Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations and adventurous text in this story about a young boy named Zeyd who enjoys working at the bazaar. One day, someone does the unthinkable and steals a bag of gold coins from the rug merchant! When the other merchants decide to close the bazaar until the thief is found, Zeyd finds an unlikely culprit. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations and adventurous text in this story about a young boy named Zeyd who enjoys working at the bazaar. One day, someone does the unthinkable and steals a bag of gold coins from the rug merchant! When the other merchants decide to close the bazaar until the thief is found, Zeyd finds an unlikely culprit. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level O title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Today is a very special day because it is Serena's birthday. Serena believes herself to be the queen of the house and demands a birthday befitting a queen. But she can't find anyone at home to shower her with gifts and attention. What is going on? Serena spends the whole day getting into messy predicaments trying to figure out where everyone is. She finally finds them around a big table for her wonderful birthday surprise: a royal banquet! Queen Serena feels very royal indeed. Young readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations and can use the table of contents to navigate through the chapters of this surprising tale. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Through bright, vibrant illustrations and exciting, adventurous text, young readers will be thrilled to meet Sinbad the Sailor. Readers can come along with Sinbad and discover all the wacky situations he finds himself in as he searches for treasure. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Charlie can't seem to get enough of the delicious treats at the state fair. When he gets on a roller coaster, he suddenly realizes it might not have been the best idea to eat so much food! With delightful illustrations and engaging text, readers will love the silly messes that Charlie finds himself in. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Charlie can't seem to get enough of the delicious treats at the state fair. When he gets on a roller coaster, he suddenly realizes it might not have been the best idea to eat so much food! With delightful illustrations and engaging text, readers will love the silly messes that Charlie finds himself in. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level M title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Today is a very special day because it is Serena's birthday. Serena believes herself to be the queen of the house and demands a birthday befitting a queen. But she can't find anyone at home to shower her with gifts and attention. What is going on? Serena spends the whole day getting into messy predicaments trying to figure out where everyone is. She finally finds them around a big table for her wonderful birthday surprise: a royal banquet! Queen Serena feels very royal indeed. Young readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations and can use the table of contents to navigate through the chapters of this surprising tale. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Through bright, vibrant illustrations and exciting, adventurous text, young readers will be thrilled to meet Sinbad the Sailor. Readers can come along with Sinbad and discover all the wacky situations he finds himself in as he searches for treasure. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level O title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

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