Kindergarten Reading Passages

• How-toRI.K.1A Clean LeafSimple steps show how to clean dust from a smooth plant leaf so more light can reach it.cleaning plant leaves · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA Dry Place for Washington's HorsesLearn how a stable, hay, and water helped people care for George Washington's horses at Mount Vernon.mount-vernon-horse-stable · 111 words
• InformationalRI.K.1A Magnet at the Supply TrayA simple classroom test shows which object a magnet can attract and explains that magnets do not pull every kind of metal.classroom-magnet-test · 117 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA River Turns a WheelLearn how moving river water helped mills turn heavy stones to grind grain into flour.river-waterwheels · 110 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA Snail Makes Its Own PathA snail's soft foot moves in waves, and slime helps it slide over rough ground.snail slime path · 96 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA Snowflake Starts SmallA tiny ice crystal starts in a cold cloud and grows into a snowflake.snowflake ice crystal growth · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA Suit for the MoonLearn how a space suit helps people breathe and work safely on the Moon.moon-space-suits · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumA Toucan's Big BillA toucan's big bill helps it reach fruit and release body heat in the rainforest.toucan-bill · 95 words
• BiographyRI.K.1Hands and FeelingsFred Rogers used his hand and a soft voice to bring Daniel Striped Tiger to life and help children talk about feelings.fred-rogers-daniel-puppet · 87 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumHow a Dolphin Gets AirLearn how a dolphin uses a blowhole to breathe air and keep water out.dolphin-blowholes · 98 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumHow Honeybees Cool Their HiveHoneybees work together to cool a warm hive with water and moving air.honeybee-cooling · 104 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumLook Up at the Torch and CrownClose-up photos help readers explore the gold-covered torch flame and seven crown rays of the Statue of Liberty.liberty-torch-and-crown · 102 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumOne River, Many MilesFollow the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, learning how other rivers add water along its path.mississippi-river-journey · 97 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumScan, Pay, and CheckLearn how a grocery cashier scans a barcode, enters numbers when a code will not scan, and gives a receipt after payment.grocery-barcode-and-receipt · 94 words
• InformationalRI.K.1PremiumSunlight on the Playground SlideSunlight gives energy to a playground slide and can make its surface warm.sunlight and playgrounds · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumA Boat Picture on a WallSmall painted tiles fit together to make large pictures on buildings in Portugal.portugal-tile-pictures · 111 words
• How-toRI.K.2PremiumA Chart of Moon ShapesChildren learn how to make a chart to remember the Moon’s changing appearance.moon-shape-chart · 104 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumA Ladder That Gets LongerLearn how firefighters use a truck-mounted ladder that extends to reach a high window during practice.truck-ladder-practice · 100 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumA Ladybug's Wing CoversLearn how a ladybug's hard wing covers keep its soft wings safe and lift when it is time to fly.ladybug-wing-covers · 95 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumA Rock Roof at Mesa VerdeLearn how Ancestral Pueblo people built stone homes beneath rock ledges at Mesa Verde.mesa-verde-rock-roofs · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumA Screen for Fresh AirChildren learn how window screens changed homes by letting fresh air in while keeping flies out.window-screens · 95 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumHow a Zipper ShutsLearn how a zipper's teeth and slider work together to close and open a bag.zipper-parts · 92 words
• InformationalRI.K.2Kale for SaleFarmers pick kale, tie it into bunches, and keep it shaded while selling it at a farmers market.kale-market-bunches · 97 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumLava Makes RockLearn how hot lava from volcanoes cools and becomes solid rock.lava-makes-rock · 96 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumMud in Lincoln's Cabin WallsA look at how logs and mud helped keep wind out of Abraham Lincoln's childhood cabin.lincoln-cabin-walls · 95 words
• InformationalRI.K.2The Rock at Two TidesA rock on a beach helps show how high and low tides change the water level.beach-rock-tides · 104 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumTwo Counts on the U.S. FlagA flag chart helps readers count the stars and stripes on the United States flag and learn what they stand for.us-flag-stars-stripes · 104 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumWarm Air Under Penguin FeathersAn emperor penguin's feathers help keep cold water out and hold air near its skin to keep body heat in.penguin-feather-warmth · 102 words
• InformationalRI.K.2PremiumWater Inside a SaguaroA saguaro cactus stores rainwater in its thick stem, which has folds that spread apart to make room.saguaro-stem-water · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.2Why a Basketball BouncesYoung readers learn how a basketball changes shape and bounces, and why it needs enough air.basketball-bounce · 100 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Boat Ride for CarsCars use ramps to get on and off a ferry that carries them across a river.car-ferry · 101 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Bowl with HolesA colander separates cooked pasta from water because water passes through its small holes, but the pasta does not.colanders · 102 words
• InformationalRI.K.3A Burr Rides on Fox FurTiny hooks help a burdock burr cling to a fox's fur and carry seeds to a new place.burdock-burr-rides · 114 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Fish Full of LightLearn how frames, cloth, and lights work together to make big fish lanterns for Lunar New Year displays in China.fish-lantern-displays · 99 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Rain Path on a RoofA roof, gutter, and pipe work together to move rain away from a home's door.roof-gutters · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Short Stop to Share the RoadGarrett Morgan's traffic signal included a pause that gave cars time to clear a crossing and people on foot time to cross.morgan-traffic-pause · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumA Sunflower StartsA plant chart explains how a sunflower seed grows and how roots, water, and light help the plant.sunflower-seed-growth · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.3Dots You Can FeelLearn how raised dots help people read words by touch.braille · 99 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumEight Sides Say StopA stop sign’s shape and word send the same message, helping drivers know when to stop.stop-sign-shape-and-word · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumFlour for FlatbreadLearn how a miller's work helps a baker turn hard wheat seeds into soft dough for thin, pan-cooked flatbread.flour-for-flatbread · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumHow Much Rain Fell?A rain gauge catches rain and helps us compare how much fell on two days.rain-gauge · 110 words
• BiographyRI.K.3PremiumSacagawea Knew the PlantsSacagawea used plant knowledge from her Shoshone childhood to help Lewis and Clark's group find roots they could eat.sacagawea-food-roots · 96 words
• InformationalRI.K.3The Cocoa CloudMila uses a heading and caption to learn how cooling vapor above hot cocoa forms tiny droplets.cocoa-condensation · 116 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumTwo Sides, One RoadThe Golden Gate Bridge gives cars and buses a road over water between San Francisco and Marin County.golden-gate-two-sides · 97 words
• InformationalRI.K.3PremiumWorm Paths Under the PeasEarthworms move bits of soil as they tunnel, making spaces where air, water, and pea roots can go.earthworm-soil-paths · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.4A Butterfly's Drinking TubeLearn how a butterfly uses a long mouthpart to sip nectar and then rolls it up.butterfly drinking tube · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.4A Compass at the Garden GateMaya uses a compass to find north and make a map of her school garden.compass-north · 129 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumAdobe Bricks for Pueblo HomesChildren learn what adobe means and how builders turn an earth-and-water mixture into bricks for some Pueblo homes.pueblo-adobe-bricks · 110 words
• InformationalRI.K.4A Moth and an EchoA little brown bat uses an echo to find a moth in the dark.bat-echoes · 110 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumA Night for Radish ArtPeople in Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrate the Night of the Radishes by carving radishes into art.radish art · 99 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumA Prism and a White CardA glass prism separates sunlight into colors that show up on a white card.prism-sunlight-card · 106 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumA Water Break After PlayChildren learn the meanings of thirst, sip, and refill while reading about taking a water break after play.water break · 85 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumA White Coat on the GrassSimple definitions and a photo caption help readers learn about frost and the tiny ice crystals that form on cold grass.frost-on-grass · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumBig Boxes Off the ShipA container ship unloads boxes of toys, introducing the words harbor, cargo, and crane.container-ship-unloading · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumHow a Salad Spinner WorksLearn how turning a salad spinner helps remove water from wet lettuce.salad spinner · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumOats Before the BowlLearn how seeds from oat plants become the flakes we cook for oatmeal.oats · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumPaddles Under a DuckA simple page explains how a duck's webbed feet act like paddles in water.duck-webbed-feet · 118 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumRoots Hold a RiverbankLearn what a riverbank is and how plant roots help keep its soil from washing away.riverbank roots · 87 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumThe Curator and the Paper KitesA curator cares for old paper kites so people can learn from them.museum paper-kite collection · 129 words
• InformationalRI.K.4PremiumThe Tailor Measures a VestA tailor measures a loose vest and changes it so it fits Nia.tailoring · 126 words
• InformationalRI.K.5A Bike Repair BookA book about bike mechanics helps readers find the front cover, back cover, and title page.bike repair · 116 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumA Book About the Space BarA look at a book about the space bar helps readers find its front cover, back cover, and title page.space bar book · 106 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumA Book of Island MapsA book about island maps helps children identify the front cover, back cover, and title page.island maps · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumA Bowling BookA look at a bowling book introduces the front cover, title page, and back cover, along with the science of a rolling ball.bowling · 119 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumA Corn Mural BookA guide to finding the front cover, title page, and back cover of a book about Diego Rivera's murals of people growing corn.rivera-corn-mural-book · 119 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumA Dinosaur Track BookA book about fossil footprints helps readers find its front cover, title page, and back cover.dinosaur track books · 117 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumCans Can Be NewA book about recycling metal cans helps readers identify the front cover, back cover, and title page.can recycling · 112 words
• How-toRI.K.5PremiumMake a Clay BowlChildren explore the front cover, title page, and back cover of a book that shows how to make a small clay bowl.clay bowl · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumPapel Picado Party BannersMara uses a book's front cover, title page, and back cover to learn about Mexican papel picado banners.papel-picado-banners · 120 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumSaturn's Ring BookMaya learns about Saturn's rings as she finds the front cover, title page, and back cover of a book.Saturn's rings and book parts · 113 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumThe Otter's Fur CoatChildren find the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book about how sea otter fur keeps skin dry and warm.sea otter fur book · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.5The Return Cart at the LibraryLibrarians check the parts of returned books before sorting them.library-return-cart · 129 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumThe Route 66 Whale BookChildren locate the front cover, title page, and back cover of a book about the Blue Whale landmark by Route 66 in Oklahoma.route-66-blue-whale-book · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.5PremiumThe Salt Camel Route BookA child explores a book about Sahara salt routes and learns where to find its front cover, title page, and back cover.Sahara caravan routes · 130 words
• InformationalRI.K.5Three Parts of a Liberty Bell BookMina learns how to find the front cover, title page, and back cover in a book about the Liberty Bell.liberty-bell-book-parts · 127 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Book About Shoe RepairAn author and an illustrator use words and pictures to show how a shoe repair worker helps the community.shoe repair · 111 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Book of Rain CluesA class uses a book about rain clouds to learn how an author’s words and an illustrator’s pictures share information.weather and storms · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Bridge for FeetA simple text about footbridges names its author and illustrator and explains how their words and pictures help readers learn.footbridges · 95 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Seahorse Holds OnFacts about a seahorse’s gripping tail help readers learn how an author’s words and an illustrator’s pictures teach together.seahorse tails · 106 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Shade BreakA book about resting in the shade helps children name an author and an illustrator and learn what each one does.shade break · 98 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Square for the LibraryAn imagined book about a town map shows how an author's words and an illustrator's pictures explain a map key.town-building-map-keys · 101 words
• InformationalRI.K.6A Tortoise Book Takes ShapeAn author and an illustrator use words and pictures to explain how a desert tortoise stays cool in a burrow.desert tortoise book · 103 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumA Woodpecker Holds OnA book about a woodpecker’s gripping claws shows how an author’s words and an illustrator’s pictures help readers learn.woodpecker-grip-book · 113 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumMaria’s Dance on the PageAn imagined book about Maria Tallchief’s ballet performances shows how an author and an illustrator help readers learn.Maria Tallchief’s ballet performances · 100 words
• InformationalRI.K.6Moonlight Under the SandAn informational book explains how green sea turtle hatchlings leave their nest, while its author and illustrator help readers learn.baby turtle hatching · 126 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumOne Pair for Near and FarA book about Benjamin Franklin's bifocal glasses shows how an author's words and an illustrator's pictures help readers learn.franklin-bifocal-glasses · 109 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumSilk Lines on a Dark PageA book about spider silk shows how an author's words and an illustrator's pictures help readers learn.spider silk book · 113 words
• InformationalRI.K.6The Cable Under the StreetAn author’s words and an illustrator’s picture explain how a hidden cable pulls a San Francisco cable car.cable-car-grip · 118 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumTwo Batteries, One Bright BeamA look at a book about flashlight batteries shows how an author's words and an illustrator's pictures help readers learn.flashlight-batteries-book · 100 words
• InformationalRI.K.6PremiumWords and Pictures for a Ranger WalkAn author and an illustrator make a book about a national park ranger guiding visitors toward a geyser.ranger-guided-geyser-walk · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Beach Stop for Red KnotsRed knots stop at the shore to find food during migration. Described pictures connect the birds’ flight, beach stop, and feeding to the text.red knot food stop · 116 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Close Look at Polar Bear PawsClose-up pictures show how a polar bear's paws, bumpy pads, and claws help it walk on ice.polar-bear-paw-close-ups · 104 words
• InformationalRI.K.7Alaska on a U.S. MapA map illustration helps show where Alaska is in the United States.maps · 107 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Monarch Hangs Like a JThree pictures show a monarch caterpillar hanging in a J shape, shedding its old skin, and becoming a green chrysalis.monarch-chrysalis-sequence · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.7An Apple CutawayA cutaway picture and its caption show where seeds are hidden inside an apple.apple-seed-cutaway · 99 words
• BiographyRI.K.7Anna's Blue PicturesScientist Anna Atkins used sunlight and special paper to make pictures of seaweed for a book.Anna Atkins and her seaweed sun prints · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Peek Inside SongpyeonPictures show how songpyeon rice cakes are shaped, filled, and cooked for Korea's Chuseok holiday.songpyeon-filling-pictures · 115 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Picture of Neil's First StepA drawing and its caption help readers picture Neil Armstrong stepping from his lander onto the moon.Neil Armstrong's first moon step · 103 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumA Tiny Mirror for TeethDescriptions of two pictures show how a small mirror and a bright light help dentists check children's teeth.dental-mirror-and-light · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumFind the ValleyA picture, a caption, and a simple map help readers identify a valley and the stream that runs through it.valley map · 101 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumFish in the WindChildren learn how cloth fish streamers help celebrate Children's Day in Japan, with picture descriptions that connect to the facts.Children's Day fish streamers in Japan · 110 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumFootprints in StonePicture descriptions help children discover how dinosaur footprints form and what fossil tracks can show us.dinosaur footprints · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumFour Rooms in the White HouseA page uses labeled pictures and a caption to show four rooms inside the White House.White House rooms · 128 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumRice Has a Hard CoatChildren learn where rice grows and how a mill removes its hard outer cover, with help from three described pictures.rice · 115 words
• InformationalRI.K.7PremiumSun Power for a Shed LightA diagram shows how solar panels, wires, and a battery help light a dark shed.solar-shed-light · 115 words
• InformationalRI.K.8A Bus Can KneelLearn how a city bus can lower its step, use a ramp, and provide rails to help riders.kneeling city buses · 83 words
• InformationalRI.K.8A Hard Shell, a Smooth SlideLearn how a bicycle helmet's hard, smooth shell protects the foam inside and helps the helmet slide.bicycle helmet shells · 122 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumA Low Way Through the MountainsChildren learn why a mountain pass can offer a lower route and how a map can help people find it.mountain passes · 113 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumA Place to Play Near HomeThe text gives reasons towns need public playgrounds near homes.public playgrounds · 123 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumA Robot Ride on MarsLearn how wheels and cameras help robot rovers travel over the rough ground on Mars.Mars rover wheels · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumLittle Scraps, New ArtChildren learn why saving and reusing clean paper scraps for art can reduce waste.paper scraps · 116 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumRabbit Ears: Hear and CoolThis reader explains two ways rabbits' long ears help them hear sounds and release heat.rabbit ears · 124 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumThe Soft Strip on the FridgeA refrigerator moves heat out, and a soft seal around its door helps keep warm air from getting in.fridge-door-seal · 105 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumWhy a Raincoat HelpsTwo simple reasons explain how a raincoat helps keep clothes and hair dry during a rainy walk.raincoats · 87 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumWhy School Buses Have Planned StopsAn informational text explains how planned school bus stops help children and drivers travel safely and smoothly.school bus routes · 124 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumWhy Street Signs Say Pine LoopA town puts up a Pine Loop sign so people can find places and get help.community signs · 129 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumWhy the Museum Protects an Old Lunch PailAn old lunch pail in a museum stays safe because it can teach people about school days long ago.museums · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.8PremiumWhy the Toy Shop Uses Price TagsA toy shop uses price tags to help shoppers compare and pay and to help workers charge the right amount.shop-prices · 125 words
• InformationalRI.K.8Wide Stripes Show the WayWide white crosswalk stripes help drivers see a crossing place and show people a path across the street.crosswalk-stripes · 109 words
• BiographyRI.K.8PremiumYnes Mexia's Plant PagesScientist Ynes Mexia preserved plants on paper so people could study them, even without traveling to the places where they grew.Ynes Mexia and her plant collections · 101 words
• InformationalRI.K.9A Blink in Two TextsTwo short texts use different pictures and details to explain how blinking and tears help our eyes.blinking · 86 words
• InformationalRI.K.9A Vest and a Place to WaitTwo short texts describe a crossing guard's bright vest and how walkers wait at the curb for help crossing.crossing-guard-vest-and-curb · 121 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumA Walk and a Stop at the Grand CanyonTwo short texts describe a walk on the Grand Canyon’s Rim Trail and a stop at Mather Point, with pictures and captions to compare.grand-canyon-rim-stops · 114 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumClean Hands, Two WaysTwo short texts use different descriptions and pictures to teach when and how to wash hands.handwashing · 101 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumOctopus Suckers: Hold and FeelTwo short texts explain how octopus suckers help an octopus hold things and feel nearby objects.octopus suckers · 119 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTurn to Make a PointTwo short texts explain how a pencil sharpener works, with different picture descriptions that invite comparison.pencil sharpener · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Looks at a CarrotTwo short texts describe a carrot growing in soil and being washed after picking, inviting children to compare their details and pictures.carrots from the garden · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Looks at a Snow FestivalTwo short texts about the snow festival in Sapporo, Japan, help readers compare descriptions and pictures of snow art.Sapporo Snow Festival · 108 words
• InformationalRI.K.9Two Texts About a Lemon ComicTwo short texts show Nia making the same lemon comic on paper and on a screen.comic-strip-making · 125 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Texts About a Steady Hawaiian CanoeA picture text and a word text show how a traditional Hawaiian canoe travels and stays steady.traditional Hawaiian canoe travel · 113 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Texts About Hermit Crab HomesTwo short texts describe how a hermit crab uses a shell for safety and finds a bigger shell as it grows.hermit crab shells · 112 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Texts About Icicles on a Roof EdgeTwo texts show how sun, melted snow, and cold air help an icicle grow on a roof edge.icicles · 129 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Texts: From Wheat Field to Bread OvenTwo texts compare how a farmer and a baker use steps and tools to help wheat become bread.wheat to bread · 125 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Tiny Pill Bug BallsTwo short texts describe how pill bugs curl into balls in two different places.pill bugs · 123 words
• InformationalRI.K.9PremiumTwo Ways an Elevator MovesTwo short texts explain how cables pull one kind of elevator and an oil-powered rod pushes another kind.elevator-lifting-systems · 115 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumA Picnic for the BookImani draws a family picnic to fill an empty page in a book she shares with Nana.family · 105 words
• FableRL.K.1PremiumA Snack After the SongIn this original fable, an ant uses a simple chart to help a cricket save seeds for snack time.cricket-seed-snack-jar · 110 words
• FolktaleRL.K.1PremiumBig Eyes and Four LegsIn this original retelling of a Chinese folktale, tadpoles ask animals for clues to help them find their mother.tadpoles-mother-clues · 92 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumDax Packs the Wrong TowelDax brings a dish towel to swim class, but Coach Ada helps him find a towel big enough to dry his fur.swim-class-towel-mix-up · 107 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumElin Looks in the DrumElin searches for a missing red mitten and finds it inside the classroom drum.classroom-drum-mitten-search · 99 words
• FableRL.K.1PremiumGoat's Wide LoadIn this original animal fable, Goat learns to listen when Hen suggests a way to get his wide load of hay through a shed door.hay-cart · 84 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumIdris Finds His CubbyOn a school morning, Idris gets help finding the name tag on his cubby.school-cubby · 91 words
• StoryRL.K.1Leaves That StayNia and Bo find a way to keep fall leaves on their art page when the wind blows.fall leaf art · 107 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumLeni's Tiny UmbrellasA gardener named Leni finds what look like tiny umbrellas beside her lettuce and learns that they are mushrooms.lettuce-patch-mushroom-surprise · 109 words
• PlayRL.K.1PremiumSun or Dot?Uma and Eli look closely at their class fish and agree on a name that fits its spotted tail.class-fish-tail-spot-name · 97 words
• StoryRL.K.1The Fold in the Treasure MapTwo cousins follow a treasure map around their apartment and unfold a hidden part to find shiny stickers.apartment-sticker-treasure · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumThe Mint SignNia and Omar raise a hidden garden sign so their friends can find the mint.garden-plant-sign · 87 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumThe Rooftop Berry BreakfastRabbit invites her neighbors to a rooftop berry breakfast and finds a way for everyone to share one small table.sharing · 104 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumThe Wet SpotNia and Bo solve a small mystery when they find the source of a wet spot in their school hall.melting-snow-mystery · 100 words
• StoryRL.K.1PremiumWho Is Moving the Trucks?Esme discovers that her little brother is moving her toy trucks to bring food to his pretend shop.toy-truck-pea-shop · 107 words
• StoryRL.K.2PremiumA Beat for ZuriNew in town, Zuri joins a drum activity at the park and makes a friend by taking turns tapping.park-drum-circle · 100 words
• StoryRL.K.2PremiumA Bed for BearMina finds a box that fits her toy bear and makes a book page about his new bed.toy bear bed · 107 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumAnansi’s Full PotIn this original retelling of an Akan folktale from Ghana, Anansi tries to hide the world’s wisdom in a pot but learns that wisdom is for sharing.wisdom-pot-palm-tree · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.2PremiumA Pass to LuisWhen Noor cannot kick a soccer ball far enough to reach the goal, a pass to Luis helps the friends score together.soccer-pass · 93 words
• StoryRL.K.2PremiumA Small Frog VoiceWith a friend's support, Nia bravely sings in a puppet show even though she feels shy.puppet-show · 96 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumA Turnip for Soup DayIn this original retelling of the Russian folktale The Enormous Turnip, Nadi and a growing line of helpers pull up a turnip for soup.turnip-soup-helper-line · 97 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumBina's Striped CapsIn this retelling of a traditional folktale from India, Bina gets her striped caps back by making a plan based on the monkeys' copying.striped-cap-monkeys · 106 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumFour Guests in One MittenIn this original retelling of a Ukrainian folktale, four woodland animals share Oksana's lost mitten before she returns to find it.woodland-mitten-guests · 106 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumKenji and the Rolling Rice BallAn original retelling of a Japanese folktale: Kenji follows a rolling rice ball to dancing mice, who share a joyful meal with him.rolling-rice-ball · 128 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumMila and the Sweet Porridge PotIn a German folktale, Mila uses remembered words to stop a magic pot from overflowing with sweet porridge.sweet-porridge-pot · 118 words
• StoryRL.K.2Nana's Spot in the BookEmi and Dad make a family picnic book for Nana, then find a creative way to include her in it.family-picture-book · 111 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2PremiumRed Hen's Round LoafIn this retelling of the old folktale The Little Red Hen, Hen plants wheat and makes a round loaf without help from Duck or Cat.wheat-to-round-loaf · 120 words
• FolktaleRL.K.2Stone Soup by the BoatsIn this original retelling of the traditional European folktale Stone Soup, a traveler at a harbor makes a meal with vegetables shared by neighbors.harbor-stone-soup · 110 words
• FableRL.K.2The Race to the Stone ArchIn this original retelling of a fable attributed to Aesop from ancient Greece, Sena the tortoise keeps going through an orchard while Remy the hare naps.orchard-path-race · 104 words
• StoryRL.K.2PremiumThe Sand Castle GateLuz and Omar make a sand castle at the beach, then create an opening so a toy truck can go inside.sand-castle-gate · 99 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumA Dry Path for NessaDavi Duck makes a path of boards to help Nessa Turtle cross a muddy soccer field.muddy-soccer-field-crossing · 111 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumA Pinch with DadEsi learns to pinch dumplings shut while making lunch with Dad.family-dumpling-making · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumA Tap in Reka's OakReka looks for her friends and finds a surprise welcome party inside her new oak-tree home.squirrel-oak-welcome-party · 100 words
• FolktaleRL.K.3PremiumA Tree, a Fan, a Rope?In this gentle retelling of the traditional folktale from India, The Blind Men and the Elephant, three blind friends learn that different parts belong to one animal.elephant-parts · 95 words
• PlayRL.K.3PremiumClips for Our PicnicIn this short play, Zuri and Ben work together to keep a picnic cloth from blowing off a park table.picnic-table-clips · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumEtta's Cake RescueEtta and her grandmother work together to save a cake when their curious puppy makes it tip.puppy-cake-rescue · 86 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumOne Pear for TaviAt a fruit stand, Tavi takes an extra pear, then tells Dad the truth and puts it back.extra-pear-at-fruit-stand · 95 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumPip and the Giant's Polka-Dot PocketA tiny tailor fixes a loose seam while sewing a red polka-dot pocket for a giant.giant-pocket · 117 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumRoom for More BooksZuri and Teo help their neighbors by making more room for books at a shared book box.neighborhood-book-box · 105 words
• PlayRL.K.3PremiumRoom for the Goat HopThree goats work together to make room for a dance in a red barn.goat-barn-dance · 95 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumRoom in the Moon ShipNia and Dev find a bigger box so they can both fit in the pretend spaceship they build in a garage.garage-moon-ship · 112 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumTap School in the BasketSana makes a classroom inside a laundry basket and helps her stuffed animals learn to tap.laundry-basket-tap-school · 100 words
• StoryRL.K.3The Flying Name CardsZuri and Ben solve a windy problem while getting their classroom art table ready.art table helpers · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.3PremiumTimo Turns the SignTimo opens an ice cream stand at the zoo, but his sign faces the wrong way. Uma helps him see how to welcome customers.penguin-ice-cream-sign · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.3Two Pots by the StepsAnika and Grandpa find a way to plant flowers beside their city apartment steps when a big pot is too heavy to lift.apartment-step-flower-pots · 106 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumA Shadow RabbitNia and Bo make a hand-shadow show and discover how to help their shadows show up.shadow puppets · 106 words
• FolktaleRL.K.4PremiumCoyote and the Moon CheeseIn this gentle retelling of a Rabbit and Coyote folktale from Mexico, Coyote mistakes the moon's reflection for cheese.moon cheese · 112 words
• StoryRL.K.4Desi's Marble RampDesi changes the height of a wooden ramp to help her marble roll into a tray.marble ramp · 111 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumEska and the Soft LightsEska Fox asks Dad about new words on a sign, then finds a spot to watch fireflies shine above a meadow.meadow firefly words · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumIvo's Paper BreezeAt a talent show, Ivo fixes his folded paper fan so he can make a little breeze for his friends.paper folding · 106 words
• PoemRL.K.4PremiumLilac Day by the PorchA child learns words for a lilac's sweet smell and makes a picture to remember the day.lilac scent by the porch · 94 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumMilo's Sturdy Apple CrateMilo Mouse searches for a sturdy box and finds a wooden crate to carry his apples.mouse-apple-crate · 101 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumMina’s Reading NookMina makes a cozy reading spot at school and finds a way to let in more light.reading nook · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumNeri and the Tangled HoseNeri and Hana untangle a hose so they can water the flowers in their neighborhood garden.tangled garden hose · 93 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumNola's Feather ShowA duckling learns words for the movements of loose feathers over a pond, then draws a picture of her feather show.pond-feather-movements · 104 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumPella's Clock Shop NapA kitten in a clock shop asks what drowsy means and discovers that she is ready for a nap.kitten-clock-shop-nap · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.4PremiumSana Tests the StoolBefore her crab puppet show, Sana checks a wobbly stool and gets help making it steady.stool-safety-test · 99 words
• StoryRL.K.4Sefa's Hallway WhaleSefa makes a pretend whale for a hallway parade and learns the meanings of enormous, heading, and caption.pretend-cardboard-whale · 123 words
• PlayRL.K.4PremiumWater Without a SqueakIna and Remi try to carry water past squeaky floorboards while Aunt May sings.quiet-water-delivery · 89 words
• StoryRL.K.4Zola Finds a Snug FitZola the bunny asks about unfamiliar words as she discovers that a snug sweater fits closely without pinching.bunny-sweater-fit · 105 words
• StoryRL.K.5A Bun and a New FriendSana feels shy in her new town, but a welcoming bake shop and a friendly child help her feel at home. The story includes a short poem on a sign.bake shop welcome · 101 words
• FolktaleRL.K.5PremiumA Shiny Prize for BeetleA retelling of a Brazilian folktale in which a beetle races a rat and wins a shiny coat, followed by a short original poem.beetle race · 89 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumA Wave Poem to KeepInez writes a short poem to help her remember the sound of the waves after she leaves the beach.beach sounds · 109 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumBooks by the Bean TentNia and Bo look inside two books to tell a storybook from a poem book at their garden reading spot.garden books · 113 words
• PoemRL.K.5PremiumCount by the SprayA counting poem follows five pigeons as they gather on a dry path beside a splashing fountain.pigeons-fountain-count · 82 words
• PoemRL.K.5PremiumHush by the Block HillA gentle bedtime poem invites a tired toy train to rest on its tracks beside a hill of blocks.toy-train-lullaby · 86 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumNana's Pup PageMina and Dad add a short poem and a photo caption to an album page that helps Nana remember a happy day.family photo album · 112 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumNico's Growing MustacheIn this storybook, Nico makes a pretend paper mustache grow longer with help from Dad.paper-mustache-dress-up · 90 words
• StoryRL.K.5Rumi's Slow TurnIn this storybook, a bear learns a ballet turn with help from his teacher. A short wall poem offers a contrasting type of text.bear-ballet-lesson · 92 words
• PlayRL.K.5PremiumSoup at the Space DinerIn this short play, two astronauts order soup at a space diner and find a way to enjoy it without spoons.space-diner-soup-cups · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumSuri's Blue RiverAda reads a storybook about Suri, a snail who uses grass as a brush and wins a painting contest.snail-painting-contest · 110 words
• PoemRL.K.5PremiumThe Pan's Popping BeatA child taps along with popping corn, then waits for the hot snack to cool in this original rhyming poem.popcorn-pan-beat · 72 words
• StoryRL.K.5PremiumThe Wiggly Hat SwapNia and Sol swap silly hats, fix a hat problem, and enjoy a poem about their fun.silly hat swap · 112 words
• PlayRL.K.5PremiumTwo Socks, One DrawerIn this short play, two socks argue over a drawer, then find a way to share the space.sock-drawer-truce · 73 words
• PoemRL.K.5PremiumWhere Is Pip?In this rhyming poem, a child makes a sign for a missing pet hamster, then finds him tucked inside a shoe.hamster in a shoe · 88 words
• StoryRL.K.6A Dance in Paz's PanA baker finds a way to guide her dancing dough while readers learn how an author and an illustrator tell the story.dancing-dough-pan · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumA Loop for GiraffeLale reads a story about a giraffe whose striped scarf is too long and learns how the author and illustrator help tell the story.giraffe-scarf-loop · 99 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumA Push for the Button BoatDara writes and Ken illustrates a story about a mouse whose button boat needs a little push.mouse-button-boat · 112 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumA Song for Omi's WagonA hedgehog turns his wagon's squeak into part of a song. Named creators help readers learn how an author and an illustrator tell a story.hedgehog-wagon-song · 118 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumBo Brings the SlippersA puppy brings slippers to Gran, while simple examples show how an author and an illustrator help tell his story.puppy-slipper-delivery · 116 words
• StoryRL.K.6Fia's Slow HopA flamingo learns to play hopscotch with a friend's help. Named creators show how an author and an illustrator tell the story with words and pictures.flamingo-hopscotch · 109 words
• StoryRL.K.6Luz's Leaf RingAn author and an illustrator create a storybook about Luz, who finds a way to keep her fall leaf ring from blowing away.autumn-leaf-ring · 110 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumMoss and the Tapping TentAn author and an illustrator make a book about a raccoon who finds a way to quiet his rooftop tent.raccoon-rooftop-campsite · 97 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumOmar's Points-Down PartyDara writes and Kenji illustrates a book about Omar, whose upside-down birthday banner leads to a silly party.upside-down-birthday-book · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumThe Chalk Path to MeiTwo children create a story in words and pictures about a chalk path that helps a girl who is new in town find a friend.chalk-path-welcome · 114 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumThe Family Pajama ParadeLila writes and Sami draws a book so Gran can share the fun of a family pajama parade.family-pajama-parade · 104 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumThe Shell Cart BookMina writes and Teo illustrates a beach story about helping a toy cart roll across soft sand.beach · 110 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumThe Sock Puppet's BowMs. Bell shares a book about a child's sock puppet act and helps name the different jobs of its author and illustrator.sock-puppet-talent-show · 115 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumThe Yellow Ribbon RowSana uses a yellow ribbon and a stick to mark her carrot seeds. Story credits introduce the jobs of an author and an illustrator.carrot row marker · 113 words
• StoryRL.K.6PremiumWilla's Too-Small TeacupUma writes and Teo illustrates a story about a whale whose tiny teacup is just right for Crab.whale-teacup-storybook · 98 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumA Book Spot for MomMina and Dad build a cozy reading spot for Mom, and the whole family shares it.family · 109 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumA Cup Ride for ZefiPictures show how Asha uses a cup and string to help a toy robot reach a toy cookie on a high shelf.toy-robot-cup-lift · 116 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumA Flag for Each FriendPictures show Suri's blanket fort before and after two friends arrive with mats and colorful flags.blanket-fort-flags · 104 words
• FableRL.K.7PremiumA Roof for the BerriesIn this original animal fable, a mouse and a frog work together to keep a leaf roof from blowing away. Descriptions of three pictures help readers connect illustrations to story moments.leaf roof · 115 words
• PlayRL.K.7PremiumA Tray for the Missing CrownPictures show three children entering a stage as they solve the problem of a missing crown.missing-crown-stage-entrances · 101 words
• StoryRL.K.7Kavi's Balloon Below the BenchPictures show how Kavi's balloon gets caught under a picnic bench and how Dad helps him get it back.balloon under the bench · 101 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumLina's Berry CaveLina discovers strawberries beneath her giant sunhat, and the story's illustrations show each part of her discovery.hidden strawberries · 115 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumMomo's Muddy Castle WalkA duck leaves muddy footprints through Ada's pretend castle. Described illustrations show his arrival, his trail, and his clean feet after Ada helps.cardboard-castle-duck-trail · 107 words
• PoemRL.K.7PremiumNim's Bubble SneezeA playful poem describes pictures of a dragon whose bubbly sneeze interrupts his bath.dragon-bubble-sneeze · 96 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumRafi's Letter FitsRafi folds a letter to fit it into an envelope. Descriptions of three pictures help readers follow his steps.mailing a letter · 94 words
• StoryRL.K.7The Bent Game CardNia bends a game card and chooses to tell the truth. Descriptions of three illustrations help readers connect pictures to story moments.bent game card · 110 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumThe Cloud StepsOn a magical trip up cloud steps, Nia uses her scarf to help a small star get home.cloud steps · 118 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumThe Yarn BasketIn Grandpa’s yarn shop, Rumi finds a way to keep a rolling ball of yarn close by. Picture descriptions show her search, her solution, and what happens next.yarn basket · 111 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumTula's Six Tiny BootsTula the caterpillar finds out why her sixth tiny boot will not fit. Described illustrations show her trying the boot, solving the problem, and wearing all six boots.caterpillar-boot-wiggle · 102 words
• StoryRL.K.7PremiumWho Made the Pink Stars?Pictures help reveal which animal secretly added pink icing stars to a porcupine's birthday cake.porcupine-cake-surprise · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumA Bell and Muddy TracksNoa and Dev look for their lost pets. A bell helps Noa find her cat, while muddy paw marks help Dev find his pup.lost pet clues · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.9A Chair for Yara, a Bench for TeoTwo favorite birthday stories show how Yara and Teo get help finding seats: one friend moves gift bows, while other friends scoot over.birthday-party-seats · 106 words
• StoryRL.K.9A Quilt and a CushionTwo short camping stories invite children to compare Aya’s backyard camp with Benji’s camp inside an apartment.backyard-and-apartment-camping · 115 words
• FableRL.K.9PremiumA Roll and a TugTwo original animal fables show a rabbit and a fox solving the same problem in different ways.moving logs · 123 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumA Spin and a MarchTwo short stories revisit Naya joining a dance class and Hugo joining a marching band. Both children get help from a new friend.dance-class-and-marching-band · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumBrave at the Pony BarnTwo short stories follow Rami and Esme as they try new things at a pony barn with help from their parents.pony barn · 106 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumLittle Rope, Big RopeTwo short stories show Nico the mouse and Amba the elephant learning to jump with different-sized ropes and the same helpful change.two-rope-practice-stories · 98 words
• StoryRL.K.9Magic Trips to Dragon TeaTwo little tales follow Nia and Remy as they use different kinds of magic to reach a dragon's tea party.dragon tea trips · 97 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumSmall Snow FriendsTwo familiar stories tell how Ada and Benji use different tools to build tiny snow people.cup-and-spoon-snow-people · 112 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumThe Hat and the BagTwo short neighborhood stories show how Amara and Nico return lost things in different ways.returning lost things · 108 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumTwo New SkatersTwo short stories follow Nell and Amir, who are new in town. Each needs a different kind of help at the ice rink.new-town ice rink · 103 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumTwo Small PushesTwo short stories show a goat and a girl learning to use a seesaw. They begin differently, but small pushes help them both.gentle-seesaw-starts · 110 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumTwo Sunny Surprise LunchesIn two little stories, Pella the rabbit and a child named Anya each make a sun-shaped surprise lunch and find a way to keep the food in place.sun-shaped-surprise-lunches · 95 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumTwo Tails, Two First RidesA puppy's first train ride and a kitten's first canoe ride bring different surprises but the same happy ending.first-train-and-canoe-rides · 113 words
• StoryRL.K.9PremiumTwo Ways to Move a StickIn two short stories, Duck and Dog find different ways to move long sticks to their resting places.long-stick-trips · 99 words