Readers Theater for Building Reading Fluency for Grades K-5

LIBRARY OF PLAYBOOK® STORIES FOR GRADES K-5
	Babbles Bizarre! An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Donna Williams Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Talking on the phone is Babbles Bizarre's favorite thing to do. She calls her friends near and far just to see how they are. She even calls aliens in the stars. Who will Babbles call today? It might be you! Babbles Bizarre! is an "Early Reader" story presented in rhyme for Stage 1 and 2 readers. Story Length: 988 Words 24 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 24 Download File Size: 1,613 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 1 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Sam's Secret An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Stephanie Comella Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher While Tom and his mom enjoy a sunny day at the beach with their loyal dog, Sam, some unusual things happen. Is Sam full of trouble, or does he have a bigger secret? Sam's Secret is an "Early Reader" story ideal for Stage 1 and Stage 2 readers. Story Length: 1,872 Words 27 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 27 Download File Size: 1,465 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order Jake Can't Fake It! Lessons in Character An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Linda Schwartz Illustrated by: Bev Armstrong Jake was a young dog who never did any of his chores. He didn’t feed his fish or do his homework or take out the garbage. It drove his parents and teachers crazy, not to mention making the fish hungry and the garbage smelly. Then Jake’s parents came up with a plan to help Jake be more responsible. It was simple to implement, and Jake loved it! His sloppy habits turned into a responsible routine. What did his parents do? Story Length: 1,062 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 1 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Content for Grades K - 2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Surprise! Uh-Oh! Oh, No! Lessons in Character An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Linda Schwartz Illustrated by: Bev Armstrong Mr. Fritz is a teacher who has a birthday coming up! His students want to give him a surprise party, but it seems like a lot of work for a class of young frogs to plan and put together a party. They soon learn, however, that by working together and pooling their ideas, the workload for each one becomes much less and the fun factor becomes much greater. Not only is it possible to carry out the plan, it’s quite enjoyable! But when Mr. Fritz breaks his arm, will all their well-laid plans go to waste? Not to worry! These young frogs have become so good at thinking as a team and organizing themselves that they soon come up with a great idea to save the day. The last chapter of this story is written all in rhyme! Story Length: 982 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	There's No One Like You ! Lessons in Character An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Linda Schwartz Illustrated by: Bev Armstrong Many people are sensitive about some part of their bodies. Some may think their ears stick out, or their feet are too big. In this cute, fast-paced story, all the characters have exactly the same problem! Geri the giraffe thinks her neck is too long, Ellie the elephant thinks her trunk is too big, and so forth. What a dilemma! It’s a good thing Geri’s friends point out how lucky she is to have such a wonderful long neck that can reach leaves and see things high up and far away. It’s lucky Ellie has such good friends to tell her she’s fortunate to have a strong trunk for carrying heavy logs and giving herself a shower! One by one the animals learn how marvelous it is to be different and how boring the world would be if we were all exactly the same. The story ends with a catchy rhyme containing parts for each animal to sum up what he or she learned! Story Length: 737 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Bug Off! An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Antonio Nilo Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Matt didn't like bugs! In fact, he wished they would all just bug off. One day, while Matt was trying to eat lunch in his backyard, four bugs came to visit him. They bugged him, of course, and worse than that, they wouldn't leave! Matt had no choice but to listen to what they had to say and was quite surprised with what he learned! Bug Off! is an "Early Reader" story presented in rhyme for Stage 1 and 2 readers. Story Length: 1,151 Words 28 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 1,483 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	The Three Goats Gruff Go to the Greener Side A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Written by: Krista Lundgren Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Most everybody knows the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Well, this story presents a funny and healthy twist and a dose of green vegetables, too. The troll is the same, always hungry and not very bright, but there are only two billy goats because the third is a girl! Sister Gruff has a clever plan to teach the ugly troll a lesson or two. Not only does she trick him into letting herself and her brothers cross the bridge, she educates him and the readers about the value of eating vegetables and that they darker green they are, the healthier they become. With a surprise ending, kids will love the story and the nutrition lesson, too. Story Length: 1,776 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades K - 2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	I Want My Room Back! An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Timmy’s room was a mess! It was dusty and dirty and cluttered with everything imaginable. His mother warned him what could happen if he continued to ignore the mess. But did Timmy care? Not one bit! In fact, when one dust bunny showed up at the foot of his bed, Timmy wasn’t worried at all. One little ball of dust certainly couldn’t do any harm. It was only when Stinky, Lost, and Broken moved in that Timmy started to worry. By then, of course, it was too late. The unwelcome guests quickly took over his room. Would Timmy ever be able to get his room back? Story Length: 2.005 Words 25 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 25 Download File Size: 1,076 kb	Content for Grades K-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Three Little Pigs A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Stephanie Comella Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Johnna Sandor, 4th Grade Teacher, and Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher The three little pigs know winter is coming and that they must build houses to be warm and comfortable. Big Brother and Sister Pig are lazy and want to do as little work as possible. They quickly build simple, flimsy shelters and run off to play. The youngest little pig decides he wants to build a big, strong house, not only to protect himself from the winter weather, but to be protected from the wolf he's heard exists in the forest. The other little pigs think their younger brother is silly and wasting his time; they don't even believe in the wolf! Big Brother and Sister Pig could be in for a nasty surprise. Story Length: 2,253 Words 26 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 26 Download File Size: 1,283 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-2 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	A Squirrel In Time An Original Playbook® Story Written by: AJ Namisniak Illustrated by: Chris Fregien Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers Going to the park for a picnic was a nice, normal thing to do. Nothing ever happened at the park, especially at this old, rundown park in Appleton. But Nikki and Shawna were in for a very unusual surprise. A simple ride on a merry-go-round took them much farther than they ever could have imagined. It brought them to the future! Arriving at their strange destination, they encountered an extraordinary individual, a talking squirrel, who urgently needed their help. Nikki and Shawna agreed to make changes in their own time to save the squirrel family in the future, but they would need the help of the whole community. Would the community join together? If so, all they needed was time. Story Length: 3,244 Words 31 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 31 Download File Size: 1,726 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	How To Catch Monsters An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Antonio Nilo Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers It was Saturday and, as usual, Amanda ran out to play. On this particular Saturday, however, Amanda was in for a scary surprise! Three frightening monsters were in her yard - and they were hungry! From her hiding place behind the bushes, she heard them talking about eating and suspected she and her brother, Josh, might be the main course. Josh and Amanda needed help. Their dad always knew what to do, but when they told him about the monsters, he didn’t believe them. How could they possibly catch the monsters before being caught themselves? How can kids catch monsters, anyway? Story Length: 2,590 Words 32 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 32 Download File Size: 1,766 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Klutzy Kangaroo An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Patricia Fine Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers Kenny is a young kangaroo. As all kangaroos do, he attends school to learn important lessons like jumping and hopping. Kenny tries very hard to learn these necessary skills, but he is hampered by his rather large tail. Some students make fun of him. Poor Kenny feels as if he will never be good at anything, but then a new Karate class is introduced at school. Kenny finds that his overgrown tail can actually help him excel at Karate. Can Kenny change from the Klutzy Kangaroo to the Karate Kangaroo? Story Length: 2,462 Words 31 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 31 Download File Size: 1,346 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The String Thing An Original Playbook® Story Written by: David L. Burrier Adapted to Playbook® Format by: Susan Ingebretson Illustrated by: Robert Snyder Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers The old adage "to spin a yarn" means "to tell a tale." Well, if yarn can tell a story, wait until you read what string can do! In this delightful and lively story, the adults of the village, both royal and common, with their single-minded thinking, can't seem to accomplish the rescue of someone who's fallen down a deep, dark hole. Thanks to a wise king and a special gift he gives to every child in the kingdom, and to one child who steps forward in courage, a profound idea is born. You may well ask, "How can a story about string become a legend?" See how a simple ball of string became a symbol of the power of cooperation and collaboration for an entire kingdom. Story Length: 2,122 Words 28 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 2,551 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 3 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Little Red Riding Hood A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Sue Cramer Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Johnna Sandor, 4th Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher If you were skipping through the forest on your way to your grandmother’s house carrying a basket of goodies, would you stop and talk to a big, bad wolf? Of course not! Little Red’s parents warned her not to talk to strangers, and talking to a wolf is about as strange as you can get! But Little Red didn’t pay attention. What do parents know anyway? Well, it turns out they know quite a bit. Little Red would soon find this out, but would it be a lesson learned too late? Who could possibly save her now? Based on the classic story. Story Length: 1,771 Words 19 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 19 Download File Size: 601 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Goldilocks and the Three Bears A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Elaine Carlson Illustrated by: Mikhail Belomlinsky Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Gail Gilpin, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Goldilocks knew she wasn’t supposed to sneak into other people’s houses. It was something a person should never, ever do. But her curiosity got the best of her. Worse yet, the house she picked just happened to belong to a family of bears. This was definitely not the place for a little girl. The bears didn’t think so either. How would they react to their uninvited guest? In this new twist of the timeless tale, Goldilocks meets a little bear who has trouble making friends. The other children of the forest think he is too big, or too furry, or that his ears are too small. But for Goldilocks, he’s just right. Story Length: 2,337 Words 28 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 4,975 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Dr. Fox and the Nosy Pig An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Joanna Horn Illustrated by: Cara Brull and Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher This is the story of Pugsy Pig and his very big nose. Pugsy is unhappy because he doesn't look like the other animals on the farm. At the suggestion of his animal friends, Pugsy visits Doctor Fox who tries several times to make the pig's nose smaller. Pugsy's first new nose looks like a chicken's beak and his second, like a goat's nose! Will Pugsy be happier if he looks like someone else, or is it better to be himself? Story Length: 2,597 Words 23 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 23 Download File Size: 1,094 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Berry Pie Mystery An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Louise Shultz Illustrated by: Jimmy Chau Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Children like mysteries, and most children love pie. Imagine how much they’ll like a story with both! It was time for the Forest Festival, and all the forest animals were invited. Everyone was going to be there, and they all planned to bring their favorite pies to share. But someone was stealing the pies! How could a thing like that happen? Will the children be able to figure out WHO is stealing the pies, and, more importantly, WHY? Is there someone with a greedy appetite, or is it actually a wonderful surprise for everyone? Story Length: 3,194 Words 29 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 29 Download File Size: 1,785 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Doing the Dinosaur Dip An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Nancy D'Aleo-Russey Illustrated by: Sheryl Rogers Edited for Multi-Level Readability by:: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher Rex T. Rex, Sammy Stegosaurus and Aria Allosaurus play in their own rock and roll band. Sammy and Aria keep telling Rex T. Rex that he needs to practice the band's new songs, but Rex seems to think he doesn't need practice. Rex would much rather watch TV and listen to his favorite rock star, Triple T. Triceratops. When the band performs at a sold-out show, will Rex be ready? Story Length: 1,162 Words 17 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 17 Download File Size: 721 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-3 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Also available in Spanish and Dual Spanish/English Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Jack and the Beanstalk A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Sue Cramer Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by:: Johnna Sandor, 4th Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher. After selling their only cow for a few beans, Jack climbs an enormous beanstalk, meets a fairy, encounters a giant, and saves the whole town on his quest to help his mother pay for food. How can a young boy take on so much responsibility and become such a hero? Based on the classic story. Story Length: 3,375 Words 32 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 35 Download File Size: 2,320 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Ucky Duck A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Elaine Carlson Illustrated by: Chris Werner Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher In this modern twist of The Ugly Duckling, Spencer realizes that he doesn't fit in. His friends try to help him with many make-over attempts, from braces to tattoos, but he simply doesn't look like the rest of his family! What will Spencer do? Based on the classic story. Story Length: 2,195 Words 25 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 25 Download File Size: 2,107 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Ick! I'm Sick! An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Nicole Swanson, 5th Grade Teacher Ah choo! This twisted tale about three children who get sick at school will show you what NOT to do when you’re sick. A mischievous cold bug named Spike tricks the children into thinking they can “give” their colds away, when they are actually spreading them. With every uncovered cough and sneeze, Spike and his fellow germs grow stronger and louder. When the whole school becomes infected with germs, the school nurse decides it is time to separate fact from fiction about viruses. Read this wildly entertaining story to teach kids about proper cold etiquette and prevention. Story Length: 2,437 Words 36 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 29 Download File Size: 728 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 1-5 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages1 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Coopersville Capers An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Emily Gail Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher, Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher What happens when playing tricks and pranks goes terribly wrong? Luke and his best friends discover that "getting even" with girls isn't as much fun as they thought. Third grade has never been more exciting ... that is, until Miss Plum, the third grade teacher of Coopersville Elementary School, finds her way into the mischief. With more than just a few tricks up their sleeves, these 3rd-graders discover the true meaning of cooperation! Story Length: 4,033 Words 280 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 30 Download File Size: 447 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	The Ice Cream Dream An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Patricia Fine Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers Mr. MacRicee is a man who loves ice cream. He eats it every day and enjoys all different flavors. His favorite store is the Sweet Treat Shop where he goes after dinner for a single scoop cone. Things are about to change, though, because Mr. MacRicee likes ice cream a little too much. You could never imagine the kind of trouble that is just around the corner. Story Length: 2,736 Words 31 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 31 Download File Size: 2,295 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Littlest Princess and the Butterfly An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Michael Murray Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by:: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher It’s hard to be different, especially if people can’t accept you the way you are. Princess Kristina was very tiny, so tiny she could stand up in her father’s hand. Her parents felt her size had to be a blessing that she would manifest itself in time. But the other children in the kingdom wouldn’t play with her. In a land far distant, a butterfly named Willow had a similar problem. He was a plain butterfly in a world where all the butterflies were beautiful. One night, Princess Kristina made a desperate wish, a wish that by way of some special magic found its way to Willow. The wish gave Willow new courage, and he discovered a way to completely transform himself. Now he wished to make a difference in Kristina’s life. Story Length: 2,979 Words 33 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 33 Download File Size: 3,119 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Me They Hardly See An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Krista Lundgren Illustrated by: Cara Brull Ten-year old Natalie Swift is a bright, confident girl just setting her goal of becoming a professional ballerina after speaking to a ballet dancer at her school’s Career Fair. Natalie also happens to have a disability, and when several classmates make fun of her and tell her she can’t be a dancer, she begins to think that maybe what they say is true! Fortunately, a new friend, Emma, steps up, hoping she can help Natalie rediscover her positive spirit and pursue her dream. Meanwhile, Emma’s little brother faces his own battle as his potential is overlooked. Can these two kids trust in their imaginations and give themselves a chance to shine? Story Length: 3,080 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-4 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Sundance and the Bully An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Jan Abbott Illustrated by: Bret Berndes Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher Sundance, the new kitten in the family, has a lot to learn, especially since his unusual tail has come to the attention of the neighborhood bully cat. How can Sundance safely stop the endless taunting of nasty Bully Cat? In a story that deals with working together against bullying, these cats have some pretty smart ideas. Can they really make a difference? Story Length: 4,862 Words 50 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 42 Download File Size: 1,102 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-5 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Legend of Lightning Larry Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Doug Gallery Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers No outlaw could ever draw as fast as Lightning Larry. But what really terrifies bad men everywhere is that peculiar gun of his—it doesn't shoot bullets, it shoots bolts of light that could put a smile on any man's face! The small town of Brimstone is having trouble with a gang of outlaws led by Evil-Eye McNeevil. Larry steps in to clean up the town. Can Larry's quick hands and special gun stop the gang, or will the citizens of Brimstone have to put up with Evil-Eye forever? Find out in this rip-roaring original tale of a gunfighter with a huge smile and a hankering for lemonade. Story Length: 1,367 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order Mini, the Super Watermelon An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Dianna Cleveland Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Nicole Swanson, 5th Grade Teacher What comes to mind when you think of watermelons? You might think how sweet and delicious they are, or *how large and heavy they are.* But did you know watermelons are also super foods packed with vitamins, and they contain Lycopene, an anti-oxidant that helps rid the body of damaging substances? There are also miniature watermelons that are just as delicious and nutritious, but grow to a much more practical size? Well, this is just what Mini, the only miniature watermelon in her patch, learns when she decides to wander away from the vine all by herself. Even though the large, oval-shaped watermelons make fun of her for being so little and round, Mini learns at a nearby Farmer's Market that small watermelons are what everyone wants! Discover Mini's superpowers and some interesting facts about watermelon in this adorable story about a powerful little heroine. Story Length: 3,149 Words 24 bound pages (fully illustrated-notebook size) Download Pages to Print: 35 including Supplements Download File Size: 2,022 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-5 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available Content for Grades 2-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Included FREE!
	Master Man Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Jorge Higuera Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers A man named Shadusa believes he is the strongest man in the world. He tells his wife, Shettu, "From now on, just call me Master Man." But Shettu says, "Quit your foolish boasting. No matter how strong you are, there will always be someone stronger. And watch out, or someday you may meet him." In a tale that deals with the dangers of boastful pride, Shadusa gets into more trouble than he ever bargained for. Read this West African fable to find out if Shadusa really is Master Man. Story Length: 1,406 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	The Hidden One Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers In this Native American Indian folktale, Little Scarface must endure the taunting and cruelty of her beautiful, yet selfish, older sister. The other members of her tribe tease her and believe she is ugly and clumsy. But Little Scarface knows there is more to her than most can see. In a tale of compassion, honesty, and discovery, she is determined to take her turn to visit the Hidden One in the hopes of becoming his bride. If beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder, will the hidden beauty inside of her win his heart, or will her sister get there first? Find out in this twist of a Cinderella tale. Story Length: 1,507 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 2-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Elves and the Shoemaker A Playbook® Original Story Retold by: Ken Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Mikhail Belomlinsky Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher A long time ago, there lived a shoemaker and his wife. The shoemaker was a gifted artist, but he was clumsy, and he had trouble sewing the fine stitches of his designs with his awkward, pudgy fingers. Consequently, the shoemaker wasn't very successful, and the couple was very poor. One night, three little elves came to visit, and seeing the plight of the shoemaker, decided to break their elvish code and help him out. They had delicate, nimble fingers, and although they weren't creative artists, they were very good at sewing. This story is based on the original Grimm tale, but is presented from a different perspective, and gives the reader a new view of the old classic. Story Length: 3,943 Words 48 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 23 Download File Size: 1,428 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order The Great Rhyme Travel Machine A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Gregory Brown Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier On the eve of the Summersville Elementary Invention Fair, twins, Melinda and Marcus, are still racing to finish a most unusual project. Their invention, The Great Rhyme Travel Machine, is designed to bring famous people from the past into the future! It may only be a cardboard box with aluminum foil and some lights, but it could hold a big surprise! The students know their machine doesn’t have to actually work to win the competition. Creativity and vision is what counts with the judges. When their favorite teacher, Miss Chalk, lets them stay after school to finish their invention, the twins begin to hear strange noises in their classroom. Mysteriously and magically, their machine works and out come two famous people, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Edison! This fun and creative story provides opportunities for students to use their imaginations in admiring and honoring famous people of the past. Great for Social Studies content. Story Length: 4,482 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-5 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with.. Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with.. Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Great Rhyme Travel Machine Presents: African American Heroes A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Gregory Brown Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier As Summersville students listen to their teacher, Miss Chalk, read from her long lost diary, they are deeply inspired. One entry, detailing the famous “I Have A Dream” speech, leaves twelve year old Kelly spellbound. Motivated to do something important, she decides to run for Sixth Grade Class President! Unfortunately, her drive is short lived. Realizing there’s never been a historical president with green eyes, dark skin and pretty long braids, she feels defeated. To keep their frustrated friend from dropping out of the election, Melinda and Marcus reactivate The Great Rhyme Travel Machine for some answers. What follows is a moving lesson that teaches kids what being a leader really means. Endearing childhood versions of George Washington Carver and Shirley Chisholm travel through time to motivate Kelly and her friends. This script not only promotes positive Character Education and Black History themes, but also mirrors the excitement of present day elections. Vote “YES” for another exciting adventure in rhyme! Story Length: 4,331 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with.. Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Great Rhyme Travel Machine Presents: Saving Planet Earth A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Gregory Brown Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Miss Chalk’s elementary students are about to become true caretakers of Planet Earth. They’re in route to their very first ocean field trip! Twins, Melinda and Marcus, along with their best friend Kelly, can hardly wait! Following close behind their activity bus is Mr. Scrubit, the school custodian. His old pickup truck carries a special surprise…courtesy of Miss Chalk. However, things do not go as planned. Upon arrival to their destination, the classmates discover that the beach has been trashed. Marcus witnesses more disrespectful visitors tossing garbage on the sand, and he is disappointed. To renew his faith in saving the planet, Miss Chalk reveals a secret: The Great Rhyme Travel Machine and the silver rhyme book are close at hand! Excitement escalates when childhood versions of Rachel Carson and John Denver are transported through time to the present. Motivating the kids with their talents and knowledge, the two nature lovers also get a peek at their own historic legacies! Story Length: 5,220 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with.. Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Using dialogue filled with Science and Social Studies themes, this script teaches a valuable lesson on practical ways kids can help our planet. Filled with meaningful rhymes and a catchy new song, it will have readers “Going Green” with pride! Story set includes an entertaining and educational DVD with on-screen lyrics to help students learn the song, "I'm Going Green." Also meet the author, illustrator, and singer! Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	My Wide World of Sports A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Francesca Passudetti Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Michael wasn’t interested in sports. The only things he really liked to do were play video games and eat snacks. Then one day, his TV stopped working. Instead of video games, he could only see his pudgy reflection in the dark glass. When one of his friends invited him to watch his soccer practice, he reluctantly went along out of lack of something better to do. Out on the soccer field, Michael met up with his friends who each practiced a favorite sport, popular in his or her own culture. It was fun to learn about sports from around the world, but unfortunately, Michael wasn’t good at any of them. When the kids decided to cool off in the pool, however, things were about to change! Amazingly, once Michael hit the water, his awkwardness turned into agility, and he was a stronger and faster swimmer than any of the other kids. Was it possible that one day Michael Phillips would not only be good at a sport, but would excel? Story Length: 3,208 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with.. Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Tiny Heroes of the Waves A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff Illustrated by: Jimmy Chau Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers What can five little sea creatures, some of them barely more than an inch long, possibly do against two large, fierce, and powerful sharks? You'd be surprised! When these five little friends set off on a fantastic adventure in the warm waters off the coast of Brazil, not only do they encounter strange mysteries and objects of great beauty, they find themselves involved in something much greater and more dangerous than they ever imagined possible. Will they be able to face their fears and get the help they need? After all, once the full moon rises above the waves at midnight, it will be too late…. Story Length: 4,286 Words 64 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 30 Download File Size: 981 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Fairy and the Frog A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Stephanie Ireys Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers Frogs had disliked fairies for a very long time, and fairies absolutely never talked to frogs. That was just the way things were, until one young fairy's curiosity changed things. Pixie Lou, the daughter of the Fairy Queen, didn't understand why fairies and frogs couldn't get along, so she disguised herself as a dragonfly and flew over to meet some frogs and find out for herself. She came across George, who just happened to be a frog prince, lying in the sun. And he wasn't bad at all! In fact, he was quite nice and very funny, and the two became fast friends. So what was the big deal? Well, there was something Pixie Lou didn't know. There was a reason fairies and frogs didn't get along, a horrible secret hidden amongst the beautiful flowers of the tranquil river valley. It was definitely not a good idea for a fairy to be in the frog kingdom, something Pixie Lou would soon discover. Story Length: 4,623 Words 48 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 25 Download File Size: 957 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 3-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Baseball Equation An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Kyle Namisniak Illustrated by: Antonio Nilo Tyler was great at math. In fact, he was great at all school subjects. But what he really wanted to do was play baseball. His friends tried to help him, his coach encouraged him, but he just couldn’t get it. Some of the kids at school made fun of him, and he would dread having to go out onto the field when it was time to play. One Saturday, he was determined he would practice until he played well, but even with his best efforts, he couldn’t make any progress. Luckily for Tyler, the school janitor had been watching, and together they figured out a formula that would use Tyler’s strengths to his advantage. For the first time, Tyler saw baseball from a new angle. But would this information help his game? Would Tyler ever be good at baseball? Story Length: 3,812 Words 44 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 22 Download File Size: 1,688 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3-5 Click here to view/print summary an image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Fabulous Food Detectives An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Susan Ingebretson Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier There’s always something cooking at Kayley and Madison’s house. Their father is ‘The Zesty Chef’ on his own TV show, which features healthy cooking with whole foods. He creates the tastiest recipes on the planet! The whole family loves to experiment—with science and with food. With their project for the school science fair, the Zest girls may have discovered a way to do both at once! Experiments are all about trying new things, even if you don’t know what will happen. Will everything go as planned or will everyone learn something new? Story Length: 3,519 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2-5 Click here to view/print summary an image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Hairless Bear An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Susan Ingebretson Illustrated by: Tony Jacobs Remo loves his ordinary bear life in Woodfield, but his family is acting strange. His annoying sister is far too nice! Mother Bear talks too much and Father Bear hardly talks at all. Is all this fuss because he’s sick? When will everything just get back to normal? Story Length: 5,983 Words 66 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 31 Download File Size: 1,105 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-6 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Armando & Amanda An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Patricia Fine Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Patricia and John Fine, Retired Teachers Armando Armadillo is a master at inventing exciting games, but he never knows when to stop! Soon after his family moves to South America, he is challenged to create ten new games in ten days, and in order to do that, he lets his enthusiasm and imagination run wild. This time, he inadvertently puts himself, his family, and his friends in danger of armadillo poachers! Will Armando be able to think his way out of this escapade? Story Length: 5,933 Words 64 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 32 Download File Size: 581 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-6 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.

	Rikki Tikki Tavi A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Stephanie Comella Illustrated by: Mikhail Belomlinsky Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Nancy Eschen, 4th Grade Teacher, Tammy Turley, 2nd Grade Teacher Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is the story of a brave, young mongoose who saves his garden from two evil cobras. Rikki-Tikki makes many friends in the garden, but two fierce cobras want him to leave ... and they aren't going to ask nicely. Will Rikki-Tikki leave quietly, or will he stay and protect his new family? Based on the classic story. Story Length: 4,687 Words 62 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 30 Download File Size: 2,180 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-7 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 6 *or,* (Single-Level) Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	Rumple Stilt Who? A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Elaine Carlson Illustrated by: Len Gatdula Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher In this silly twist of the classic tale, Rumplestiltskin, Sir Knight has a problem with getting things straight. Because of his mixed up messages, the beautiful maid, Gwendolyn, is locked in the King's cellar with a very mean little troll! How can just one Knight confuse a whole kingdom? Based on the classic story. Story Length: 4,680 Words 56 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 29 Download File Size: 701 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-7 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 1 - 5 *or,* (Single-Level) Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Watchamacallit Wizardry An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Louis Shultz Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher Billy loved anything that was unusual or mysterious. He would often go on adventures and would pretend to be a wizard seeking the answers to life's funny riddles. Little did he know his curiosity was about to lead him into a truly magical world, far beyond anything he had ever imagined. Only this world wasn't make believe, this time it was for real. Billy would find himself in a truly wonderful place, filled with the mystery and adventure he had always longed for. Even better, for reasons beyond human comprehension, he was meant to enter this special realm. Why he was led there, however, would prove to be the greatest mystery of all. Story Length: 7,858 Words 71 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 36 Download File Size: 790 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-7 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2-5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	How Sandy Got Her Spin An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Sandy Slade Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier It is a typical school morning, but when the principal, Mrs. Johanson, makes a special announcement about a surprise assembly program, everything changes. Students energetically file into the multi-purpose room, chattering about what or *who* might be involved in the exciting assembly. When a certain boy sees a woman sitting on stage with several basketballs, he's skeptical as to what a woman might teach him about basketball ... but when he sees what Sandy Spin can do, his only question is, "Can boys do that, too?" Meanwhile, another student resolves to overcome her fears and shyness and do something brave, like perform in front of an audience like Sandy Spin, while another learns the importance of hard work and determination while keeping a sense of humor all along the way. *Students* in this story make up a rapping basketball handling routine that *readers* actually get to perform in a group with a "mini-basketball" that comes with this story set. Also included in the story is a DVD with real footage of Sandy "Spin" Slade as she performs basketball tricks, talks about what motivated her career, and shares an important message with kids. Story Length: 6,764 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-7 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3-5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. This charming, funny, and motivating story is based on and written by real-life, famous sports entertainer Sandy "Spin" Slade who has been a professional basketball handling performer for over 20 years. Sandy has performed half-time shows for numerous NBA games across the country and other basketball events around the world. She also inspires students in school assemblies across America and encourages them to overcome their fears, learn from their mistakes, and never give up practicing! Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	A Snail's Pace Race A Playbook® Original Story Written by: Patricia Fine Illustrated by: Jimmy Chau and Quinn Benedict Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher It is the day of the great race, and all the snails are excited. Many of the runners have trained hard, followed special diets, and bought new equipment. They all want to win. But some snails think they can depend on their reputations and fancy equipment and clothes without bothering to train, and rely on their popularity with the crowd to achieve first place. But will popularity win this race? A dynamic read aloud, complete with a screaming fan, roaring crowd, and interesting commentary-like dialogue from reporters Robin Bailey and Chris Cole. All the readers together form the "Crowd" and participate by cheering, booing, and expressing excitement throughout the race. If the costume kit is purchased, each member of the "Crowd" is given a pom pom to shake. Story Length: 3,244 Words 50 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 25 Download File Size: 1,178 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	The Other Side of My Heart Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13-21 & Mark 6:30-44 A retelling of the Biblical parable in Playbook® Format Written by: Susan Ingebretson Illustrated by: Kathleen Olander Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher As the head of his household, Jeremiah is an admirable provider for his family. But, it is his wife, Naomi's, care and compassion that leads to this retelling of a familiar New Testament Biblical story. Jesus performs a miracle that is undeniable when He feeds a crowd of thousands with only five loaves of bread and two fish. Naomi is sure to embrace this recent miracle, but what about Jeremiah? Is he ready to accept the teachings of Jesus Christ? Based on the classic Bible story. Story Length: 3,519 Words 53 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 24 Download File Size: 665 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 4 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Peter Pan A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Margaret Ann Webber Illustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, Retired School Teacher Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up, has become the hero of every child's imaginary adventures, and Neverland has become the destination of every child's dream. Voyaging through the starry night with Tinker Bell to a magical island becomes a distinct possibility in this story. Can ordinary children experience such flights of fancy? Can they conjure up visions of loyal friendship and black-hearted treachery? They can, of course, but then will they want to remain in this fantastic land, refusing to return to their normal lives once they have realized such experiences? Based on the classic tale. Story Length: 5,732 Words 58 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 824 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2 - 6 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	A Sweet Escape A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Stephanie Comella and Elaine Carlson Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers Everybody knows that fairy tales aren't real, right? But what if you found yourself in the middle of one anyway? Take "Hansel and Gretel," for example. The house made of the most delicious candies and cookies and cakes you could imagine would be absolutely marvelous, wouldn't it? But what about the witch? What if she were real too? This is exactly the situation in which Greg and Heidi find themselves. They can hardly believe it, but there's no time for amazement-it's already too late. A modern twist of the timeless tale. Story Length: 5,646 Words 50 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 22 Download File Size: 697kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 6 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	The String Thing An Original Playbook® Story Written by: David L. Burrier Illustrated by: Robert Snyder The old adage "to spin a yarn" means "to tell a tale." Well, if yarn can tell a story, wait until you read what string can do! In this delightful and lively story, the adults of the village, both royal and common, with their single-minded thinking, can't seem to accomplish the rescue of someone who's fallen down a deep, dark hole. Thanks to a wise king and a special gift he gives to every child in the kingdom, and to one child who steps forward in courage, a profound idea is born. You may well ask, "How can a story about string become a legend?" See how a simple ball of string became a symbol of the power of cooperation and collaboration for an entire kingdom. Story Length: 4,666 Words 52 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 27 Download File Size: 1,443 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit™ Available
	Princess and the Pea A timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format Retold by: Margaret Ann Webber Illustrated by: Antonio Nilo Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Patricia and John Fine, Retired Teachers What happens when you mix one cold, soggy, yet self-confident princess, one eccentric, cunning queen with a good dose of common sense, one intelligent, yet extremely sarcastic royal servant, and 15 different ways to say the word "pea"? You end up with the perfect recipe for an incredibly funny and delightful twist to the classic story, The Princess and the Pea. This story will charmingly catch you off guard. It's modern, it's silly, it's fast-paced, and there's even a surprise ending! Will you see it coming? Story Length: 3,906 Words 56 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 665 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3 - 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	Jacob's Magic Mittens An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Susan Ingebretson Illustrated by: Tony Jacobs Jacob's family is poor, and his life is hard, but this doesn't stop him from dreaming! He wishes his family didn't have to accept charity, and he desperately wants life to change. He feels ashamed and powerless. When he receives a pair of bright red, overly large hand-made mittens for his birthday, he only feels worse, but suddenly unexplained and strange things begin to happen! And when danger strikes, Jacob discovers he needs all the help he can get. Will the mysterious gift give Jacob the confidence to act before time runs out? This heartwarming story reminds readers of what is truly important when life is not going how you would choose. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you don't wish for! Story Length: 5,436 Words 46 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 825kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	The Veggie Rap An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Samuel Chen Illustrated by: Georgia Peschel In this story a young, meat-eating boy learns the benefits of becoming a vegetarian in a strange, magical way. After being sent to his room without dinner, the young boy is taken by a dream to a magical vegetarian island where he meets an unusual genie. This story is presented in rhyme and is fun to RAP to with family and friends. Story Length: 1,757 Words 44 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 28 Download File Size: 2,303 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-8 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 4 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Soccer Stars An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Dianna Cleveland Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Patricia and John Fine, Retired Teachers Luis loves soccer, as does everyone in Mexico! But for Luis, it was his life, and his greatest dream was to someday play for Mexico in the World Cup. He believed he was the best player on the team, but no one else seemed to notice! His coach, his teacher, and everyone in town only seemed to be interested in Alejandro. Alejandro's grandfather had been a great soccer player-so what! And Alejandro had invented a special kick-big deal! Luis was jealous so Luis did something drastic to take the attention off Alejandro. But he caused more damage than he could have imagined and his envy was replaced with a horrible sense of guilt. His grandmother talked to him about forgiveness, but Luis was certain that this time there was no way out. How could the townspeople, and especially Alejandro, ever forgive him? Story Length: 4,499 Words 64 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 39 Download File Size: 981 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 4-9 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 2-5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Mini-Costume Kit Available
	Ana Conda An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Patricia Fine Illustrated by: Sally Leonard Snakes have dreams, too! Ana Conda proves it in this fantastically funny tale of a young anaconda searching for her destiny. After realizing that the tropical rainforests of Brazil are not the place for self-discovery, Ana travels on an adventure to Rio where she discovers her true fate: to be a ballerina! But, wait, snakes have no feet! How can Ana realize her dream of dancing without what all dancers need? Story Length: 8,150 Words 74 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 44 Download File Size: 1,317 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	Content for Grades 5-6 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Lois Brightwater Illustrated by: Peddler Polly's favorite town to visit is Taletown-known for the many wonderful stories its citizens tell. Lately, however, something mysterious is happening. No one can remember the stories they've been told so many times before. Can Peddler Polly solve the mystery? Find out who's behind the story stealing in this adventurous tale dealing with the consequences of replacing stories with television. Story Length: 1,322 Words SELECT this 3-story book and choose options to order.	Content for Grades 5-6 Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.
	The Quest For the Eagle (Journeys of Discovery Series) Written by: Pat Fine Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier This story is loosely based on the legendary search by the early Aztecs for the site of their homeland, the future city of Tenochtitlan – modern-day Mexico City. Following the prophecy of their god, Huitzilopochtli, the families that are involved here – two brothers and their wives and children – together with the rest of their tribe – have endured life-long hardships in attaining their goal. Their persistence in the face of seemingly endless journeying and constant privation, and their eventual triumph in achieving this promised goal is a tribute to their belief in a supernatural power, and the strength of their desire to provide for a better future for their children. Here again, students are offered the opportunity to portray characters that continued to believe, in spite of physical challenges and personal doubts. SELECT this 3-story book and choose options to order. Bound For Plymouth (Journeys of Discovery Series) Written by: Pat Fine Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier Have you ever been on a cruise ship, or seen commercials for one on TV? They really make it look like fun, but when the Pilgrims sailed to America back in the 1600s, their voyage was a far cry from enjoyable. Their ship was cold and damp, as well as smelly and leaky, and the rough motion often made the passengers seasick. Most of the passengers lived together on a lower deck with only blankets to divide the cramped space into doubtful privacy. They used buckets for toilets, their food was wormy and almost inedible, and it wasn’t just the animals that had fleas! But they were willing to undergo such discomfort in order that their dearest wish for freedom could become reality. This story enables students to experience – on a smaller scale – what life was like on that historic sea voyage. SELECT this 3-story book and choose options to order. The Mustermill Project An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Louis Shultz I llustrated by: John Portez Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher Billy is back, and the marvels he encounters are more fabulous than ever! In "The Mustermill Project," which is the sequel to "Watchamacallit Wizardry," Billy and his friend, Casey, dedicate themselves to researching the mysteries surrounding old Mac Vervill's farm. The strange phenomena never cease, and the more they learn, the more they want to know. As they study the incredible magical waterfall, the gigantic plants, the exploding flower bulbs, and the glowing gold rocks, they feel they are on the verge of making a big discovery. If they could just fit all the pieces together, they think they just might find out what's behind it all. If you want to discover the meaning of "Weejee to a Mustermill," introduced in the first book, you won't want to miss this fascinating sequel. Story Length: 10,891 Words 90 bound pages (fully illustrated-paperback size) Download Pages to Print: 45 Download File Size: 1,041 kb SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order Protecting the Magic An Original Playbook® Story Written by: Louis Shultz I llustrated by: John Portez In this intriguing sequel following “Watchamacallit Wizardry” and “The Mustermill Project,” Billy and his best friend, Casey, are growing up and helping old Mac with chores at his farm. When Mac’s dog uncovers a Native American artifact out in the cornfield, the boys jump back into the mystery of the magical waterfall, the gigantic plants, the exploding flower bulbs, and the glowing rocks. With new clues at every turn, Billy and Casey are more excited than ever to find out the origin of the magic they’ve encountered. Meanwhile, Billy’s father has joined the project and is working on experiments that could lead to amazing scientific advances! When a nosy stranger shows up at Mac’s farm, Casey, Billy, and his father realize the importance of protecting the secret from discovery and misuse. Why is Douglas McKenzie so interested in Mac’s farm? Will the ideas Billy’s father has amount to anything useful? In this series finale, some magical history that was nearly lost may be saved as they explore their American Indian roots, and those of the farm, too! Note to Educators: This story contains themes of energy conservation and alternative fuel development. Story Length: 8,920 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order The Gifts of Wali Dad Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Nicolas Bird Though Wali Dad lives in a hut, he feels he needs nothing more than he has. So when he sees that the coins he has saved have filled a pot to the brim, he isn't sure what to do with the money. At last he buys a lovely gold bracelet and sends it as a gift to the Queen of Khaistan. But what will he do with the gorgeous silks that the Queen sends back? Why, send them to the King of Nekabad, of course! And when the King sends back twelve fine horses, who should get them but the Queen of Khaistan? The gifts and the humor keep growing until it takes two heavenly visitors to set things right, in this charming folktale from the Punjab. Story Length: 1,455 Words SELECT this 3-story book and choose options to order.	*Content for Grades 5-8* Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 4-6 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Content for Grades 5-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 4-6 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. Content for Grades 5-8 Available in... Advantage (Multi-Level) Format with... Character Roles Written at Reading Stages 3-5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character. 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	Master Maid Told by: Aaron Shepard Illustrated by: Stephen Aitken Leif is a likeable fellow, but he never wants to listen to anyone, and he always has to do things his own way. So when his father warns him not to go work for the troll, that's just what he does! The troll seems nice enough, but the jobs he gives Leif are trickier than they seem. Leif can only succeed with the advice of a beautiful and mysterious maiden he discovers in the troll's kitchen. But will he be wise enough to take her advice? And what will they do when the troll figures out he's been fooled? A lively Norwegian folktale that goes to show that women know best. Story Length: 2,050 Words SELECT-View Pricing and Choose Options to Order	*Content for Grades 5-9* Available in... Single-Level Format with All Roles at Stage 5 Click here to view/print summary and image of each character.