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List: Pink Dot Level 1
Tad's Dad
Also available in Hoopla. A child is sad that his father has to leave for the day, and must learn to occupy his time while he waits. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "ad" sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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Dinosaur Goes to the Fire Station
"The fire station is full of fun in this exciting title. Trying on a fire helmet, sliding down the fire pole, and checking out a big red fire truck are all on tap when this dino visits his fireman brother at the station. Beginning readers will love watching their dinosaur friend try on a fireman's outfit and watching him learn what dinos do at a fire station when they're on the clock. But what happens at the station when a call comes in? For these dinos, it's time for action!" -- Publisher's website.
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I Can Help!
Although mishaps and near calamities ensue when Joe the frog "helps" his parents run errands and do chores around the house and yard, his mother and father have patience and a good sense of humor.
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Up
"On a very windy day, a boy stands by a window with his pinwheel and is suddenly whisked into the sky where he can see a pig, a hen, a cow, and a sheep"--
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Biscuit and the Big Parade!
It's parade day today and Biscuit cannot wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and clowns, but he's more excited to march in it.
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Pizza Mouse
A city-dwelling mouse carries a slice of pizza on a subway and delivers it to his family in this easy-to-read book.
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Peeper and Zeep
"Peeper, a chick who has injured his wing, and Zeep, an alien who has crashed his spaceship, hope Frog, an inventor can help them return to their homes"--
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Cat Got a Lot
"Cat goes out, and comes back with a lot of new things"--
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Baseball Buzz
Jackson loves baseball, but a bee in the outfield causes him to miss a fly ball, and the game is stopped until the bee finally departs.
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Pug
"After seeing his friend Peg getting a walk outside in the snow Pug must be persistent to convince his teenaged master to take him out for a walk as well"--
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Up, Tall and High!
Through illustrations and simple text, birds demonstrate the meanings of the words up, tall, and high.
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I Hug
"A child hugs Mom, Dad, a cat, a rock, a tree and more in this easy-to-read book"--
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I See a Cat
A dog enjoys barking at a cat, a bee, and especially squirrels in this easy-to-read book.
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Tiny Goes to the Movies
Tiny and his friend Eliot are enjoying the summer and go see a movie in the park, but when a cat appears onscreen during the film, Tiny barks and runs around, making a huge mess.
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Big Shark, Little Shark
Can a hungry little shark catch a big shark?
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See Zip Zap
Illustrations and simple text introduce Zip, an unlucky alien magician, and his friend Bip. Includes note to parents, introduction to the books vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.
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Katie can : a story about special needs / by Erin Palmer ; illustrated by John Joseph.
Katie has Down syndrome. She loves school and her family. She's just like you.
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Big Dog and Little Dog
Like most dogs, Big Dog and Little Dog go for walks, play in puddles, and snuggle up for a nap when they are sleepy, but sometimes they can be a bit mischievous, and downright silly.
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What This Story Needs is a Bang and a Clang
While Pig conducts a musical concert featuring her instrument-playing animal friends, a surprise guest causes a disruption that threatens to derail the show.
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Let's Say HI to Friends Who Fly!
An exuberant cat cheers on her friends as they demonstrate whether or not they can fly.
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