New Leveled Books for Young Readers - Townsend Press
New Leveled Books for Young Readers - Townsend Press
New Leveled Books for Young Readers - Townsend Press
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The King School Series Features a Wide Variety of Subjects and Themes<br />
Your students won’t get bored reading the books in The King School Series!<br />
l Some stories are humorous: Jasmin slyly adds ice cream to her mom’s shopping list.<br />
l Other stories are heartwarming: Derek takes tender care of a wounded baby bird.<br />
l Some stories convey in<strong>for</strong>mation: Kendra learns all about hibernation when she goes to the zoo.<br />
l Other stories involve problem-solving: Victor has to figure out what to do when all the kids in his family want the same<br />
cookie.<br />
l Some stories end with surprising twists: The King School Kids try to figure out what Emily has lost, but not until the end<br />
does she reveal that it’s her tooth she lost.<br />
l Other stories end by inviting reader participation: <strong>Readers</strong> are asked what they would do if someone who had been mean<br />
to them now wanted to be friends.<br />
And here are just a few of the themes embedded in the varied stories of The King School Series:<br />
Stories About Family Life<br />
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Spanish and English<br />
Sometimes, Jasmin, Mommy, and Grandma speak Spanish; other times, they speak<br />
English. Jasmin is proud she can speak two languages, and she loves both languages.<br />
But she really loves it when Grandma sings her a bedtime lullaby in Spanish.<br />
Stories About Reaching Out to Others<br />
First sleepover<br />
Kendra and her little sister Layla have a wonderful time staying over at Aunt<br />
Tonya’s—until bedtime. Layla is frightened about sleeping in a strange room and<br />
wants to go home. Kendra tries to com<strong>for</strong>t Layla, but nothing works. Finally, kindhearted<br />
Kendra climbs into bed with her distraught little sister, and the two fall<br />
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Stories About Believing in Yourself<br />
I feel like a dummy<br />
Victor is upset; he has trouble doing an art project in school and hates the way his<br />
project turned out. Later, at home, everyone in his family helps him feel better by<br />
reminding him of the many things he can do really well. Victor realizes that he does,<br />
after all, have a lot to be proud of.<br />
Stories About the Joys of Reading<br />
I am bored<br />
Stuck inside on a rainy day, Derek is bored by everything Grandpa suggests he do.<br />
It’s no fun, Derek protests, playing with his cars, dinosaurs, or other toys all by<br />
himself. Finally, Derek discovers something that is fun: nestling beside Grandpa to<br />
read a book.<br />
For summaries of all the books in The King School Series, go to www.townsendpress.com and click on The King School Series<br />
Teacher’s Guide.<br />
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