The podcasts of picture books should be used with the books of the same name. The meaning and wonder of the books comes from the combination of the words and pictures. The podcasts are meant to support emergent readers, reluctant readers, and readers learning English in developing a love of reading.
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The Amazing Ghost Detectivesby Daniel San Souci
The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost? Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books. |
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Animals in Winterby Henrietta Bancroft
How do animals survive in winter? Learn about the main strategies that animals use. This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company. You can learn more about the author, too. |
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Arthur Meets the Presidentby Marc Brown
Arthur writes a winning essay, but he gets very nervous when he realizes he has to read it to the President! This is part of the well-loved Arthur series. Learn more about Marc Brown at his website.
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The Black Stallion and the Shape Shifterby Steven Farley
Alec and the Black encounter a mysterious horse that seems to be the Black's double. The problem is that it disappears into the ocean with a girl on its back. Did Alec imagine it? This is the first chapter of the book. Read on for a thrilling ending. Steven Farley, son of Walter Farley, has taken up the saga of Alec Ramsey and the Black. Learn more about this classic series and its authors. |
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Christmas Trollsby Jan Brett
Treva is getting ready for Christmas when things begin to disappear. As she solves the problem, she has the most memorable Christmas of her life.
Jan Brett has written and illustrated many children's books. As with Christmas Trolls, she often combines two stories. One story is shown in pictures around the margins of the book, while the main narrative occupies the center of the page. Her website is full of activites for children and adults. |
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The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Clubby Daniel San Souci
The Club House kids discover some natural wonders on their vacation, and bring them home. Excitement spreads through the neighborhood. Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books. |
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Jack the Tripperby Gene Barretta
Terrible things begin to happen at school, beginning with Polly's stolen report. Beware! Jack the Tripper is on the loose. Or is he?
Gene Barretta is an author, illustrator and animator. |
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The Library Mouseby Daniel Kirk
Sam the mouse lives in a library. One day he decides to write a book and and put it with other library books. He gets a very surprising reaction.
Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated many books for children. |
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Louella Mae, She's Run Away!by Karen Beaumont Alarcon
This is a delightful children's book in verse, with a surprise twist and a happy ending.
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The Mighty Pigeon Clubby Daniel San Souci
The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost? Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books. |
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The Perfect Petby Margie Palatini
Elizabeth loves animals, and really wants a pet. Her parents really do not want a pet. How can they both win? Margie Palatini has written many books for children, with more on the way. Her website has information, activities, and games.
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The Rain Came Downby David Shannon
A rainstorm creates all kinds of trouble for all kinds of people. What is the solution? David Shannon is an author and illustrator. He has produced a number of well-loved children's books.
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Miss Smith's Amazing Story Bookby Michael Garland
Zack is expecting another boring year in school. Think again, Zack! Miss Smith has a way of reading that creates all the adventure Zack can handle. Visit the author at his website. |
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Mr. Tanen's Tiesby Maryann Coca-Leffler
Mr. Tanen has a collection of ties for every occasion. When he is told to start wearing blue ties, his students realize they have to take matters into their own hands.
Learn more about the author at her website.
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Snakes Are Huntersby Patricia Lauber
This colorful book introduces readers to the wide range of snakes and their survival strategies. This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company. You can learn about the author as well. The author, Patricia Lauber, has written many science books for young readers. |
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Space Station Marsby Daniel San Souci
The Club House kids have mysterious disturbances in the club house. Is it a ghost? Find out more about the author/illustrator at his website. As well as the Club House Books, Daniel San Souci has written and illustrated many other books. |
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Stella Louella's Runaway Bookby Lisa Campbell Ernst
Stella Louella involves her community in an adventure when it is time to return her library book. This author has written a number of popular children's books. |
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The Stray DogBy Marc Simont
A family meets and falls in love with a dog on a picnic. Learn more about this author/illustrator who has been working for about 70 years creating books for children.
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The Three Pigsby David Wiesner
This is a colorful twist on the traditional story that enchants young readers. David Wiesner is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books. |
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Traction Man Is Hereby Mini Grey
Traction Man and his sidekick Scrubbing Brush have many adventures after Santa brings him to a boy for Christmas. Learn more about the author.
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Trick or Treat, Smell My Feetby Diane de Groat
Gilbert has the perfect Halloween costume. Or does he? How many things can go wrong on Halloween? Diane de Groat has written and illustrated a number of well-loved children's books, many of them starring Gilbert. |
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What Lives in a Shell?by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
What is a shell? Learn about different kinds of shells and the animals that live in them. This book is one in a series of informative, beautifully illustrate books about the natural world by HarperCollins publishing company.This author has written a number of books about dinosaurs for children. |
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