Spring Books for Early Readers from Reading Rockets

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Waiting for Wings

By: Lois Ehlert

Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat — and how? With a simple, rhyming text and glorious color-drenched collage, Lois Ehlert provides clear answers to these and other questions as she follows the life cycle of four common butterflies. Complete with flower facts and identification tips, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden, this butterfly book is like no

Olivia Saves the Circus

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By: Ian Falconer

Age Level: 3-6

Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. Step into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction.

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

By: Candace Fleming

Age Level: 3-6

Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Try as he might, Mr. McGreely cannot outwit three clever and hungry rabbits as they feast on his vegetable garden — muncha, muncha, muncha! But there's always something to be grateful for as both the gardener and the rabbits learn in this funny, alliterative tale.

Charlie Needs a Cloak

By: Tomie dePaola

Age Level: 3-6

Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Charlie's sheep keep nibbling on his cloak, and now it's all tattered and torn. So, he shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak to keep him warm when winter comes.

Countdown to Spring

By: Janet Schulman, Meilo So

Illustrated by: Meilo So

Age Level: 3-6

Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Soft illustrations complement the rhythmic text in this gentle woodland countdown to spring.