Kumon Recommended Reading List - Level 2A

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Jungle School

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Jungle School
It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed. This book stars a monkey with a sense of fun.

The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games. Includes a Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm.

A Fly Went By

A Fly Went By
A sheep with its foot caught in a tin can sets off a chase with a fly in the lead.

The Magic Footprints

The Magic Footprints
Tim is very shy. He likes playing with his dog Wig and his bird Zip. When Lola moves next door and gives him a mysterious birthday present, it is the start of a magical adventure! A moving story about the gift of friendship.

My First Pet

My First Pet
First Times explores exciting and memorable first events in young children's lives. Each title has been carefully planned to show a child responding to a real life situation exploring both their worries and their excitement. Specially commissioned photographs take the reader though the narrative giving lots of opportunities for sharing and discussing experiences. Two levels of text offer the chance for young children to join in if they can at either level or simply to enjoy looking at the pictures. Notes for Teachers and Parents provide invaluable support and provide further information about how to deal with these first experiences.

Green Eggs and Ham

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Green Eggs and Ham
Sam-I-am tries to persuade the character in the top hat to try green eggs and ham. “Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way.

The Magic Porridge Pot

The Magic Porridge Pot
Using a magic word, a little girl can have her fill of porridge anytime as the magic pot will simply fill up for her, but when her mother tries to do the same thing without the use of the magic word, her results are very different.

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

release date: Aug 01, 1998
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat?

Jump, Frog, Jump!

Jump, Frog, Jump!
A cumulative tale in which a frog tries to catch a fly without getting caught itself.

Not Now, Bernard

Not Now, Bernard
Bernard's parents pay so little attention to him that they don't even realize when a monster moves in and takes his place.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with an enclosed CD.This is a book and CD pack of the best selling picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. There is a straight reading of the story first with intro and exit music and then a reading that includes a 'ping' to turn the page.Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara. The Carles opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002.Don't miss all the other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Bad-Tempered Ladbybird; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook; My Very First Book of Words; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and Toy; Little Cloud; Today is Monday; My Very First Book of Shapes; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Sound Book; The Very Hungry Caterpillar; From Head to Toe; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Big Board Book; Draw Me a Star; Mister Seahorse; Do You want to be My Friend?; The Tiny Seed

Mr. Gumpy's Outing

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Mr. Gumpy's Outing

It's a pleasant day, so Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a boat ride. Each barnyard animal begs to join him, and Mr. Gumpy agrees-as long as each behaves! Two children join the fun, and as soon as the boat is launched, everyone does exactly what Mr. Gumpy asked them not to do. The result? Splash! This tale fits right into the toddler's sense of humor.

Mr. Gumpy's Outing is the winner of the 1972 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books and a 1971 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.

Penguin

Penguin
“Dunbar's winsome mixed-media illustrations carry the day in a story that pulls a few punches on readers.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice
A Baker's Dozen: Best Children's Books for Family Literacy Selection (Pennsylvania)

Ben rips open his present and finds a penguin inside. “Hello, Penguin!” he says. “What shall we play?” But Penguin says nothing. Even when Ben tickles its belly, does a dizzy dance, and sticks out his tongue, Penguin makes no response. What will it take for Penguin to say something — or for Ben to understand what Penguin has to say? Spare illustrations bring whimsy to this offbeat tale, in which a little boy gets his heart's desire.

Meg and Mog

Meg and Mog
A 40th anniversary edition of the children's classic picture book, Meg and Mog. Meg the witch and Mog her cat go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with all the other witches. The spell they cast goes off with a BANG! Meg and Mog is the perfect story for sharing or reading alone, and children love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes.

Pants

Pants
Small children (and lots of adults!) love pants. They love talking about pants. They giggle whenever pants are mentioned. Let's face it - Pants are VERY FUNNY! PANTS is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles Andreae and lots of hilarious pictures by Nick Sharratt. As we go through the book we meet lots of different animals, people and sometimes inanimate objects each wearing a different kind of pants - every shape, pattern, colour, size and style that you can think of - and lots more besides! This book will make children laugh and they will ask for it again and again. PANTS - which ones are your favourite?

There's a Nightmare in My Closet

There's a Nightmare in My Closet
At bedtime a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all.

Childrens Book : I Wish I Were a DOG (Great Picture Book for Children) (Age 4 - 9) (1st & 2nd grade book) (Animal Lovers)

Childrens Book : I Wish I Were a DOG (Great Picture Book for Children) (Age 4 - 9) (1st & 2nd grade book) (Animal Lovers)


Second Edition : Thanks for the reviews & comments



GREAT BOOK FOR BedTime & Animal Lovers



Kennedy Alexis Peele Wrote :



My brother and I really enjoyed this book. We just read it this morning. Any child will enjoy this book.



Jennifer Littley, Kindle Reader wrote :



My 6 year old daughter loved the funny text and silly, goofy

pictures. Sometimes it's better to be a cat.




Kitty the cat has a dream. She wants to be a dog.

She is sick of being a cat and is sick of people saying “Hey kitty, Kitty.”

Kitty wants to bark, to howl, to run and jump in the sea.

Kitty wants to do what dogs do.

Why? That's just how Kitty is….



So, let's go…join us in Kitty's dream…



A Great book for boys, girls and cat's lover





We're Going on a Bear Hunt

We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

Go, Dog. Go!

Go, Dog. Go!
** WorldCat: Zany fun about all kinds of dogs and their doings, ending with a party at the top of a tree. ** Barnes and Noble: Reading goes to the dogs in this timeless Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. From big dogs and little dogs to red, green, and blue dogs, dogs going up and dogs going fast . . . who knew dogs were so busy? And laughter will ensue at the repeated question “Do you like my hat?” Like P. D. Eastman’s classic Are You My Mother? Go, Dog. Go! has been a go-to favorite for over fifty years, leaving audiences of all breeds wagging their tails with delight. ** LibraryThing Reviewer: (Heather S. McCormick - Sep 18, 2019) I love this book, it's easy to read. has tons to look at in the books. I also like how throughout the book there is a reappearing girl who asks about her hat.

Mouse Moves House

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Mouse Moves House
A story with a phonics-based text to help children who are beginning to read. It is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Some pages have pull-out flaps to give readers a chance to guess what will happen next. The inside back cover gives a phonic breakdown of the words in the story.

A Dark, Dark Tale

release date: Jan 01, 1999
A Dark, Dark Tale
Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.

Duck in the Truck

Duck in the Truck
Duck's truck is stuck in the muck. Who will help him out? First, frog lends a hand. Then sheep helps push, too. But duck's truck won't come unstuck! Can anyone help him get out of the muck? Or is duck out of luck? Find out in this rollicking read-aloud by the inimitable Jez Alborough.

This is the Bear

This is the Bear
A toy bear is accidentally taken to the dump, but is rescued by a boy and a dog.

Come Along, Daisy!

Come Along, Daisy!
Daisy's mother warns her to stay close, but there are so many distractions in the pond! After all, there are fireflies to chase and lily pads to jump on. A sudden, scary noise teaches Daisy to heed her mother's words. The author's colorful illustrations will capture children's attention as they enjoy the adventures of this playful duck. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Doing the Garden

Doing the Garden
Spring has come and the garden is looking a bit bare, so it's off to the garden center for Mum, her little daughter, and the baby. After finally deciding on just the right flowers, seeds, and even a tree, it's time to go home and plant. This delightful story shows how even a familiar event can be an occasion for joy. Garland's appealing illustrations are full of visual humor — the tree's perilous journey home in an old pram, the always-digging family dog — while her simple, child-friendly text is underscored with dry wit that appeals to parents.

Clifford The Big Red Dog

release date: Jan 01, 1992
Clifford The Big Red Dog
Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big red dog and how they take care of each other.

Old Hat, New Hat

Old Hat, New Hat
Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape.

Titch

release date: Jan 01, 1992
Titch
A boy discovers that being little can mean big things in this charming story by author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, now available in a Classic Board Book edition. Titch is little. Everything he has is little, from his little pinwheel to his little tricycle. His brother Pete and his sister Mary are big. Everything they have is bigger and better than what Titch has. Their kites fly high above the houses and trees, and their bicycles are large and fast. But when Titch plants a little seed, it begins to grow…and grow…and grow! With simple text and delightful illustrations, this Classic Board Book edition of a beloved Pat Hutchins title is perfect for young readers.

Rosie's Walk

Rosie's Walk
Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her. Rosie's walk is quiet, uneventful and eventually leads her back to the coop, blissfully unaware of the fox's travails as he tries -- unsuccessfully -- to navigate the obstacle course that Rosie has led him through.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors.
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