Dona Herweck Rice 
Queen of Hearts 

The Queen of Hearts excels at baking tarts. But the Knave of Hearts can’t keep from stealing them–they are so good! What’s a queen to do? Advancing readers will enjoy this entertaining story featuring well-known nursery rhyme characters. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.