GPLD 2025 Fall Favorites: Beginning Readers and Phonics

An easy-to-read story about making friends. Perfect for kindergarteners and first-graders to read on their own. Two squirrels. Two leaves. Two deer. "One owl," said Owl. Where is a friend to play with? Owl searches the forest for a friend. But when an unlikely prospect shares its tree, Owl discovers his perfect companion--a bat! With endearing, kid-friendly illustrations that children will love!

"Elena is eager to put up her tent--but is there something she's missing in her hurry?"-- Provided by publisher.

"In words and sentences that are easy to read, a Filipina girl describes and demonstrates Philippine folk dances"-- Provided by publisher.

"Kate's dog Abe finds things to eat all around the house--even socks and tape! Can Kate make a different kind of treat for Abe?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Anna and Dad go to see Magic Bill perform. But Magic Bill has lost his spell book. What will happen next?"-- Provided by publisher.

"As Jeet, Fudge, and friends practice a dance for the school talent show, their new friend Davina turns a bit sad--Davina cannot hear and is finding it a bit challenging to feel the beat and learn the moves quickly. Everyone bands together to think of creative ways to help their new friend, and Davina teaches the gang some sign language in turn. And together, they are all ready to dance, dance, dance!"--Page [4] of cover.

"It's almost Quail's birthday! Snail and Whale want to give rocks to Quail as gifts, but they both pick out the same one. First, they get angry. Then they find a way to give rocks, and kindness, to their friend: more than any gift, Quail wants peace and quiet to read"-- Provided by publisher.