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David L. Harrison; lower-grade. Johnny Appleseed was a master storyteller in addition to a planter of orchards. In this book, Johnny tells his story to a couple of entranced children. Illustrated. Random House. Step into Reading series.

Maj Lindman; lower. Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka are going wild strawberry picking. Mother will pay them for every basket they gather. They walk and pick until their baskets are overflowing, but soon they are lost, tired, and thirsty. Hardcover; 32 … Read More

Maj Lindman; lower-grade. The girls heard a sound outside the front door. There in a puddle of water sat a small dog. Would they be able to keep him? Hardcover; Albert Whitman & Company.

Stephen Krensky. This is the story of Columbus’s voyage across the sea, tastefully written for children. The sailors want to turn back, but Columbus says, “Sail on!” His persistence is rewarded by the discovery of a New World! Ages 6-9. … Read More

Andrew Clements; lower-grade. This is a true story about a dog who has gone blind. For Norman, going blind wasn’t easy. He bumped into things and was scared of noises. He loved the beach where things were quiet, and there … Read More