Melissa Faulkner's Library
Liberty Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780448455884 | L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz | L. Frank Baum | When a tornado hits her farmhouse in Kansas, Dorothy is caught up in a whirlwind of adventure, complete with flying monkeys, talking lions, and silver slippers. Advanced readers will join Dorothy, Toto, and her friends from Oz on an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road in this Level 4 reader. The Wizard of Oz will now join classics like The Secret Garden and Alice in Wonderland in the Penguin Young Readers program! | National Geographic Books |
| 9780310741688 | Larry Makes A Choice: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Big Idea Books / Veggietales) | Poth, Karen | A Lesson in Doing the Right ThingWill Cowboy Larry take the long, hard road, or will he cheat and take the easy path during his cattle-drive test? Ride along to see how he realizes the importance of choosing to do what’s right.This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade. | Zonderkidz |
| 9781423164821 | Let's Go for a Drive! (an Elephant and Piggie Book) | Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Let's Go for a Drive! Gerald and Piggie want to hit the road! But the best-laid plans of pigs and elephants often go awry. | Hyperion | |
| 9780062381903 | Light Is All Around Us | Wendy Pfeffer | Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes—and some animals even make the sea glow! With lively illustrations and diagrams and clear, engaging text, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating look into the many ways that light brightens our world. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to clearly explain concepts like light speed. This book also includes a find out more section with activities that show why plants need light to grow and why our shadows look different throughout the day. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Russell P. Leslie, Professor and Associate Director of the Lighting Research Center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. | HarperCollins |
| 9781936214785 | Lily Hates Goodbyes (All Military Version) | Marler, Jerilyn | Lily Hates Goodbyes: a book for young military kids coping with a parent's deploymentBook website: jerilynmarler dot comIncludes video (4 min). Have tissues handy!Two versions available! Navy Version (daddy wears Navy uniform) and All Military Version (daddy wears generic BDUs).March 2012: Lily Hates Goodbyes was named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom's Choice Awards®!Lily is a young military child. Sometimes she has to say goodbye to her Daddy for about a billion days. She feels a swirl of unhappy emotions that can be scary. And she aches to feel connected to her Daddy while he's on deployment. Join Lily as she learns how to cope with her emotions and to be happy in her daily life while she looks forward to joyfully saying hello when Daddy gets home.This 32-page, full-color storybook will be a welcome companion to your military kid. Young readers are comforted by Lily's experience and reassured to see Lily's happy reunion with her Daddy.One mom wrote that her daughter carries the book with her everywhere because she never knows when she's going to feel sad about her Daddy being away. Another mom said that Lily is such a big part of her children's lives that they talk about having "Lily moments." Lily can help your military children, too.Melissa, mom to a two year old, wrote, "I can't tell you how much my daughter loves Lily Hates Goodbyes! We were already doing the sticker calendar but as soon as she heard Memories for Daddy box...well, we now have one! The difference you are making in our lives and others in the same situation is just not measurable. I truly believe that your book is going to help us survive this deployment." | Quincy Companion Books, imprint of Wyatt-MacKenzie |
| 9781467715096 | Lily Learns About Wants And Needs (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Money Basics) | Lisa Bullard | How should we handle our money? Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need?As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn't need root beer!Learn how to be wise about money! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available. | Millbrook Press ™ |
| 9781967228072 | Listening Is My Superpower: A Social Story To Help Kids Build Attention And Active Listening Skills – Learn To Follow Instructions For Children Ages 3 To 8 (My Superpower Books) | Alicia Ortego | What if listening could be your child’s greatest superpower?Imagine your little one mastering focus, communication, and empathy—just by enjoying a fun and colorful story! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, Listening Is My Superpower is the perfect kids book to teach active listening, manners, discipline, and following rules and instructions in a way kids truly understand.Meet Lucas, a curious and energetic boy who discovers that listening isn’t just about hearing—it’s a real superpower that helps him succeed in school, team sports, taking care of a pet, and more. When he learns the secret of the “Listening Star,” Lucas begins to focus better, follow directions, and connect with others through kindness and teamwork.With vibrant illustrations, fun rhymes, and relatable moments, this picture book helps kids ages 4–8 build essential life skills through engaging storytelling—and makes learning feel like play! ✅ Why Parents & Educators Love This Book: Relatable & Interactive – Real-life situations help kids connect and apply what they learn. Teaches Real Skills – The “Listening Star” gives children practical tools for better listening, discipline, and communication. Encourages Empathy & Manners – Promotes kindness, emotional awareness, and respectful behavior. Supports Homeschool Learning – Great for reinforcing social stories, behavior modeling, and personal growth. Boosts Focus & Attention – Helps kids stay on task and follow through with instructions. Fosters Teamwork – Perfect for classroom settings, sports, and cooperative play.Perfect For:Parents who want to teach their kids how to listen, follow directions, and care for others. Teachers and counselors introducing social-emotional learning in the classroom. Homeschoolers looking for engaging stories that build life skills and positive behavior. Kids who need help developing focus, communication, and emotional awareness.Help your child unlock their full potential—one page at a time.“Listening Is My Superpower” isn’t just a story; it’s a guide to lifelong success in school, relationships, and beyond.Get your copy today and empower your child with the superpower of great listening! | Slickcolors Inc |
| 9780545453530 | Little Bea | Daniel Roode | From morning to night, Little Bea buzzes through her neighborhood helping friends and having fun. | |
| 9780670784844 | Little Owl's Night | Divya Srinivasan | Little Owl enjoys a lovely night in the forest visiting his friend the raccoon, listening to the frogs croak and the crickets chirp, and watching the fog that hovers overhead. | |
| 9781338566864 | Llamas | Maya Myers | Learn all about the fascinating lives of llamas--including what they eat, where they live, how they help people, and their behavior in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers. | |
| 9781479521869 | Lookin' for Light | Eric Braun | "Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about light"-- | Capstone |
| 9781338805857 | Lost Dog: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends #2) | Brandon Todd | Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke search for a lost dog in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Miguel and Clarke help a neighbor find their lost dog, Spider. They grab their walking sticks and map. Then they set out to search the woods. Across four short stories, their adventure leads them to Spider -- and to the perfect spot for a secret fort!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork throughout, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers! | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780399246692 | Luke Goes to Bat | Rachel Isadora | Luke is not very good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports star Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying. | |
| 9781937870348 | Lying up a Storm | Julia Cook | Whenever Levi doesn't like the truth, he kinda, sorta makes up other stuff to say. One day his mother explains to him that telling lies will damage the trust of his friends and make him very sad. This book is a great resource to help children understand not only the consequences of telling a lie, but also how one lie can often lead to telling several more. | |
| 9780545325424 | Mac and Cheese | Sarah Weeks | Two cats that are as different as night and day are nevertheless best friends. | |
| 9780545065788 | Magic School Takes A Nap (Phonics Reading Program Book 1 - Short A | Quinlan B. Lee | Phonics Reading Program book 1 - short a | Scholastics |
| 9780399558863 | Magical Mermaids! (Shimmer and Shine) | Random House | Leah’s day at the petting zoo becomes a magical adventure when Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine lend a hand. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this deluxe Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781534490260 | Make A Trade, Charlie Brown! | It's Baseball Season, And Charlie Brown's Team Has Never Won A Game. How Can He Help His Team Win? Peppermint Patty Says She'll Give Him Five Of Her Players --for Snoopy! Will Charlie Brown Trade His Own Dog Just To Win A Baseball Game?--back Cover. | ||
| 9780061853890 | Marley: Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin | John Grogan | Marley's family wants their giant pumpkin to win a prize at the fair. But on the big day, Marley sends the pumpkin on a wild ride instead! | Harper Collins |
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