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Title Author
Call Number
Resource Type: Books
Friends (Invitations to Literacy)
Themes: Friendship, Nature and Pets
12 Pet Stories
11 Nature Stores
10 Friendship Stories
Grade 2 Level Reading
Cooper, J. David / Pikulski, John J.
520.471
Frindle 1st ed.
Clements, Andrew. / Selznick, Brian. FIC .211 CLE
Ages 8-12. Always one step ahead of his teachers, Nick not only can "feel a homework assignment coming the
way a farmer can feel a rainstorm" but can dream up a distraction to prevent the assignment from being given. In
fifth grade, however, he meets his match in tough language-arts teacher Mrs. Granger. Just to get under her
skin?and despite her loud protests?he invents the word "frindle" and convinces the whole school to use it instead
of the word "pen." The word spreads to the city, nation and world, and Clements (Big Al) fast-forwards the story
by 10 years to show that "frindle" has made it into the dictionary. With this coup Nick gets a big surprise: the proof
that Mrs. Granger was rooting for "frindle" all along. Like the Velveteen Rabbit, his well-worn word has become
real. Dictionary lovers will cotton to this mild classroom fantasy, while readers who have a hard time believing that
one person could invent a word out of thin air will be surprised to learn that the word "quiz" was invented the
same way.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Lobel, Arnold
FIC .104 LOB
Frog and Toad agreed: it was a perfect day for a swim. And Frog was kind enough not to look at Toad in his
bathing suit, per Toad's request. But when the swimming was over, a crowd had gathered to see Toad in his
funny-looking suit, and neither Frog nor Toad could make them leave.
The endearing pair hop along through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and
waiting for mail. Their genuine care for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious role
models around. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watch Toad's silly efforts to make up a story. And
they will applaud Toad as he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. The fifth story will warm the hearts of
any would-be pen pal--or anyone who has ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green) friend.
Arnold Lobel's comfortable brown and green illustrations invite and delight every reader, setting the tone for
warm, funny stories about friendship. A Caldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award for
Children's Literature.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Lobel, Arnold
FIC .104 LOB
Frog and Toad agreed: it was a perfect day for a swim. And Frog was kind enough not to look at Toad in his
bathing suit, per Toad's request. But when the swimming was over, a crowd had gathered to see Toad in his
funny-looking suit, and neither Frog nor Toad could make them leave.
The endearing pair hop along through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and
waiting for mail. Their genuine care for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious role
models around. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watch Toad's silly efforts to make up a story. And
they will applaud Toad as he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. The fifth story will warm the hearts of
any would-be pen pal--or anyone who has ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green) friend.
Arnold Lobel's comfortable brown and green illustrations invite and delight every reader, setting the tone for
warm, funny stories about friendship. A Caldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award for
Children's Literature.
Frogs
Bishop, Nic
612 .314 BIS
For the first- to third-grade set, frogs are an endless source of fascination, especially when looked at VERY close
up. See tiny poison dart frogs and mammoth bullfrogs, as Nic Bishop's amazing images show the beauty and
diversity of frogs from around the globe. And simple, engaging text conveys basic information about frogs -- as
well as cool and quirky facts. Nic Bishop Frogs is a fun and informative tour through an exciting amphibian world.
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