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Guided Reading Levels D–OIntroducing . . . Penguina leveled reader programYoung ReadersThe Penguin Young Readers program is a great way to build reading competence and confidence. This program applies the standards of Fountasand Pinnell’s Guided Reading program in text layout, vocabulary, sentence structure, design, plot complexity, font size, genre, and themesin a clear, uncluttered approach that will appeal to kids, educators, and parents. To hear what educators and librarians are saying aboutPenguin Young Readers and to view a complete list of all available titles, visit www.penguinyoungreaders.com.PE N G U I N YOOUUNNGG RR EE AA DD EERRSSA B C DLEVEL2LEVEL3LEVEL421Dick and JanePROGRESSINGREADERPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSGood Night,Good KnightGo, Go, GoLevel2DLevelD1Emergent Reader (Guided Reading Levels A–D)LEVELGUIDED READING LEVELE F GH IProgressing Reader (Guided Reading Levels E–I)Progressing Reader Longer sentences Simple dialogue Picture and context clues More in-depth plot development Nonfiction and fiction23LEVEL4Fluent Reader (Guided Reading Levels N–P)LEVEL1www.penguinyoungreaders.com2E F GH ILEVEL34Transitional Reader (Guided Reading Levels J–M)LevelILE VELPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSPROGRESSINGREADERMax'sCheckupProgressing ReaderLonger sentences Simple dialogue Picture and context clues More in-depth plot development Nonfiction and fiction 2LevelG 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)PENGUIN YOUNG al Reader (Guided Reading Levels J–M)Fluent Reader (Guided Reading Levels N–P)*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999. 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)PENGUIN YOUNG READERSwww.penguinyoungreaders.comby Shelley Moore Thomasillustrated by Jennifer PlecasGood Night, Good Knightby Shelley Moore Thomasillustrated by Jennifer PlecasMax & Ruby: Max’s CheckupSpider’s Lunch by Joanna Coleillustrated by Ron BrodaLE VELTRANSITIONALREADERLEVEL 33PE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSTwo Good FriendsMeet Pearl, a hardworking rabbit, and Wagner, adaydreaming mouse. Their trash-eating robot may notturn out the way it’s supposed to, but they know howto make up and stay good friends no matter what!LevelLLEVEL1LEVEL2LEVEL3Transitional ReaderMultisyllable and compound words More dialogue Different points of view More complex storylines and characters Greater range of genres LevelKMcMULL AN/ALLEYFluent Reader (Guided Reading Levels N–P)3LevelKProgressing Reader (Guided Reading Levels E–I)J K L M4LE VELTRANSITIONALREADEREmergent Reader (Guided Reading Levels A–D)GUIDED READING LEVELLEVELPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSPEARL AND WAGNER: T WO GOOD FRIENDSPearl and Wagner*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.PENGUIN YOUNG READERSLevel 1:Dick and Jane: Go, Go, GoMonkey See, Monkey Do by Dana ReganTiny Goes to the Library by Cari MeisterTurtle and Snake Go Camping by Kate Spohnillustrated by Rich DavisLevelGFluent Reader (Guided Reading Levels N–P)*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.LevelD2PENGUIN YOUNG READERSPENGUIN YOUNG READERSLE VELPROGRESSINGREADEREmergent Reader (Guided Reading Levels A–D)LEVELGUIDED READING LEVELPENGUIN YOUNG READERS 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)PENGUIN YOUNG READERS*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.PROGRESSINGREADERRuby wants to play doctor and give Max acheckup. But Max wants to draw. Will they agreeon what to play? Read this fun story to find out!LEVELLEVELTransitional Reader (Guided Reading Levels J–M)LE VELPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RS PE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSGood Night,Good KnightThe Good Knight is on his watch. He hears a ROAR.He finds three dragons. The dragons are very little.They can’t sleep. Who will tuck them in? Read thissweet, funny book and find out.LEVELEmergent ReaderSimple vocabulary Word repetition Picture clues Predictable story and sentence structures Familiar themes and ideas LE VELM A X’S C HEC KUP1GUIDED READING LEVELEMERGENTREADERGOOD NIGHT, GOOD KNIGHTLEVELLE VELM A X & RUBYDick and Jane are on the move!They go, go, go! See Dick go. See Jane go.See Dick and Jane go, go, go!PE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSTHOM AS/PLECASD I C K A N D J A N E : G O, G O, G ODick and JaneGo, Go, GoLEVEL 2EMERGENTREADERLEVEL 2LE VELLEVEL 11 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)P E N G UI N YO UN G R E A DE RSwww.penguinyoungreaders.comTHEODOR SEUSS GEISEL HONOR–WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATORby Kate McMullanpictures by R. W. AlleyLevel 3:Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Dayby Jean Van Leeuwenillustrated by Ann SchweningerPearl and Wagner: Two Good Friends by Kate McMullanillustrated by R.W. AlleyYoung Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game by David A. Adlerillustrated by Susanna NattiFL U E N TREADERPE N G U I N YOOUUNNGG RR EE AA DD EERRSSLEVEL1LEVEL2LEVEL4 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)Fluent ReaderGuided Reading Levels N, O, PGUIDED READING LEVELFluent ReaderMore advanced vocabulary Detailed and descriptive text Complex sentence structure In-depth plot and character development Full range of genres PENGUIN YOUNG READERSwww.penguinyoungreaders.com*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.PENGUIN YOUNG READERS*Penguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standardsdeveloped by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using LeveledBooks in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.4The Story of the Gettysburg AddressLevelOTransitional Reader (Guided Reading Levels J–M)NO PFluent ReaderMore advanced vocabulary Detailed and descriptive text Complex sentence structure In-depth plot and character development Full range of genres4Progressing Reader (Guided Reading Levels E–I)4LevelN FL U E N TREADERI Am Rosa ParksTransitional Reader (Guided Reading Levels J–M)LEVELNO PLevel4 3.99 US ( 4.99 CAN)PENGUIN YOUNG READERSwww.penguinyoungreaders.comby Jean FritzPENGUIN YOUNG READERS3FL U E N TREADERLE VELEmergent Reader (Guided Reading Levels A–D)LEVELProgressing Reader (Guided Reading Levels E–I)LE VELJust a Few Words,Mr. LincolnPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSPA R K S / H A S K I N S /C L AYLevelN3Emergent Reader (Guided Reading Levels A–D)GUIDED READING LEVEL3I A M ROSA PA R K SLE VELsay a few words about the battle of Gettysburg. This isa true story about a great man and his famous speech.L E V E LLEVELLevelLEVEL 44Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit. Suspendisse at cursus lorem. Aliquamvulputate molestie sagittis. Vestibulum nec velitPE N G U I N YO U N G R E A D E RSfelis, at malesuada diam. Etiam pharetra maurisac turpis varius a tristique lectus facilisis.1The Story of the Gettysburg AddressL E V E LAbraham Lincoln was a busy man, but he took time to 2Transitional ReaderGuided Reading Levels J, K, L, MPE N G U I N YOOUUNNGG RR EE AA DD EERRSSFRITZ /ROBINSON2FL U E N TREADERI Am Rosa ParksJust a Few Words,Mr. LincolnProgressing ReaderGuided Reading Levels E, F, G, H, ILE VELJUST A FEW WORDS, MR. LINCOLN: THE STORY OF THE GETT YSBURG ADDRESSLevel14LEVEL 4LevelEmergent ReaderGuided Reading Levels A, B, C, Dby Rosa Parks with Jim Haskinsillustrated by Wil Clayillustrated by Charles RobinsonLevel 4:Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Day of the Dark Knight!by Jade AsheI Am Rosa Parks by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskinsillustrated by Wil ClayJust a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln: The Story of the GettysburgAddressby Jean Fritzillustrated by Charles RobinsonPenguin Young Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standards developedby Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using Leveled Books in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.2

Guided Reading Levels C–LThe Summer Before . . . KindergartenDuring kindergarten, children often take their first steps toward becoming readers. The summer before, show your almost-kindergartner thatreading is fun—and that anytime is a good time to curl up with a great book. Use the suggestions below to ensure that your child startsschool viewing reading as an enjoyable, entertaining pastime. Remember, at this point you should be focusing on your child’s listeningcomprehension level and reading aloud to them as much as possible.LevelLLevelLLevelJLevelIReading as a family and incorporating books into your daily scheduleis incredibly important for emerging readers. Develop a consistentreading routine with your child by—for example—alwaysreading before nap or bedtime. Whistle for Willie by Ezra JackKeats is a favorite of this age group. Also try Max and Ruby’sBedtime Book by Rosemary Wells; the format of this book isthree shorter stories, making it the perfect choice forspending some quick time with a sleepy toddler.LevelLLevelJCapitalize on the theme of summer by selecting books that focus ontopics and events your child will encounter. Try Ladybug Girl at theBeach for vacation and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle forfamily picnics and to teach nutrition. Read Watty Piper’s classicconfidence–building tale The Little Engine That Could to give youryoung readers an extra boost of enthusiasm for embarkingon new experiences.LevelCLevelKLevelFPicture books are a great vehicle for developing vocabulary and orallanguage skills. Choose books that focus on early concepts likenumbers, letters, and colors in addition to books with storyelements that feature interesting characters and imaginary play.G is for Goat by Patricia Polacco is a wonderful rhyming alphabetstory, and the original Ladybug Girl by David Soman and JackyDavis is excellent for inspiring imaginary play. Select books withvivid illustrations that lend themselves to rich conversationsincorporating new words and concepts.LevelILevelJAt the end of the summer, prepare your child for school by readingbooks with back-to-school themes to ensure an easy transition into thefirst formal school year. Favorites include Llama Llama Misses Mamaby Anna Dewdney, The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing,and Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate.Look for The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray.If your child loves a character—like Llama Llama, Skippyjon Jones, Maxand Ruby, or Ladybug Girl—stick with it! A well-loved book charactercan become a friend to the youngest readers and a sure bet tokeep them interested in reading! See what other books areavailable starring that character. Look for activity and stickerbooks featuring these characters; bring them on car trips andincorporate them into your child’s daily playtime.3

Guided Reading Levels A–QC–I,Listening Comprehension Levels A–QThe Summer Before . . . Fir StGradeMany rising first graders are still acquiring pre-reading skills, such as letter/sound relationships, while others are slowly developing a sight wordvocabulary, which enables them to read simple books. But all soon-to-be first graders are anxious to be readers! Use the suggestions below tohelp your child take the next steps.LevelALevelHLevelMLevelNLevelMAfter your child has been introduced to reading in kindergarten, makesure to maintain his or her interest and skills during the summerbefore first grade by knowing your child’s reading level. Being awareof how and when to introduce more difficult texts is crucial foryour child’s reading development. Select easy-to-read picturebooks and simple stories for early readers. Billy & Milly, Short& Silly is a fantastic choice; three-or-four word sentencescombine with vivid illustrations to create short stories abouttwo lovable characters. Books with plenty of rhyme, rhythm,and repetition can be good tools for helping early readersgain fluency. Try Oh, Look! by Patricia Polacco and GingerbreadFriends by Jan Brett.LevelJLevelQRemember to ask your child to pack a book or two when you goon vacation and always to keep books in your car! Try playingan audiobook while your child follows along with the printversion. The Skippyjon Jones books by Judy Schachner areperfect for this, as they come with an audio CD of the authorreading the book aloud. This series is also a sure bet forencouraging imaginative play during the summer months.Don’t miss Skippyjon Jones: The Great Bean Caper. Visitwww.skippyjonjones.com for games, printable activitysheets, and more!LevelJReread children’s favorite stories so that they can become familiar withthe text and master words that they have difficulty reading the firsttime. To develop reading comprehension skills, talk about the mainidea and characters of each story with your child. Pause duringthe reading and ask your child to predict what might happen nextor how the story might end. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs byJon Scieszka makes an entertaining read aloud; comparing andcontrasting it to the original version can be a fun activity! A bookthat is above your child’s independent reading level but at his orher listening comprehension level can make a good read-aloud.Move your finger under the line of print as you read aloud so yourchild can follow along. At this age, many children enjoy the popularBones mystery series by David A. Adler or the friendship-themedCork and Fuzz series by Dori Chaconas.LevelLLevelIRelevant thematic reading selections always make good choices.Caldecott Medal winner Officer Buckle and Gloria by PeggyRathmann puts a fun spin on learning safety tips. Natasha Wing’sThe Night Before series is fantastic for introductions to new holidaysand events. Start your summer off with The Night Before SummerVacation, and if your youngster goes to camp, don’t miss The NightBefore Summer Camp. To prep for school near the end of summer try,Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade by Stephanie Greene andThe Night Before First Grade.4

Guided Reading Levels C–I,I–QListening Comprehension Levels A–QThe Summer Before . . . SecondGradeThe summer before second grade is the perfect time to begin to visit your local public library regularly with your child. Allow children to beginto select their own books and distinguish their personal tastes. Rising second graders should have access to different genres, includingmysteries, poetry, realistic fiction, nonfiction, and fables. Their reading material should range from early chapter books they can read ontheir own to more advanced chapter books you can read together.Try these more advanced picture booksas read-aloud selections:Join Horrible Harry on hismisadventures in thepopular series by Suzy Kline!LevelILevelQAmodern fablefeaturinghumor,cooperation elPBadger’s Fancy Meal by Keiko KaszaThe Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. LewisMirror, Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marliyn Singer,illustrated by Josée Massefriendship,school ,adventure,humorMake friends with Jean Van Leeuwen’sGeisel Honor-winning Amanda Pig!LevelLSolve mysteries with everyone’s favorite super sleuth, Cam Jansen!The Cam Jansen series by David A. Adler is . . .5**HHUGE! With more then thirty books in the series, readersare guaranteed a full summer of sleuthing!Ha classroom classic. Beloved by teachers—and written by aformer teach

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