are three mean and stinky pirate gobble-uns! Can Pearl use her magic to save her friends in time?
19) Stand on the sky
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
HL 670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve--year-old Aisulu defies the expectations of her Kazakh family and tradition to train an eagle in order to save her brother, Serik, and prevent her family from giving up their nomadic life forever.
20) Just a Tweak
Author
Language
English
Description
Come along with Tango as she journeys to appreciate who she is, despite the efforts of a nasty idea that will not leave her alone. This light and humorous tale reminds us all just how beautiful we are. Just a Tweak became a favorite project that Rose Dyer and her nine-year-old daughter Lily worked on together.
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