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CC Literature - Grade 2
The books in this collection fit specific expectations within the Grade 2 strands for literature as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
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The King of the Birds
A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor.
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The Promise Basket
From award winning author Bill Richardson, a beautiful story about the love between a mother and daughter where a promise makes the perfect gift.
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to 2
/ grades P
to 2
Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White
A child’s joy on a snowy day finally helps her mother feel at home in their new country.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Up in the Tree
Margaret Atwood's classic picture book is a perfect integration of words and pictures.
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Very Last First Time
A classic story of an Inuit girl's first experience going alone under the ice to collect mussels.
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A picture book that captures a child’s discovery of the power of reading.
