LEVELED BOOK • J

Darby’s Birthday Party

Written by Brian Roberts  •  Illustrated by Randy Gates

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Darby’s Birthday Party
A Reading A–Z Level J Leveled Book  •  Word Count: 350

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Darby’s Birthday Party
Level J Leveled Book
© Learning A–Z
Written by Brian Roberts
Illustrated by Randy Gates
All rights reserved.
www.readinga-z.com

Correlation
LEVEL J
Fountas & Pinnell
Reading Recovery
DRA

J
17
18

www.readinga-z.com

Written by Brian Roberts
Illustrated by Randy Gates

Darby’s Birthday Party


“What shall we plan for Darby’s birthday?” asked Mia.
“It is just two days away, and we haven’t planned anything.”
“We’d better think of something fast,” said Mike.
“Darby will be unhappy if we do nothing on his birthday.
We always do something for Darby’s birthday.”
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That is old for a dog.
On Friday, Darby would be 15 years old.
Darby the dog’s birthday was just two days away.


“What shall we plan for Darby’s birthday?” asked Mia.
“It is just two days away, and we haven’t planned anything.”
“We’d better think of something fast,” said Mike.
“Darby will be unhappy if we do nothing on his birthday.
We always do something for Darby’s birthday.”

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That is old for a dog.
On Friday, Darby would be 15 years old.
Darby the dog’s birthday was just two days away.

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“Shall we have a party?
Shall we take him to the park?
Shall we take him to the beach?” asked Mia.
“Or shall we take him on a hike?
It is a special birthday because Darby will be 15 years old.”
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We have to plan a very special party.”
And he will be 15 years old.
“We have always had a party for Darby on his birthday.
“We must plan a special party for Darby,” said Mike.


“Shall we have a party?
Shall we take him to the park?

Shall we take him to the beach?” asked Mia.
“Or shall we take him on a hike?
It is a special birthday because Darby will be 15 years old.”
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We have to plan a very special party.”
And he will be 15 years old.
“We have always had a party for Darby on his birthday.
“We must plan a special party for Darby,” said Mike.




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“Who shall we invite to Darby’s party?
What shall we have to eat?”
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What games shall we play?”
What shall we do for fun?


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“Who shall we invite to Darby’s party?
What shall we have to eat?”
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What games shall we play?”

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“Where shall we have the party?


Mike and Mia planned a special party for Darby.
They invited Darby’s favorite friends.
They planned Darby’s favorite games.
And they shopped for Darby’s favorite food.
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“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
“Is this a good place for the party?” asked Mia.
Mike and Mia went to the park.
But they did not know where to have the party.


Mike and Mia planned a special party for Darby.
They invited Darby’s favorite friends.
They planned Darby’s favorite games.
And they shopped for Darby’s favorite food.
Darby’s Birthday Party • Level J

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“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
“Is this a good place for the party?” asked Mia.
Mike and Mia went to the park.
But they did not know where to have the party.


They went to the beach.
“Is this a good place for the party?” asked Mia.
“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
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“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
“Is this a good place for a party?” asked Mia.
They went to the woods.


They went to the beach.
“Is this a good place for the party?” asked Mia.
“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
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“No,” said Mike. “It is not special.”
“Is this a good place for a party?” asked Mia.
They went to the woods.


They went to the mall.
“Is this a good place for a party?” asked Mia.
“Not for a dog,” said Mike.
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Where did they have the party?
It was the day of Darby’s birthday party.
Soon it was Friday.


They went to the mall.
“Is this a good place for a party?” asked Mia.
“Not for a dog,” said Mike.
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Where did they have the party?
It was the day of Darby’s birthday party.
Soon it was Friday.


At the zoo, of course.
It was Darby’s favorite place.
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And they all sang, “Happy Birthday to Darby.”
Darby saw all of his zoo friends.


At the zoo, of course.
It was Darby’s favorite place.
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And they all sang, “Happy Birthday to Darby.”
Darby saw all of his zoo friends.


LEVELED BOOK • J

Darby’s Birthday Party

Written by Brian Roberts  •  Illustrated by Randy Gates

www.readinga-z.com

Darby’s Birthday Party
A Reading A–Z Level J Leveled Book  •  Word Count: 350

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.



Darby’s Birthday Party
Level J Leveled Book
© Learning A–Z
Written by Brian Roberts
Illustrated by Randy Gates
All rights reserved.
www.readinga-z.com

Correlation
LEVEL J
Fountas & Pinnell
Reading Recovery
DRA

J
17
18

www.readinga-z.com

Written by Brian Roberts
Illustrated by Randy Gates

Darby’s Birthday Party