Katie is 10 and, one day, on a school trip, she found a stone in her lunch box. But this is not just any old stone were talking about. Its bright green. It glows. And it writes messages to her. This glow-stone, as she has named it, has changed Katies life forever. With its help and guidance, Katie has helped lots of animals, big and small, scary and cute, to get themselves out of trouble. Animals may be stuck up a tree. They may be bullied. They may be too cold. Some may just be lost or have run out of money (yes, animals do use money!). In Katies first adventure, a giraffe is desperate for Katies help. The giraffe is terrified of heights and is being dreadfully teased by his cruel brothers and sisters. Katie is magically transported by her glow-stone to Africa, where she teaches the bullies a lesson they wont forget!
Winner at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears. Guided Reading Level: J, Lexile Level: 470L
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Giraffes Have Long Necks offers answers to their most compelling questions about this long-necked animal that uses its height to reach leaves at the very top of trees. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards Ivan's Fear is an inspiring tale about bravery. It is a journey to the very center of our hearts, which will give us the courage and bravery to face up to any obstacle that stands in our way. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 810L
To keep warm while searching for her spots blown away by the North Wind, Gilda the giraffe tries on the coats of several of her animal friends, but still longs for her pretty, funny spots.
Papaya the panda is allergic to raindrops and when he gets caught in a downpour and begins to shrink, he searches desperately for safety to avoid disappearing altogether.
With no family, Lucky the leopard searches for someone to love and take care of her, and after several disastrous experiences, she makes a surprising choice.