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	Martha Moth Makes Socks by Cambria Evans Martha the moth is so hungry while she is fixing dinner for her birthday guests, that she eats all the delicious woolies in the house except for a pair of mismatched socks.
	The Flyaway Kite by Steve Björkman Tells the story of a kite which breaks away from the boy who made it and loves it.
	The Boy Who Stuck Out His Tongue: A Yiddish Folk Tale by Edith Tarbescu
	Nuts, from: Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories for Sharing selected by Avi with Carolyn Shute
	Ramón preocupón por Anthony Browne Ramón se preocupa tanto que no puede dormir. Por suerte su abuela sabe lo que él necesita para vencer sus miedos. Una vez que conoce su secreto, Ramón se da cuenta que no debe preocuparse más.

Prior week's stories:

	I'm Dirty! by Kate & Jim McMullan A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing so.
	Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmelman When Sara Ann brings home three little kittens, Katie's, the dog, enthusiasm frightens the kittens away, until she learns that a quiet patience is sometimes needed to begin a friendship.
	Chapter 1, from: Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renée Russell Fourteen-year-old Nikki Maxwell writes in her diary of her struggle to be popular at her exclusive new private school, then of finding her place after she gives up on being part of the elite group.
	Chapter 1, from: Goal II: Living the Dream by Robert Rigby After leaving Los Angeles to play soccer with Newcastle United, Mexican American Santiago Munez is recruited to play for Real Madrid and must struggle with the pressure and temptations his newfound fame brings.
	¡Ven aquí, Daisy! por Jane Simmons Daisy the duckling becomes so engrossed in playing with dragonflies and lily pads that she temporarily loses her mother.

	My Father the Dog by Elizabeth Bluemle A young girl suspects that her father is really a dog because he performs such acts as fetching the newspaper and chasing balls.
	The Donkey and the Rock by Demi In this version of a tale with many Asian variations, a wise king, who rules a town full of foolish people in the mountains of Tibet, puts a donkey and a rock on trial to settle the dispute between two honest men.
	The Fall: Book 1 of The Seventh Tower by Garth Nix Tal has led a sheltered life in a mysterious castle of seven towers, but all that changes when danger strikes.
	First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet by Tamora Pierce Ten-year-old Keladry of Mindalen, daughter of nobles, serves as a page but must prove herself to the males around her if she is ever to fulfill her dream of becoming a knight.
	¿Cómo se curan los dinosaurios? por Jane Yolen Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

	The Great Paper Caper by Oliver Jeffers When tree branches begin disappearing and paper airplanes are left in their place, the forest creatures carry out an investigation to find the culprit who has been stealing their homes.
	Too Many Daves, from: The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss
	The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.
	An excerpt, from: Why is Snot Green?: And Other Extremely Important Questions (and Answers) by Glenn Murphy
	¿Cómo se curan los dinosaurios? por Jane Yolen Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

	"Buzz, Buzz, Buzz," Went Bumblebee by Colin West Bumblebee buzzes around bothering everyone until he comes to a gentle butterfly who understands that the busy bee is looking for someone to be his friend.
	Too Loud Lily by Sophie Laguna Lily's family and friends often complain that she is too loud, but that loudness makes her a hit in the school play.
	The Baker's Daughter, from: British Folk Tales: New Versions by Kevin Crossley-Holland
	It's Him! , from: Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones Collected from folklore and retold by Alvin Schwartz Traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, haunts, superstitions, monsters, and horrible scary things.
	El cuento de los dos ratones por Ruth Brown "Una casa muy antigua y muy grande puede ser un lugar terrorífico si sólo eres un rationcito. Y mientras el hermano mayor Tato busca algo para comer entodas la habitaciones, el hermano pequeño Tito no puede dejar de sentir que hay alguien que está al acecho..."

	Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Chris Raschka Introduces the famous saxophonist and his style of jazz known as bebop.
	A Swim, from: Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel Tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad.
	S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James Introduces camping from A to Z using poetry, prose and illustrations.
	Before the Story and Chapter 1, from: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. And Maniac Magee became a legend.
	La casa adormecida por Audrey Wood In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

	Cowboy Bunnies by Christine Loomis Little bunnies spend their day pretending to be cowboys: riding their ponies, mending fences, counting cows, eating chow, and singing cowboy tunes until it is time for bed.
	A Day at the Beach by Ed Briant When they arrive at the beach, two young pandas discover that they need their swimsuits, goggles and shovels, until the driving back and forth makes their father come up with a creative idea.
	S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James Introduces camping from A to Z using poetry, prose and illustrations.
	The Flying Dutchman, from: Pirates, Ships, and Sailors by Kathryn and Byron Jackson The tale of one seaman’s encounter with the Flying Dutchman.
	El pirata Pata de Lata por Oli A bold pirate and his faithful parrot sail the seas, looking for treasure and a good fight.

	Are You a Horse? by Andy Rash When Roy gets a saddle for his birthday, he goes in search of a horse.
	Daddy, Could I Have an Elephant? by Jake Wolf Despite his father's objections, Tony insists on wanting such impractical pets as an elephant, a python, or a flamingo.
	How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet: Native American Animal Origin Stories collected and retold by Gerald Hausman
	The Handbook of Pirates by Terry Deary Even though dead men tell no tales, The Handbook of Pirates will tell you everything you need to know about pirates: all the gore and more!
	El pirata Pata de Lata por Oli A bold pirate and his faithful parrot sail the seas, looking for treasure and a good fight.

	Are You a Horse? by Andy Rash When Roy gets a saddle for his birthday, he goes in search of a horse.
	Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Spoon's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon?
	Wild About Books by Judy Sierra A librarian named Mavis McGrew introduces the animals in the zoo to the joy of reading when she drives her bookmobile to the zoo by mistake.
	Papa John's Tall Tale, from: The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales told by Virginia Hamilton Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.
	El pirata Pata de Lata por Oli A bold pirate and his faithful parrot sail the seas, looking for treasure and a good fight.

	Drat That Fat Cat! by Pat Thomson A fat cat in search of food eats up everything he meets until he swallows a bee.
	Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas As three dust bunnies, Ed, Ned, and Ted, are demonstrating how much they love to rhyme, a fourth, Bob, is trying to warn them of approaching danger.
	Wild About Books by Judy Sierra A librarian named Mavis McGrew introduces the animals in the zoo to the joy of reading when she drives her bookmobile to the zoo by mistake.
	A Boy and His Frog, from: Ribbiting Tales: Original Stories About Frogs edited by Nancy Springer
	Pétala por Pep Bruno

	The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist Mama tells her three little fish that it's time to seek their fortunes. Jim builds a house of seaweed and Tim builds a house of sand, but it's up to Kim to find the house that will stop the big bad shark's munching and crunching.
	One Fine Day by Nonny Hogrogian After the old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, the fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.
	The Singing Pumpkin, from: Silly and Sillier: Read-Aloud Tales from Around the World told by Judy Sierra "Yaki Boud, Yaki na Boud." That means, 'Once there was, and once there was not..." an old woman who lived all alone with her big white dog.
	Jabuti and Jaguar Go Courting, from: Silly and Sillier: Read-Aloud Tales from Around the World told by Judy Sierra Jabuti the sly turtle goes riding on the back of Mr. Jaguar.
	Donde viven los monstruos por Maurice Sendak A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

	I Know a Rhino by Charles Fuge A little girl introduces her animal friends and describes the fun she has with them.
	Zoo's Who: Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian
	Chapter 1, from: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States.
	Chapter 1 and 2, from: Holes by Louis Sachar As further evidence of his family's bad fortune, Stanley is sent to a correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a sense of himself.
	Superconejo por Stephanie Blake In his cape and mask, Little Rabbit is really "Super Rabbit" who chases evil-doers. Can "Super Rabbit" be defeated by a sliver of wood in his finger?

	The Pigs, from: Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young selected by Jack Prelutsky A collection of more than 200 short poems by both known and anonymous American and English authors.
	Tailypo! retold by Jan Wahl A strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off its tail.
	Rotten Convention, from: Falling Up: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein Come, wander through the Nose Garden, ride the Little Hoarse, eat in the Strange Restaurant, and let the magic of Shel Silverstein open your eyes and tickle your mind.
	The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor When she is cast out of Wonderland by her evil aunt Redd, young Alyss Heart finds herself living in Victorian Oxford as Alice Liddell and struggles to keep memories of her kingdom intact until she can return and claim her rightful throne.
	Oso polar, oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido? por Bill Martin Jr. Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper.

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