Rude Ramsay and the Roaring Radishes
An alliterative story using the letter “R,” it follows Rude Ramsay on his search for a more pleasant meal (or “more refreshing repast”).
K-2
School Lunch
When the lunch lady, Harriet, goes on a much needed tropical vacation, the school has a hard time filling her shoes. After trying out several substitutes, the school starts to worry that Harriet will never return! The book is told through a series of letters to Harriet on vacation.
Rah, Rah, Radishes!
This rhyming vegetable chant is illustrated with colorful photographs and serves as a great introduction to a wide variety of vegetables for young children.
Rain Makes Applesauce
The wind might not blow backwards, but rain really does make applesauce! This beautifully illustrated book pairs imaginative statements (“silly talk”) with the reoccurring statement that rain makes applesauce. Children will love watching the transformation of the apple tree seedling as it becomes applesauce on each page.
The Reptile Ball
All of the reptiles in the forest – from the largest crocodiles to the smallest skinks – have been invited to the reptile ball! The rhyming tale includes a section with facts about each reptile in the back.
The Reason for a Flower
A beautifully illustrated rhyming story that describes different kinds of flowers and seeds and what they grow up to become.
A River Ran Wild
Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. The book’s beautiful illustrations depict the passage of time from early Native American tribes to modern day.
The Problem with Chickens
Oh no! The chickens have all started acting like the ladies who raise them. Luckily the ladies have devised a plan…
Pumpkins
When a ‘for sale’ sign goes up in the field across from a man’s house, he begins scheming of ways he can raise enough money to buy it. His solution? To grow hundreds of thousands of pumpkins that he ships around the world.