Lily’s Choice J-K Leveled Book Set 8

Monkey and Elephant Get Better by Carole Schaefer, Leveled Books J-K

Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets girl by Jessie Haas, Leveled Books J-K

This is the well-crafted story of how Bramble, a horse who is bored with giving riding lessons, and a girl named Maggie find each other. Written by an author who is well acquainted with horse behavior and conveys the sometimes complicated unfolding of a trusting relationship between a girl and her horse. A perfect beginning chapter book, with four chapters, familiar vocabulary, and unique insight into the mind of a horse. The second book in the series, Give and Take, is also a must read.

Twinky the Dinky Dog by Kate Klimo, Leveled Books J-K

Twinky is a little dog who dreams of doing big-dog things. He finally gets his big dog friends to teach him the big dog struts and scowls and snarls and growls. Then Twinky goes home and puts his new skills into action to scare away a bad guy! Kids who are starting to get comfortable with reading on their own will being cheering for Twinky, the dog with the heart of a hero.

Pinch and Dash Make Soup by Michael Daley, Leveled Books J-K

Meet Pinch and Dash, two good friends who like to do things differently, but in the end, their friendship always prevails. One day Pinch goes next door to see what Dash is cooking. When he finds Dash making Skinny Soup, Pinch decides to add a few ingredients until they have fat soup. And then they add too much spice and the soup is ruined, but their friendship is not. An original tale told in four chapters with expressive illustrations that add lively detail to the story.

Boris for the Win by Andrew Joyner, Leveled Books J-K