LIBRARY OF PLAYBOOK® STORIES FOR GRADES K-5
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How Many Are We?
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Lil loves to be on a farm because there are so many animals to count! In fact, there should be ten animals, but they keep disappearing! How can she count to ten when all of the animals aren’t there? And where do they go anyway? At first Lil can only count to three, or four, or seven, or nine, but never to ten. Finally, all of the animals come back from their various travels to theme parks, soccer tournaments and snorkeling, and she happily reaches her goal of counting to ten with this adorably fun group of farm animals!n.
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Live to Learn!
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Ben and Chad are both young boys who attend school, but their similarities end there. Ben lives in the Congo, and although he loves school and desires very much to learn, he often is unable to attend school because of circumstances beyond his control. Chad has everything he needs to attain an excellent education with very little effort on his part, but he’s uninterested in learning. This story shows the very real differences that exist in opportunities to attend school around the world, what we tend to take for granted, and just how important it is to have a positive attitude and a passionate desire to learn.
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Just Try It!
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
In this story, children learn about the importance of fruits and vegetables. As part of the lesson, they are encouraged to try as many new fruits and vegetables as possible. The four children who are willing to try the most fruits and vegetables are given the prize of a day to the water park, as it takes energy to play at a water park! They also get bragging rights as the bravest children in the class. This story also teaches that it’s okay to try something and not to like it; the important thing is to try. The moral of the story is twofold: first of all, fruits and vegetables are vital for our health and wellbeing, and second, it’ss important to try new things because you just might like them!
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Music is Magic
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
The characters in this story are all musical instruments: the teacher is a bell, and the students are a drum, a tambourine, cymbals, and maracas. The students are asked to work in pairs and create new words (lyrics) to familiar tunes. As they work, they learn that by putting their voices and sounds together, they make a better song than by singing solely in pairs. Also, as the story is unfolding, at the bottom of each page, theater seats are slowly filling with an audience ! At the end of the story, the students put on a marvelous concert for the now full theater of people, while mingling their voices together and producing beautiful songs. An optional instrument kit is included with this delightful story that includes child-sized maracas, a bell, adrum, a tambourine, and cymbals so that students can make the musical sounds as the choral read portions of the script.
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My Season
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall, Lin likes them all! But which one does she likes the most? She finds it’s very hard to decide as each season tries its best to convince her that it is the greatest. As each season tells her about itself, she thinks, that yes, she must like it the most. But in the end, she is still unsure. Which will it be? Lin finally realizes that she likes each season in it’s own time, and doesn’t have to pick a favorite after all!
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Open Your Eyes to Exercise!
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
It’s summer, and summer means camp! One of the fun things to do at camp is learn new exercises. The camp counselor asks the c hildren to share exercises they know, and each child contributes one, like the Body Wobble and the Scissor Jump. The camp counselor creates a catchy rhyme to teach these kids how to get active with fun, simple exercises. He combines the exercises in a routine to wake the children up in the morning. It gets their bodies moving and ‘opens their eyes to exercise!’!
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People Pals
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
It is career day at school, and the children’s parents have come to talk about what they do for a living. There is a fireman, a nurse, a police woman, and a postman. The teacher also talks about her job, and another parent discusses his job as a garbageman. Children have a chance to hear about community helpers and what they do to help people. They then discuss what they might like to be when they grow up, and the same question is put to the readers. There are community helpers and so many other choices! There is a whole world of opportunities out there, so what do the children reading the story dream of being when they grow up?
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Super Shapes
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Shapes are everywhere! The children in this story learn about five common shapes: the circle, the square, the rectangle, the triangle and the oval. They learn about objects that look like these shapes and learn rhymes to go with them. Finally, they are given a puzzle to solve. They are presented with various shapes and must figure out what is formed when the shapes are put together. At first it seems like a tricky puzzle to solve, until the pieces come together exactly in the shape of their teacher!
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What's Mine is Mine
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Will and Ann have just moved in next door, and their moving truck is still on it’s way, so their dad takes them to meet their new neighbors and their kids, Jill and Dan. Jill and Dan are nice but don’t seem willing to share their toys, until they learn that it’s no fun to play by themselves, and of course, Will and Ann aren’t having any fun just watching Jill and Dan play. They quickly decide it’s much more fun to share and play together, and find out it’s also a good way to make new friends! So when the moving truck arrives with all of Will and Ann’s cool toys, they are happy to share them with their new friends.
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Wow Vowels
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
The vowels, A, E, I, O, and U know they are important! They know vowels are always needed to make words, so they form a cool club, the Wow Vowel club. Each vowel gives examples of words where it can make both short and long vowel sounds, and everything seems to be moving along perfectly. Except every time they do anything in their club, there is a mystery character who intrudes! Some other letter of the alphabets says it is a vowel too and wants to be part of the club! But that is surely impossible! Impossible, that is, until the mystery character is revealed: the letter Y! Once the other vowels realize Y can sometimes be a vowel too, they gladly invite Y into their club, and add his rhyme to their delightful club poem to celebrate.
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Water Works!
An Original Playbook® Story
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by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Water is everywhere. We can see it running down the street or watering lawns. We drink it and brush our teeth with it and wash our hands with it. But do we ever think about how important it is for our bodies? Do we really know? Why do we need it? What does it do? This fast moving, funny rhyming story will answer those questions and more. It shows the true value of water and how essential it is for our lives. It offers water as a healthy alternative to soda pop, and explains why it is such a good choice. It instills in children a desire to drink more water, and teaches a lesson that will hopefully last a lifetime.
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Length: 498 Words
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Siblings Mark, Emma, and Adam are afraid to go to the dentist. With Mark in the chair as the brave older brother, Dr. Lee shows all of them that they have nothing to fear. As she teaches the kids how to properly care for their teeth, they learn some surprising news about “good guys” (saliva) and “bad guys” (germs) living right in their mouths! With fun rhymes repeated throughout, the story teaches students how to keep the good guys strong and how to fight the bad guys to keep their smiles bright and healthy for a lifetime.
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Length: 1,170 Words
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Babbles
Bizarre!
An Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Donna Williams
Illustrated by: Len Gatdula
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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.
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Length: 992 Words
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Sam's
Secret
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written by: Stephanie Comella
Illustrated
by: Len Gatdula
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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.
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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?
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Length: 1,023 Words
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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!
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Length: 908 Words
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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!
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Length: 674 Words
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Bug
Off!
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated
by: Antonio
Nilo
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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.
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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.
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Length: 1,706 Words
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I
Want My Room Back!
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written by: Sharon
Brinkerhoff
Illustrated
by: Len
Gatdula
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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?
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The
Three Little Pigs
A
timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format
Retold by: Stephanie
Comella
Illustrated by: John Portez
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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.
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Length: 2,210 Words
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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.
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How
To Catch Monsters
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written by: Sharon
Brinkerhoff
Illustrated
by: Antonio
Nilo
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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?
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The
Klutzy Kangaroo
An Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Patricia Fine
Illustrated by: John
Portez
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr.
Fox and the Nosy Pig
An
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Written
by: Joanna Horn
Illustrated by: Cara Brull and Liliane Grenier
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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?
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The
Berry Pie Mystery
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Written by: Louise Shultz
Illustrated by: Jimmy Chau
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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?
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Doing
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Written by: Nancy
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Illustrated by: Sheryl Rogers
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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
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Jack
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by: Sue Cramer
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
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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.
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Ucky
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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.
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Ick! I'm Sick!
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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.
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The
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Gail
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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!
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The
Ice Cream Dream
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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.
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The
Littlest Princess and the Butterfly
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Written by: Michael Murray
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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.
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The
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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?
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Sundance
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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?
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Written by: Kelli Casas
Illustrated by: Christoph Brown
In this positive retelling of a classic tale, a cheerful young traveler comes upon a town facing a difficult depression. The townspeople are grumpy and worried about feeding their families, but the traveler has a secret he hopes can help them out in more ways than one! Nobody believes him when he says he can make a delicious soup using a stone as the main ingredient, but they are intrigued. As the traveler comments that adding extra ingredients such as carrots or onions would really make the best stone soup, the townspeople's generosity begins to shine though! Can the townspeople set aside their fears and learn how to help one another as members of the community through the hard times?
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Written by: Kelli Casas
Illustrated by: Doug Gallery
Yee-ha! Cowboys and cowgirls alike will be wrangled in to this tale of how it’s never too late to make the right choices! The story begins when the mysterious “Quick Whip Cowboy” strolls into town and uses his handy musical lasso to change the famous trouble-makers of the town, Tumblestone, into upright singing citizens! Through his adventure, Quick Whip encounters a familiar face - Robbing Robby, the meanest, scariest and sneakiest bad guy of all! Will Quick Whip be able to use his gift to save the town? Kids will find out by reading this rip-roaring fun tale of decision making, character building, and integrity! (This story can also serve gang related issues, showing how gangs could change their purpose to something positive.)
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Mini,
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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
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Who Gives a Hoot?
An Original Playbook® Story
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Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
It’s time for Outdoor Education camp and Sarah is anxious about being away from home for an entire week. So, her mother gives her a diary to write down her thoughts each day and she locks it with a tiny key each night. To make matters worse, a couple of icky boys from school end up in her hiking group. Luckily, Emily, a girl who’d much rather be in the mall, is also in the group and she and Sarah become friends over the mutual disgust for the troublesome boys. During one of the nature hikes, the students inadvertently discover some owl pellets, and Mr. Acorn, their guide, gives them a complete lesson on what they are and how they can determine what an owl ate by studying the skeletal remains inside the pellet. When the key to Sarah’s diary goes missing, the students solve the mystery by determining that a mouse ate it, and then an owl ate the mouse. As they learn about the food chain, they become friends and Sarah discovers that going away to camp can be fun and isn’t so scary after all.
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The
Elves and the Shoemaker
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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.
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An Unexpected Path
Written by: Krista Lundgren
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Namid is different from the other girls in the village, especially her own twin sister. She loves to run in the forest and doesn’t like to worry about staying clean. While most Native American groups expected women strictly to be domestic mothers, some Native Americans, including the Ojibwe tribe, admired female hunters and warriors on the rare occasions when they appeared. In this story, Namid does not yet realize her people's attitudes toward women taking traditionally male roles. Soon it will be time for her to become an adult woman and learn her path in life. There is just one problem: she is sure that she will not be happy with the path she is given! To make things worse, her sister and father wish she wasn’t so different. Can Namid and her sister learn to understand each other? Is there a place for Namid that will allow her to fit in and still be herself?
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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.
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The Great Rhyme Travel
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African American Heroes
A Playbook® Original Story
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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!
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The Great Rhyme Travel
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A Playbook® Original Story
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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!
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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!
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My Wide World of Sports
A Playbook® Original Story
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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?
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Tiny
Heroes of the Waves
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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….
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The
Fairy and the Frog
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Armando
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An
Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Patricia Fine
Illustrated by: Len Gatdula
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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A
Snail's Pace Race
A Playbook® Original Story
Written
by: Patricia
Fine
Illustrated by: Jimmy
Chau and Quinn Benedict
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Jacob's
Magic Mittens
An
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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!
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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.
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Soccer
Stars
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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?
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Questionella and the Perfect Prince:
A Fairy Tale of Multiple Choices
Written
by: Gregory Brown and Kim Brown
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Long ago, in the enchanted kingdom of Think-a-lot, lived a young girl named Questionella. Her loving stepmother dreamed her stepdaughter might one day have a chance for a better life, and she knew that going to college was the way towards fulfilling those hopes. As fate would have it, King Tassel decides to throw a ball so he can select one lucky lass to study with his son at the Royal University! Questionella is elated about this opportunity for a scholarship … until she discovers she will have to pass a test to have a chance! Still, with the help of her bookworm friend, Lil’ Confidence, a wacky unemployed Tooth Fairy, and a Town Crier who really cries, Questionella makes it to the palace. Will our heroine learn how to choose the correct multiple choice answer when ALL of the four choices say “choose me?” Can Questionella really pick the perfect prince in her final multiple choice challenge? Readers will not only have fun answering these questions … they will also learn definitive test-taking strategies as this fairy tale unfolds.
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Students (and their teachers) will learn proven ways to ease test anxiety while tackling that ever present dark cloud … the multiple choice test. The whole class will get caught up in a “hip hoppity” original Multiple Choice Rap, written and recorded especially for this Playbook® script. Warning … test-taking might actually become fun!
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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?
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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 pr | | | | |
