Literature

Fall underground to a magical land where a prophecy is soon to come true. Surpass all expectations with thought-provoking activities. Students give meaning to sentences from the novel. Write the true version of false statements from the book. Determine what a metaphor is and find an example from the story. Recall in detail the complete prophecy as told to Gregor. Choose the definition that matches the underlined vocabulary word from the text. Students explore the concept of betrayal and reflect on a time in which they experienced this. Students create their own Underland and write a short story about how to get there. Compare the Overland and Underland in a graphic organizer. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Gregor the Overlander is a story of a fantastical world deep beneath the surface of the earth. Gregor is home alone in New York City watching his baby sister and grandmother. After his sister falls through a grate in the basement, Gregor follows her deep underground into a new world. The Underland is filled with humans whose skin is almost see-through, giant bats, rats, mice, and fireflies. A conflict between the human city of Regalia and the rats is creating panic among the inhabitants. It's not until a prophecy is revealed that Gregor finds himself involved in plans to save the Underland. Gregor the Overlander is an epic story of fantasy and destiny.

What's a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look!

Viorst's classic tale of a little boy who must accept the reality that "some days are like that," when everything he does goes awry, is one of her most popular works. "The clever text shines."--"School Library Journal," starred review. ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.

Our latest release in the bestselling Bucket Fillers line takes the concept of bucket filling one step further by adding the idea that we also have an invisible lid. We “use our lid” to protect and keep the happiness inside our bucket. Offering charming illustrations with personified buckets, dippers, and lids, readers learn what gives happiness, what takes it away, and what protects it. This concrete concept helps children of all ages grow in understanding, kindness, self-control, resilience, empathy, and forgiveness. A valuable teaching tool for home, school, and life, this is a stand-alone or companion book to the other award-winning books by Bucket Fillers, Inc.

Through the metaphor of a simple bucket, this award-winning series of heartwarming books encourages positive behavior by showing children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love by “filling buckets.”

Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading level B. This unique set includes 5 copies of 20 tales-starring the Tiny Giant, the Robot Twins, the Magic Cupcake, and My Pet Spot-for a total of 100 books! As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features patterned text and strong picture cues, making them perfect for guided reading groups or independent reading time. Includes a complete teaching guide packed with skill-building reproducibles. Includes

• 100 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 20 titles)
• 32-page teaching guide

Meet state standards with these research-based leveled books for beginning readers! Children will love the gorgeous photos, fun topics, and BONUS comprehension skills and sight word activities included in every book. Each set includes one each of 24 different titles.

From the Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat collection. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book & CD. This soft cover storybook is illustrated in full color. The CD features unabridged storytelling by Kelsey Grammar.

Stories and lessons come alive when you animate your fingers with Monkey Mitt characters (sold separately). Characters cling by Velcro to the Monkey Mitt. Rhymes, songs, and activity suggestions included with each character set. Fits either hand of any adult.

These beautifully illustrated 16-page books help children increase vocabulary and build early reading skills. Colorful and engaging Flip Charts feature write-on/wipe-off pages—perfect for morning message, circle time, centers and small group learning! 24 titles.

Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki's simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this bestselling picture book invites young readers to use each of their five senses to explore the world around them. Both text and artwork were expert-reviewed for accuracy. As Children's Books and Their Creators put it: Aliki "treats complex topics clearly and succinctly while providing lively pictures, with informative details and humorous elements often appearing in 'balloons.'" Aliki's books continue to speak to today's young readers.

After showing kindness to a strange old woman, Shiraz receives the gift of beauty but her lazy and unkind stepsister, Nargues, suffers a less pleasant fate in this adaptation of the Grimm's fairy tale, Mother Hulda, reset in Tehran, Iran.