Sharon Callen – författare

Engage kindergarten and first grade students with social emotional learning (SEL) topics highlighted in this 31-book set. These leveled books have been hand-selected to introduce the five key components of SEL as identified by CASEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Titles include: Be Kind; Puzzled; I Am a Good Friend; A Gift for You; Communicate! How You Say It; Rules at Home; Rules at School; Good Work: Our Earth; We Recycle; Be Happy; Feelings; This Is Me; My Big Family; I Can; Outside the Box: Like a Family; Good for Me: Love; The Best You: Win or Lose; Miss Molly’s Dolly; Using Good Manners; Take Care of You; Use Your Brain; Safari Camp; Boris Keeps Fit; It’s Good Enough to Eat!; The Best You: Calm Down; Fantastic Kids: Care for Animals; Outside the Box: Teams; Part of the World; Life at the Top; Homes Around the World; Max

Join a group of playful ducks in this charming early reader that’s perfect for children ages 4 to 10 in grades K–2. Duck Pond Fun invites beginning readers to explore a day in the life of ducks as they swim, splash, and play together in their pond. With a focus on high-frequency sight words, simple sentence structure, and vivid illustrations, this engaging book helps new readers build foundational literacy skills and confidence. Ideal for shared reading, partner reading, or early independent reading, this book supports early fluency and language development while encouraging joyful exploration of nature.

Intended for grades K–2 and ages 4–10Builds foundational literacy with simple text and high-frequency wordsEncourages reading confidence with repetitive sentence patternsEnhances vocabulary and comprehension through visual-text supportIdeal for classroom instruction and at-home reading practice

Seb's Train is a 16-page fiction reader designed for early learners that introduces beginning literacy skills through a relatable story about a child’s imaginative train adventure. Simple sentences and repetitive text help build fluency, while colorful illustrations engage young readers and support comprehension. Perfect for PreK–Grade 1 reading development. Literacy Foundations: Builds fluency through simple sentence patterns.Imaginative Story: Fosters creativity with a train-themed adventure.Phonics Support: Features high-frequency words and phonics practice.Visual Cues: Colorful illustrations enhance understanding.Format: 16-page reader ideal for PreK–Grade 1 learning environments.

Young Maddy has wild and crazy red hair. She won't give up as she tries again and again to figure out what do to with her wild mane! Young readers will enjoy the funny illustrations as Maddy learns that her crazy hair is pretty amazing after all. With easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience with this colorful, entertaining book.

Five friends each live on different floors of their apartment building. Follow along as four of these children make their way to the 10th floor to bring a surprise to their sick friend Max. Early readers will learn the importance of friendship and kindness while practicing simple counting skills as they read through this colorfully illustrated book. The large, easy-to-read font will help children read this simple story.

Come along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk through town! Beginning readers will pass by many different places in the community as they flip through the pages of this delightfully illustrated book. With simple, easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they follow the characters on a walk past places such as the book store and the park.

Boris the Basset is always getting into trouble. Follow along as young readers explore Boris’s hilarious adventures and unexpected mischief in this engaging story. Designed for children in grades K-2 and ages 4–8, this fiction reader uses simple sentence structure and high-frequency words to support early literacy development. The book includes colorful illustrations and a predictable storyline to build reading confidence. Ideal for reading at home or in the classroom, this text encourages fluency and laughter while strengthening foundational reading skills.

Written in English for early childhood learners.Targets ages 4–8 and reading level grades K-2.Features a lovable character and silly situations that captivate children.Supports foundational reading with sight words and repetition.Perfect for group story time or independent reading at home or school.

It is a hot summer day, so three young siblings decide to play in the pool! Beginning readers will relate to this story about summer fun, including siblings and splashing in the water. They will also need to problem solve when the water finally begins to run out. With lively illustrations and large font, early readers will have fun while reading!

Follow three little kittens as their mother teaches them their daily responsibilities. From the moment the kittens wake up to when they go to sleep, beginning readers will learn some of the things that cats do during the day. With easy-to-read font and heart-warming illustrations, early readers can develop a love of reading while learning about the importance of a structured daily routine.

Flip through a special photo album depicting the life of a young bee. As beginning readers follow the little bee's process of learning to fly, they will learn that success does not always happen on the first try. Watch as our little bee learns and grows with persistence and encouragement from his family members. Early readers will be exposed to autobiographical writing as the bee describes his journey to become an expert in flying. The colorful images and large, easy-to-read font help readers easily navigate through this album as they learn the importance of trying and trying again.

In this magical story, two families live in the same place--a human family and a ladybug family! While a little girl describes each of her family members, illustrations reveal that the ladybug family likes to do all the same things that the human family likes to do. Early readers can follow the similarities between these two families as they share the space together. With delightful illustrations and large font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience.

Come along on a school field trip to the museum of art! With this book, early readers will follow a group of students as they look at the paintings and sculptures in a museum and talk about what they see. Through imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they explore the art museum in this book. Readers will want to join in on the interpretations as they make connections to their own lives.

Boris Keeps Fit is an engaging English-language fiction reader for children ages 5 to 10 in grades 1–2. This fun story follows Boris, a grumpy basset hound, as he undertakes a silly yet instructive fitness routine—running, doing push-ups, lifting weights—to stay strong and feel good. With goofy illustrations and accessible text, this title demonstrates the importance of healthy habits, exercise, and persistence in a lighthearted way. Teachers and parents can use the book to spark conversations about wellness, set fitness challenges, or integrate it into health and PE lessons.

English fiction reader for ages 5–10, grades 1–2Shows a relatable character practicing fitness and healthy habitsEncourages discussions about exercise, nutrition, and self-careBuilds vocabulary and comprehension through funny visuals and simple narrativeUseful for classroom read-alouds, health units, or home encouragement

It is bedtime at Safari Camp and it is time for all the animals to brush their teeth! Young readers will enjoy reading this story as the animal characters have fun showing each other the different types of toothbrushes and toothpaste they use. With whimsical illustrations and easy-to-read font, children will be engaged and entertained while learning the importance of good hygiene.

Adventure across the globe with Anna as she travels all over the world in alphabetical order! Young readers will be introduced to exotic, far-off places, as Anna visits places from A to Z. With fun-filled illustrations and easy-to-read font, readers will enjoy this rhyming story while practicing the alphabet and attempting to say the names of all the interesting places!

Boris the basset hound is best friends with his owner, Bea. They do everything together. Bea starts to notice that Boris seems sad on their walks together. She later finds out that Boris used to be a therapy dog at the children's hospital and he misses the children. In the end, Bea resolves to take Boris to the children's hospital every day. Young readers will be engaged by the lovely illustrations and the inspiring story about friendship and the joy of giving back.

This exciting version of a classic tale follows the story of Cinder, a beautiful and kind girl who is forced to clean the house for her evil stepsisters. When Cinder's stepsisters try to keep her from attending Prince Charming's Grand Ball, her fairy godmother appears and gives her glass slippers with wings. These magical shoes will fly Cinder to the ball and back home at midnight. After a wonderful night with Prince Charming, Cinder's fairy godmother makes sure nothing interferes with their happiness. Accompanied by whimsical illustrations and simple font, readers will love the twists in this well-known fairytale.

This story, written through poetry, introduces children to the amazing building that Frank built in New York. Readers will enjoy reading about this magnificent place that has everything from schools, to pools, to homes. With delightful illustrations and engaging text, this book describes 8 Spruce Street, a 76-story skyscraper in New York City designed by architect Frank Gehry. Young readers will be inspired as they learn about spaces that engineers can create for the community.

When exchange student Soo Yun has to return home to Korea, her class makes her a scrapbook of all the wonderful times they shared with her in America. Each page is an entry from a classmate that describes their favorite memory with Soo Yun. Through this heartfelt book, readers will learn about Soo Yun's unique personality and culture. With fun illustrations and lovely anecdotes about Soo Yun's time in the United States, readers will discover how much they can learn from someone from a different country.

Practice the alphabet in The Curious Café! There are 26 different menu items to choose from and each start with a different letter of the alphabet. Readers will be dying to try Eggcellent Elephant Eggs, Porcupine Pears, Upsidedown Cupcakes, and Zebra Smoothies as they read a short description of each of these delicious wonders. Fanciful illustrations help readers get a tasty visual of these delectable treats.

In this story, Ms. Wilde is an eccentric teacher who loves to come to class dressed up as her favorite storybook character. She reads to the class with great enthusiasm. She also brings her dog, Oscar, to school as well. When the class decides to perform "Little Red Riding Hood," little Oscar interferes with Ms. Wilde's best laid plans. On the day the costumes are set to arrive, the class gets the wildest assortment of costumes, none of which are right for "Little Red Riding Hood!" Can Ms. Wilde's class figure out what to do in this predicament? Endearing illustrations of Ms. Wilde's class and her mischievous dog accompany each chapter while children decide how to make the absolute best out of any situation.

The Lovely One is a heartwarming, poetic nonfiction reader designed for young children in Grades K–2. With gentle, affirming language and tender illustrations, the book celebrates every child’s uniqueness, inner strength, and importance in the world. It fosters social-emotional development by encouraging self-worth, confidence, and emotional connection, making it a powerful tool in classrooms focused on character education and positive identity building. Whether used in morning meetings, social-emotional learning units, or bedtime reading, this title nurtures belonging and well-being.

Affirms children's individuality and emotional strength.Supports early social-emotional learning and character development.Features poetic language paired with expressive, comforting artwork.Promotes confidence, compassion, and self-awareness.Ideal for SEL instruction, classroom read-alouds, and home libraries.

Tag along with a mother and daughter on a trip to the park to feed--and count!--the ducks. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read text.

Join Seb as he tries to build the longest train track he can. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read text.

Follow along with Maddy as she tries to tame her wild and crazy red hair. This entertaining story will encourage young readers to develop a love of reading! This engaging fiction picture book features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read text.

Help children practice counting with this story about some kids who all live on different floors of an apartment building. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read text.

Tag along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk around town. Along the way, they'll pass by the book store, the park, and many other places in the community. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to support early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes playful illustrations and large, easy-to-read text.

Tag along with Boris the basset hound and learn about different types of weather as Boris searches for his favorite climate. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes life-like illustrations and easy-to-read font that will engage and entertain early readers.