Purpose-Giving Children's Stories
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course!
Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes.
My 6 year old daughter loved this book so much, she asked me to read it again as soon as I finished!
Kindness
Fiction
AR Reading Level 3.9
AR Point .5
Word Count 266
The more you practice sharing, the easier it is to understand fractions!
Kindness
Fiction
AR Reading Level 1.9
AR Point .5
Word Count 266
Anne and her family show great courage in rescuing a sinking ship in this true story. Their heroism was honored by a medal from the king of England.
Courage and Initiative
Nonfiction
AR Reading Level 4.5
AR Point .5
Word Count 1062
Wonderful book about helping friends, hard work, and finding contentment.
Empathy and Kindness
Fiction
AR Reading Level 3.8
AR Point .5
Word Count 915
Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.
Patience
Fiction
AR Reading Level 1.1
AR Point .5
Word Count 120
A mouse’s courage pays off in a most unexpected way, transforming the offending birthmark into a badge of honor.
Courage
Fiction
AR Reading Level 3.4
AR Point .5
Word Count 744
School is so fun!
A brother and sister describe the fun things they love to do during their day at kindergarten.
Gratefulness
Fiction
AR Reading Level 1.6
AR Point .5
Word Count 179
Adventure on the high seas!
WHAM! The Pliny jolts as if Black Beard himself has just punched her in the belly. Pedro and I slide and smack–bang–into the bulwark.
“We’re grounded,” cries the first mate. “We’ve hit a shoal!”
In May of 1882, a large steamship ran aground off the coast of New Jersey. Elisa Carbone imagines what it was like for two boys on that ship: waking up in the middle of the night, waves crashing over the side, the storm too big to lower the lifeboats. And then the flashing of light from shore–the surfmen, true “heroes of the surf,” come to rescue them. The award-winning author’s meticulous research combined with Nancy Carpenter’s spectacular illustrations make this thrilling adventure on the high seas one not to be missed!
Courage
Fiction
AR Reading Level 3.8
AR Point .5
Word Count 1881
In this heartwarming book about generosity and growing up Little Bear realizes he has outgrown his favorite boat. He quickly decides he will find another little bear that will love his boat as much as he did. After searching the forest all summer long Big Bear finds a little bear and gives his much loved boat away. The new owner promises to pass it along when he too outgrows it. It brings Big bear happiness to see little bear enjoying his old boat and on the last page you will see Big Bear building himself a new and much larger boat.
ATOS Book Level 2.5
Word Count 486
Fiction
What a quality read to get the kids talking about community and friendship! In this lovely illustrated book Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie that is shared by her family as well as a mouse and ant family. The three families come together in the end to make a blueberry pie. The final scene shows all three families at the dinner table with Grandma Cat serving blueberry pie.
ATOS Book Level 1.3
Word Count 252
Fiction
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