Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Rain or shine Rain or shine Alvin Granowsky Simply describes hot and cold, rain and snow, sun and clouds, and other aspects of the weather. OL16036898W
Can I help? Can I help? Alvin Granowsky Everyone in the family and all of their guests find ways of helping to get ready for a backyard barbecue. OL17691536W
Adventure with Crom Adventure with Crom Joy Ann Tweedt,Alvin Granowsky,Craig Tweedt,Joy Tweedt An alien family lands on Earth and a human family is taken on the ride of their lives, in a transport operated by a talking computer. OL5478646W
At the park At the park Alvin Granowsky A father and son enjoy spending a day at the park with their dog, where they can run, play, and see many interesting sights. OL855643W
Bears should share! Bears should share! Alvin Granowsky Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three bears' discovery that Goldilocks has been in their house eating their porridge and using their furniture with Goldilocks' side of the story. OL855646W
Brainy bird saves the day! Brainy bird saves the day! Alvin Granowsky Juxtaposes the traditional tale of Henny Penny and her friends with a retelling in which the animals' more careful analysis of the situation helps them avoid a sad ending. OL855651W
The dinosaurs' last days The dinosaurs' last days Alvin Granowsky Examines various scientific theories about the extinction of the dinosaurs, involving floods, giant meteorites, cold weather, disease, and simultaneous volcanic eruptions. OL855676W
Friends at the end Friends at the end Alvin Granowsky Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the race between the persevering tortoise and the boastful rabbit with a retelling from the hare's point of view. OL855685W
Grow up, Peter Pan! Grow up, Peter Pan! Alvin Granowsky After reading the tale of the three Darling children's adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up, the reader is invited to turn the book upside down and read an upd… OL855689W
Help yourself, little red hen! Help yourself, little red hen! Alvin Granowsky Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the little red hen whose friends would not help her bake bread with the friends'side of the story. OL855691W
My family My family Alvin Granowsky Anthony spends his birthday making a family tree which shows all the members of his extended family. OL855706W
Rip Van Winkle Rip Van Winkle Alvin Granowsky Two versions of the classic tale, Rip Van Winkle; the original and one from his daughter's point of view. OL855724W
Shapes Shapes Alvin Granowsky Presents different things that are examples of various shapes. OL855733W
Slow and fast Slow and fast Alvin Granowsky Kate and Dan learn about going fast and slow when they see people and things moving at different speeds at the fun park. OL855739W
Sounds Sounds Alvin Granowsky Kevin and Jill hear a variety of sounds made by people, animals, and things. OL855744W
That awful Cinderella That awful Cinderella Alvin Grawowsky,Alvin Granowsky Includes the traditional version of a familiar tale about a young girl who meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother and a retelling from the point of view of one of her stepsisters. OL855757W
Just a friendly old troll Just a friendly old troll Alvin Granowsky Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three billy goats that outwit a menacing troll with a retelling in which the troll tells his side of the story. OL855772W
My Pet My Pet Alvin Granowsky A child chooses a puppy, finds out how to take care of her, and enjoys her company. OL855775W