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Honey, Honey
Honey, Honey is a humorous animal fantasy about two bears who embark on a journey to find some honey to eat. Illustrations support the text. A visual header is located at the top of each page that helps children keep track of their place in the story...
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I'm A Wimp
I’m a Wimp! is a humorous short story about a boy named Jordan who is on holiday with his friend and her grandpa. They do all sorts of fun activities but Jordan always gets scared. The book also discusses text connections, planning a short...
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Ice Cream for Kids and Cats
Ice Cream for Kids and Cats is a humorous, realistic story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The ice cream shop owner has made a lot of ice cream and decides to give free ice cream to kids. The cats want a sweet treat, too, but the...
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In My Opinion
In My Opinion … is a collection of student-composed persuasive arguments about key issues, such as replacing teachers with computers, banning pets, and switching to electronic books. The style is personal and conversational. Section heading...
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Into the Cold
Into the Cold is a narrative about a boy and his sister heading out into a snow storm to look for their dad who hasn't come home after work. The book also discusses text connections, planning a narrative, and features of a narrative. The text...
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Jacko of Baker Street
Jacko of Baker Street is a realistic, nonfiction text about Jacko, a man who does things that are out of the ordinary to the people of Baker Street. Kids and parents like Jacko and his odd creations, but one neighbour, who likes everything prim and...
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Jacko, The Dreamer
Jacko, the Dreamer is a realistic fiction about a boy name Jacko who causes trouble because he is always dreaming about being a soccer player or a skateboarder. His grandpa gets him a watch that beeps which reminds Jacko that he must stop and think. As...
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Jake, the Juggler
Jake the Juggler is a humorous, realistic fiction about a boy named Jake who tries to juggle fruits in his kitchen and makes a big mess. Jake’s mom makes him homemade juggling balls that he can use to practice. Dialogue is bolded and in colour. To...
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Jungle Law
Jungle Law is a factual recount about a scientist who studies jungle animals and plant life to write a book about how to survive in the jungle. The book also discusses text connections, planning a factual recount, and features of a factual recount...
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Jungle Race Day
Jungle Race Day is a humorous animal fantasy about an unusual race. Elephant, Lion, and Giraffe have wheels but Rabbit does not. The monkeys predict Rabbit will lose, but in a funny twist, Rabbit triumphs. Several repeating language...
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Just This Once
Just This Once is a recount by a young girl faced with a moral dilemma. Will it be okay if “just this once” she does what she knows is wrong? Her good character guides her to the right answer. The story is told in dialogue...
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Kangaroo's Pouch
Kangaroo’s Pouch is a humorous animal fantasy about animals who sneak into a kangaroo’s pouch while it is asleep. Illustrations support the text. Illustrative text is used on one page. The text is composed of a few high-frequency words and...