Kevin Henkes
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Formats
Description
"On his eighth birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. None of his wishes are answered the way he expects, but he does have lots of surprises--and the final one is possibly the best one ever"--
8) Waiting
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen.
10) Birds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.
12) Olive's ocean
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
Formats
Description
On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, twelve-year-old Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans to be a writer.
13) Egg
Author
Description
Three little birds crack their way out of eggs and fly away, leaving one egg sitting all alone until the three chicks come back and discover a friendly baby alligator has finally hatched.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Formats
Description
Seven year old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but by the end of the year, he has developed good relationships with his teacher, his little sister, and his parents and learned many important lessons.
15) Oh, Sal
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Four-year-old Sal cannot find a gift she recieved from Santa, her new baby sister still does not have a name and takes up all of Mama's attention, and her brother Billy is annoying, but Sal finds her own strengths over an eventful Christmas season with her family.
16) A good day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.
18) Winter is here
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings"--
19) Owen
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.