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Duck finds himself in an awful mess when his truck gets stuck in the mud, yet when he turns to friends for help, he is sure that they will find a way to get him out of his sticky situation.
Lexile Level: 260
Guided Reading Level: I

Digby the dog and Kate the cat share a snack, play checkers, make portraits of each other, and go for a walk in the rain together.
Lexile Level: 130
Guided Reading Level: J

While relaxing in the farmer’s hot tub, two cow friends unknowingly thwart an alien invasion and save the planet.
Lexile Level: 130
Guided Reading Level: K

When Nergil’s first-grade class concentrates on health and fitness during Martian Health Week, he is very nervous about doing poorly in the upcoming space race.
Lexile Level: 80
Guided Reading Level: K

When Farmer Brown’s cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.
Lexile Level: 160
Guided Reading Level: K

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
Lexile Level: 800
Guided Reading Level: M

When Mrs. Smith is late for school one day and their principal decides to read from her magic book, an incredible adventure begins as Zach and his classmates decide to set all the characters free, including the fire-breathing dragon and a group of mischievous pirates.
Lexile Level: 680
Guided Reading Level: G

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.
Lexile Level: 370
Guided Reading Level: K

When a young pig knocks on a fox’s door, Mr. Fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans, in a funny trickster tale with a surprise ending.
Lexile Level: 270
Guided Reading Level: J

Frank and Zelda learn the folly of making wishes when they ask for more customers at their pizza restaurant.

Five enchanting tales about the friendship of Frog and Toad depict the lovable creatures engaging in varied activities throughout the seasons of the year.
Lexile Level: 300
Guided Reading Level: K

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.
Lexile Level: 300
Guided Reading Level: J

Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life.
Lexile Level: 470
Guided Reading Level: L

Little Critter and his friends spend time with a boy who has just moved to their neighborhood.
Lexile Level: NP

Having such a stubborn, determined, and obnoxious sweet tooth has caused young Stewart a lot of problems and so he decides to resolve the matter permanently by overwhelming his demanding sweet tooth with a strong dose of healthy treats.
Lexile Level: 390
Guided Reading Level: M

Poppleton the pig goes to the beach, solves a lint mystery, and learns that friends are the secret to a long life.
Lexile Level: 360
Guided Reading Level: J

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.
Lexile Level: 740
Guided Reading Level: J

Bored with hatching an egg, a lazy bird persuades Horton the elephant to do the job.
Lexile Level: 460
Guided Reading Leve: P

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.
Lexile Level: 540
Guided Reading Level: P

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
Lexile Level: 520
Guided Reading Level: N