Learning to Read is Fun with Bebop Books!
Home

Books

Mission

Teachers

Write for Bebop


Order

Contact Us

Site Map


imprint
2007 Bebop Catalog

imprint
2007 Order Form





Latin American


African American


Asian American


Native American


Diverse Backgrounds

For the latest Classroom Libraries, Collections, and Add-on Packs download the 2008 Bebop Catalog by clicking here.

To download the price list and order form, click here.

The following books are leveled at DRA 1-4:

Title Level
BEST FRIENDS
Join two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.
1
FAMILY PICNIC
An African American boy and his extended family have a fun-filled reunion in the park.
1
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL NEW
From saying goodbye to Mom to finding a new friend, a young Latino boy experiences a range of emotions on his very first day of school.
1
WE PLAY MUSIC
It’s a celebration of sound when a group of neighborhood children gather on a stoop to play their instruments.
1
WHAT DO YOU SEE AT THE POND? NEW
A young Asian American boy and his mother see all kinds of animals in the pond. But there's something else the boy sees in the pond too—his own reflection!
1
MEAT PIES
A Caribbean boy makes empanadas with his grandmother.
1
BATTER UP
An African American girl scores for her team by hitting a home run.
2
BIG OR LITTLE?
On her way to the park, an African American girl sizes up herself and the world around her.
2
BIG SNOWBALL FIGHT
A group of Cuban American children gather one-by-one on a snowy day, adding up to a great big snowball fight.
2
CAN I HAVE A PET?
During a trip to the zoo, an African American girl tries to convince her mother to get her an exotic pet.
2
CARMEN'S COLORS
A Mexican American girl and her mother go to the outdoor market and buy an array of colorful items.
2
COLD AND HOT
An African American boy’s family lovingly piles so much clothing on him that he quickly goes from feeling cold to feeling hot.
2
FLORA'S BOX NEW
With a cardboard box and a little imagination, Flora creates a world of fun. Whether she's in, under, or next to the box, her ideas have no limits—but the box does!
2
HERE COMES THE BUS
A Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.
2
JUMP ROPE
A group of girls and boys have fun taking turns jumping rope on the playground.
2
MY HORSE
A Pueblo boy living on a reservation in New Mexico cares for and rides his horse.
2
SHAPES WHERE WE PLAY NEW
Shapes are everywhere, even where we play. In this colorfully photographed book, two children find all of the basic shapes in the equipment on their playground.
2
BATH TIME
A Puerto Rican boy prepares for his nighttime bath by filling the tub with all his favorite things.
3
CLEANING DAY
While helping her father with cleaning day chores, a Cuban American girl’s best intentions sometime have humorous results.
3
A DAY AT THE FAIR
After spending an action-packed day at the fair, a Latino boy enjoys one last ride—the ride home!
3
EVERYBODY WEARS BRAIDS
A celebration of the many different ways a multiracial group of seven friends braid their hair.
3
FISH PRINT
Three Latina girls show how to make a colorful fish print.
3
HELLO FLOWER
An Asian Indian boy tries out his green thumb when he plants a flower from seed, nurtures it, and watches it bloom.
3
JUICY PEACH
Three African American boys find, pick, and eat a perfect juicy peach.
3
LAUNDRY DAY
Two Navajo children help their mom do the weekly wash at the laundromat.
3
LOOSE TOOTH
An African American girl wonders throughout the week when her loose front tooth will come out.
3
MAKE A TURKEY
A Japanese American boy demonstrates a fun classroom project - making a picture of a turkey from a handprint.
3
MOM IS A PAINTER
A Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!
3
MY FAMILY
A Cherokee girl learns traditional skills and customs from the members of her family.
3
100 DAY
A class of kindergarten children celebrate the 100th day of school.
3
SNAPSHOTS
A Japanese American girl plays on a trampoline while her grandfather tries to take her picture.
3
SPLASH!
From the sink to the lake, a group of children have fun splashing in the water.
3
TIME FOR TACOS
A Mexican American boy and his father spend time together making tacos, and eating them!
3
TRAIN RIDE
An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.
3
WHAT A STREET!
After a street fair, a group of friends clean up and change their street from a messy street into a neat street.
3
WHERE IS MY PUPPY?
A Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.
3
YOGA CLASS
An Indian American girl and her friends try a series of different poses in a yoga class.
3
AT THE PARK
A Mohawk boy visits the park and uses his five senses to discover the natural world around him.
4
BEDTIME FUN
At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.
4
I HAD A HIPPOPOTAMUS
Inspired by his box of animal crackers, a Latino boy daydreams about the exotic animals he would give to his family and friends.
4
I MAKE CLAY POTS
A Pueblo girl learns the traditional art of making pottery from her grandmother.
4
I PLAY SOCCER
A Latina girl scores a goal in an after-school game of soccer with her friends.
4
MY BIG ROCK
A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.
4
ON OUR FARM
While spending the day working on their farm, a Latina girl and her father discover that working together is lots of fun.
4
PIÑATA PARTY
A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.
4
A SPECIAL DAY
A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather’s 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.
4
WE EAT RICE
A Korean American girl and boy love rice so much they eat it all the time and in many different ways.
4

For the latest Classroom Libraries, Collections, and Add-on Packs download the 2008 Bebop Catalog by clicking here.

To download the price list and order form, click here.



Guided Reading Guided reading levels have been assigned by Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts using the guidelines identified in Guided Reading and Matching Books to Readers by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell (Heinemann).

Intervention Intervention levels have been assigned by certified Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts and are intended for use in early intervention and one-on-one tutorial programs, including Reading Recovery® programs. These levels are not officially authorized by Reading Recovery®. Reading Recovery® is a registered servicemark of The Ohio State University.

DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) The DRA levels were determined using information in the Developmental Reading Assessment Resource Guide by Joetta Beaver (Celebration Press).

All level placements may vary and are subject to revision. Teachers may adjust the assigned levels in accordance with their own evaluations.


|up|


Copyright © 2000-2008, Bebop Books. All rights reserved.
Problems? Please email our
We are serious about your privacy. Read our privacy policy
Site operated in-house by LEE & LOW BOOKS