Category: Pre K-8 Curriculum
Level 1B
Billy and Ella work hard to grow plants in their garden. When their favorite vegetables start disappearing, they are determined to find the garden thief. Who could be stealing their peas? It’s up to them to find the clues and crack the case!
- 45 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Mystery of the Missing Peas is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.
Level 1B
Billy and Ella love their adorable cat, Mittens, very much. When Mittens disappears one day, the two children gather their friends to look for clues that could lead to their beloved cat. Their mystery-solving skills lead them to an unexpected surprise that Billy and Ella will never forget!
- 47 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Mittens is Missing is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.
Level 1B
Billy and Ella love to meet new friends almost as much as they love solving mysteries. However, for their new neighbor, Hank, making friends can be hard and scary. Together with their friend Jade, Ella and Billy set out to solve the mystery of how to help Hank feel welcome in his new neighborhood.
- 61 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Mystery of the Kid Next Door is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.
Level 2B
Maria’s world is brown, brown, brown! That is, except for her beautiful Sunday dress, and the wonderfully-colored stained glass windows at the church. When a storm causes a tree to fall and shatter the precious windows, Maria wants to do something to help earn enough money to replace them. Her ideas, her hard work, and her generosity bring beautiful colors and joy to the entire community.
- 56 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect bound, 5.5″x8.5″
Maria’s Many Colors is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.
Level 2B
Maria’s story begins and ends with cookies—birthday cookies! For her birthday Maria gets a purse, not the dress she wanted! She quickly decides to earn money to buy one. While at the market, she meets Carlos, a hungry boy with no family. Will Maria help Carlos, or will she save her coins for herself? One day three items go missing from the market. Were they stolen? Follow Maria as she finds ways to give and forgive.
- 62 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Maria’s Many Cookies is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.
Level 2B
Maria has been invited to visit her uncle Bruno and aunt Ana! She is particularly excited to see her cousin Carmen again, but when Maria arrives, Carmen does not seem very happy to see her. If there’s anything Maria knows how to do, though, it’s how to help people and be kind! Maria and her cousins set out to help Carmen overcome her mysterious sadness and learn about the nature of friendship along the way.
- 68 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Maria’s Many Cousins is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.
Level 2B
Fire! Fire! When a lantern falls and breaks, an unexpected disaster strikes. Join Maria, her inspiring school teacher, and a pile of kittens as Maria learns new lessons and gets a few surprises along the way.
- 65 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Maria’s Many Kittens is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.
Level 1A
A Dog Named Sniff—Book 1 is available as part of our free Summer Reading Program. Please note purchase of this book does not include Summer Reading Pack items. Click the link above for more info.
On a beautiful spring day, Gran shows up with a big surprise—a box of adorable puppies! The girl knows just which puppy she wants, but there’s just one problem—she doesn’t know what to name her new pup! It doesn’t look like a Sally or Bess or seem like a Dash or Scout. Come along on this delightful tale as the young girl takes her new pup on adventures and finally decides on the perfect name.
- 62 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
A Dog Named Sniff—Book 1 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.
Level 1A
Sniff is a very lovable and curious dog. When the family decides to bring her along on their camping adventure, she lets her curiosity run a bit too wild and gets into trouble. Join Sniff as she discovers how helpful family can be in times of need.
- 63 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
A Dog Named Sniff—Book 2 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.
Level 1A
Surprise! Sniff is having puppies! The little girl is so excited about the new arrivals but feels sad when it is time to find homes for the sweet pups. One by one, the puppies are chosen and carried away—all except one. Come along with the girl and her best pal, Sniff, as they search for a home for the littlest puppy.
- 63 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
A Dog Named Sniff—Book 3 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These paperback level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.
Level 1B
With the help of some cardboard boxes and other supplies, brothers Ted and Tom embark on wonderful adventures, racing down frozen hills and fighting for survival on a roaring sea. Join the brothers in these two delightful tales to be reminded that a little imagination goes a long way.
- 51 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Ted and Tom Go Back in Time is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.
Level 1B
With the help of some cardboard boxes and other supplies, brothers Ted and Tom travel through time, exploring an ancient land of dinosaurs and seeking a brave knight’s castle. Join the brothers in these two delightful adventures to be reminded that a little imagination goes a long way.
- 54 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Ted and Tom Go Back in Time is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.
Level 1B
Using some cardboard boxes and lots of creativity, brothers Ted and Tom zoom around a racetrack in their yellow race car and then save the day on the rails in their bright green train engine. Join the boys in two new adventures as they show that a little imagination goes a long way.
- 62 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Ted and Tom Speed Off is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.
Level 1B
All it takes is a few supplies and a little imagination, and Ted and Tom are off to new heights and faraway adventures. Join these clever brothers as they dream up their next journeys, soaring in a plane over mountains and rivers, and swooping in their kite along with the birds.
- 62 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Ted and Tom Fly Away is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.
Level 7
Those who dared to journey to the kingdom of Trielle through the ominous, dark forest were usually never seen again. Thus, Lantern Lane was created and lined with beckoning lanterns set aglow to guide travelers each night. Fourteen-year-old Letty is perfectly content with her life on Lantern Lane until she faces her father’s mysterious disappearance and then is mistaken for the princess’s runaway lady-in-waiting. Whisked to the castle, Letty finds herself in a whole new world as she learns about life in the castle and faces unexpected challenges. Featuring beautiful writing, a hallmark of The Good and the Beautiful literature, Book 1 of the Lantern Lane series is sure to uplift, entertain, and inspire.
- 121 pages
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Lantern Lane—Book 1 is the first book in the Lantern Lane series. These level 7 original publications are perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended they be read in order.
Please note: Slightly more complex writing is found in the later books in the Lantern Lane series. This series has been releveled to level 7, but your book may have level 6 printed on the spine.
Level 7
“She took another deep breath, grabbed the handle firmly again, and pulled upward with all her might. Slowly, the door started to creak open, inch by inch, until the opening was wide enough for Letty to slip inside. The door closed solidly above her head. This was it; she was in. No turning back now.”
The castle is bustling as it prepares for the arrival of the prince of Pelorias. As Letty is caught up in all the action, puzzling things continue to happen around the castle. Demonstrating courage and integrity, Letty works hard to support Princess Maisy while also trying to unravel the deepening mysteries.
- 117 pages
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Lantern Lane—Book 2 is the second book in the Lantern Lane series. These level 7 original publications are perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended they be read in order.
Please note: Slightly more complex writing is found in the later books in the Lantern Lane series. This series has been releveled to level 7, but your book may have level 6 printed on the spine.
Level 1B
Little brother Ed wants to fly! But when he gets hurt jumping off a tree stump, he finds that flying is more difficult than he thought. Can Ed’s dad find a safer way for him to fly? Join the Cook family—Mom and Dad, brothers Ed, Will, and Mack, and even the dog, Flop—for the first adventure on Pine Cone Hill.
- 95 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
Pine Cone Hill—Book 1 is the first book in the Pine Cone Hill series. These level 1B books are original publications perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that they be read in order.
Level 1B
Jeff and Ann have a yard full of animals, but these animals can’t move or play—they’re part of Mama’s garden! One day while riding their bikes, the kids hear a funny sound that leads them to an exciting discovery. Could this be the real pet that they’ve been wanting? Join Ann and Jeff on Pine Cone Hill as they meet Messy, a cute little cat with a talent for making a big mess.
- 93 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5”x8.5”
Pine Cone Hill—Book 2 is part of the Pine Cone Hill Series. These level 1B books are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that they be read in order.
Grades K–2
The Arthropods: Science Activity Book is an engaging science learning resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in with their older siblings and learn about incredible insects, spectacular spiders, and cool crustaceans! With fun activities—including mazes, coloring, cut-and-paste, and more—these unique, beautifully illustrated activity books are a valuable addition to family-style science or a wonderful resource to kick-start your child’s scientific learning.
- 23 pages
- Black-and-white illustrations
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”
Each book in the Science Activity Books series correlates to a Good and Beautiful grades 3–8 science unit, with every two-page spread in the activity book corresponding to a lesson in the science unit. However, the activity books are not integrated into the unit and can be used independently.
Arthropods: Science Activity Book can be purchased in PDF form here.
Note: Colored pencils are not included.
Grades K–2
The Birds: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about all the diverse and unique birds in our world! With fun activities—including mazes, coloring, cut-and-paste, and more—these unique, beautifully illustrated activity books are a valuable addition to family-style science or a wonderful resource to kick-start your child’s scientific learning.
- 35 pages
- Black-and-white illustrations
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”
Each book in the Science Activity Books series correlates to a Good and Beautiful grades 3–8 science unit, with every two-page spread in the activity book corresponding to a lesson in the science unit. However, the activity books are not integrated into the unit and can be used independently.
Birds: Science Activity Book can be purchased in PDF form here.
Note: Colored pencils are not included.
Grades K–2
The Botany: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the world of plants, trees, and flowers! With fun activities—including mazes, coloring, cut-and-paste, and more—these unique, beautifully illustrated activity books are a valuable addition to family-style science or a wonderful resource to kick-start your child’s scientific learning.
- 31 pages
- Black-and-white illustrations
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”
Each book in the Science Activity Books series correlates to a Good and Beautiful grades 3–8 science unit, with every two-page spread in the activity book corresponding to a lesson in the science unit. However, the activity books are not integrated into the unit and can be used independently.
Botany: Science Activity Book can be purchased in PDF form here.
Note: Colored pencils are not included.
Grades K–2
The Ecosystems: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in with their older siblings and explore our amazingly diverse planet, from unique biomes and habitats to the many beautifully diverse plants and animals that live in them! With fun activities—including mazes, coloring, cut-and-paste, and more—these unique, illustrated activity books are a valuable addition to family-style science or a wonderful resource to kick-start your child’s scientific learning.
- 23 pages
- Black-and-white illustrations
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”
Each book in the Science Activity Books series correlates to a Good and Beautiful grades 3–8 science unit, with every two-page spread in the activity book corresponding to a lesson in the science unit. However, the activity books are not integrated into the unit and can be used independently.
Ecosystems: Science Activity Book can be purchased in PDF form here.
Note: Colored pencils are not included.