Holly Hobbie
Opal's new friend Daphne seems perfect, but Opal is good at things too.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Punxsutawney Phyllis
Susanna Leonard Hill
Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Phyllis is a groundhog who loves the weather no matter what season, but does she have what it takes to become the next Punxsutawney Phil, groundhog day groundhog?
Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Phyllis is a groundhog who loves the weather no matter what season, but does she have what it takes to become the next Punxsutawney Phil, groundhog day groundhog?
Chester's Way
Kevin Henkes
Chester had his own way of doing things, then Wilson moved in and they were like two peas in a pod. Soon after, Lilly moved in and they thought her ways were strange, but soon they became friends.
Chester had his own way of doing things, then Wilson moved in and they were like two peas in a pod. Soon after, Lilly moved in and they thought her ways were strange, but soon they became friends.
Owen
Kevin Henkes
Owen has a blanket named fuzzy, but some people think he is too old to carry it around.
Owen has a blanket named fuzzy, but some people think he is too old to carry it around.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka
Illustrated by Lane Smith
Fractured Fairy Tales!
Illustrated by Lane Smith
Fractured Fairy Tales!
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Jon Scieszka
Illustrated by Lane Smith
The story of the three little pigs, as told by the wolf involved.
Illustrated by Lane Smith
The story of the three little pigs, as told by the wolf involved.
Officer Buckle and Gloria
Peggy Rathmann
Officer Buckle and Gloria are the dynamic safety duo, spreading safety tips throughout schools together.
Officer Buckle and Gloria are the dynamic safety duo, spreading safety tips throughout schools together.
The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring
Ruth Sanderson
Alexi leaves home in search of adventure, and he finds it when the tsar sends him on impossible tasks or else face death.
Beautiful pictures.
Alexi leaves home in search of adventure, and he finds it when the tsar sends him on impossible tasks or else face death.
Beautiful pictures.
Zen Shorts
Jon J Muth
This books puts proverbs into a story about three siblings and their neighbor, a panda named Stillwater.
This books puts proverbs into a story about three siblings and their neighbor, a panda named Stillwater.
Moses: When Harriet Tubman lead her people to freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
A story based on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
A story based on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Gone Wild
David McLimans
The alphabet goes through animals that are vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered. Gives information about each animal, such as where they are located and why they are in danger.
The alphabet goes through animals that are vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered. Gives information about each animal, such as where they are located and why they are in danger.
The Frog Prince Continued
Jon Scieszka
Illustrated by Lane Smith
What happens to the Frog Prince after the kiss.
Illustrated by Lane Smith
What happens to the Frog Prince after the kiss.
Wemberly Worried
Kevin Henkes
Wemberly worried about everything, but then she had even more to worry about when it was time to start school. What if no one else brings a doll? What if they make fun of her name? Will she be able to make friends?
Wemberly worried about everything, but then she had even more to worry about when it was time to start school. What if no one else brings a doll? What if they make fun of her name? Will she be able to make friends?
Science Verse
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
One day in science class the teacher says science is your life. This puts some poor kid in a science curse!
One day in science class the teacher says science is your life. This puts some poor kid in a science curse!
Flotsam
David Wiesner
Flotsam is something that floats in from the ocean. In a wordless book, a boy finds a camera on the beach
Flotsam is something that floats in from the ocean. In a wordless book, a boy finds a camera on the beach
Saturday, June 28, 2008
The Blabber Report
True Kelley
Blabber is a mouse that likes to talk, unless it is in front of a large audience, plus he likes to put off doing assignments. How will he get his oral book report done?
Blabber is a mouse that likes to talk, unless it is in front of a large audience, plus he likes to put off doing assignments. How will he get his oral book report done?
Sheep Blast Off
Nancy Shaw
Illustrated by Margot Apple
The sheep find a spaceship and take it for a spin.
Illustrated by Margot Apple
The sheep find a spaceship and take it for a spin.
The Sweetest Kiss
Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden
A Frog Prince has to find the sweetest girl to kiss. In the end it turns out he can't decide and he chooses them all.
A Frog Prince has to find the sweetest girl to kiss. In the end it turns out he can't decide and he chooses them all.
The Jellybeans and the Big Dance
Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Emily loves to dance, but her dance class is not much fun until the girls find something in common...their love of Jellybeans!
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Emily loves to dance, but her dance class is not much fun until the girls find something in common...their love of Jellybeans!
Keeper of Soles
Teresa Bateman
Illustrated by Yayo
Colin the shoemaker is visited by death one night, but he talks death into giving him more time to live by giving him shoe and shoe.
Illustrated by Yayo
Colin the shoemaker is visited by death one night, but he talks death into giving him more time to live by giving him shoe and shoe.
Snowboard Twist
Jean Craighead George
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
Axel and his dog Grits love snowboarding. The book teaches how people prepare to snowboard after the first snow of the season, and the science behind the perfect snow.
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
Axel and his dog Grits love snowboarding. The book teaches how people prepare to snowboard after the first snow of the season, and the science behind the perfect snow.
Lucille Lost: A True Adventure
Margaret George and Christopher J. Murphy
Illustrated by Debra Bandelin and Bob Dacey
Lucille the tortoise goes on an adventure when she leaves the land of humans. Book is filled with tortoise facts on each page.
Illustrated by Debra Bandelin and Bob Dacey
Lucille the tortoise goes on an adventure when she leaves the land of humans. Book is filled with tortoise facts on each page.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett
Illustrated by Ron Barrett
There once was a town named Chewandswallow that had strange weather patterns: food!
Illustrated by Ron Barrett
There once was a town named Chewandswallow that had strange weather patterns: food!
Josephina Javelina: A Hairy Tale
Susan Lowell
Illustrated by Bruce MacPherson
Josephina is a Javelina who leaves home to go to Pasadena with dreams of becoming a famous ballerina!
Illustrated by Bruce MacPherson
Josephina is a Javelina who leaves home to go to Pasadena with dreams of becoming a famous ballerina!
Princess Penelope Takes Charge
Todd Mack
Illustrated by Julia Gran
Penelope the Princess could not wait to be a big sister and have a little sister to play with. Only problem is her parents gave her a little brother.
Illustrated by Julia Gran
Penelope the Princess could not wait to be a big sister and have a little sister to play with. Only problem is her parents gave her a little brother.
I Can Draw a Weeposaur and Other Dinosaurs
Poems by Eloise Greenfield
Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Poems about funny dinosaurs.
Not that good.
Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Poems about funny dinosaurs.
Not that good.
Is Grandpa Wearing a Suit?
Amelie Fried
Illustrated by Jacky Gleich
A young child tries to understand what death is at his grandfather's funeral.
Illustrated by Jacky Gleich
A young child tries to understand what death is at his grandfather's funeral.
Meerkat Mail
Emily Gravett
Sunny the Meerkat gets sick of living at home, so he ventures out on the world, sending postcards home to let his family know how he is doing. At the end of his trip he realizes there is no place like home.
Sunny the Meerkat gets sick of living at home, so he ventures out on the world, sending postcards home to let his family know how he is doing. At the end of his trip he realizes there is no place like home.
The Cow That Laid an Egg
Andy Cutbill
Illustrated by Russell Ayto
Marjorie the cow feels rather ordinary when compared to the other cows, but one day the chickens decide to boost her self esteem and give her an egg, which Marjorie thinks she laid!
Illustrated by Russell Ayto
Marjorie the cow feels rather ordinary when compared to the other cows, but one day the chickens decide to boost her self esteem and give her an egg, which Marjorie thinks she laid!
Pirate Treasure Map: A Fairy Tale Adventure
Colin and Jacqui Hawkins
Jack Hubbard goes on a pirate adventure through many fairy tales.
Jack Hubbard goes on a pirate adventure through many fairy tales.
Muti's Necklace: The Oldest Story in the World
Louise Hawes
Illustrated by Rebecca Guay
Muti is a girl in Egypt who has a necklace made by her father, that also hold memories from her family life. She goes against the wishes of the pharaoh when she loses it though.
Illustrated by Rebecca Guay
Muti is a girl in Egypt who has a necklace made by her father, that also hold memories from her family life. She goes against the wishes of the pharaoh when she loses it though.
Jenny Found a Penny
Trudy Harris
Illustrated by John Hovell
Jenny is trying to collect change to buy herself something from the dollar store. Is a good way to show kids how to count money, also includes tax!
Illustrated by John Hovell
Jenny is trying to collect change to buy herself something from the dollar store. Is a good way to show kids how to count money, also includes tax!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Oliver
Syd Hoff
Oliver accidentally gets sent in the circus shipment, and when the circus turns him away, he tries to find a place to stay.
Oliver accidentally gets sent in the circus shipment, and when the circus turns him away, he tries to find a place to stay.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Olivia Forms a Band
Ian Falconer
Olivia the pig finds out that the fireworks show doesn't have a band, and she decides she will be the entire band for the show.
Olivia the pig finds out that the fireworks show doesn't have a band, and she decides she will be the entire band for the show.
Fix-It Duck
Jez Alborough
Duck tries to fix his leaky roof, but only causes trouble for his neighbors.
Duck tries to fix his leaky roof, but only causes trouble for his neighbors.
The Snow Princess
Ruth Sanderson
The daughter of Father Frost and Mother Spring, the Snow Princess, longs to see the world. Her father leaves her with one warning "Do not fall in love or you will die" Despite the warning she falls in love with Sergei the shepherd, and she winds up mortal.
Beautiful pictures
The daughter of Father Frost and Mother Spring, the Snow Princess, longs to see the world. Her father leaves her with one warning "Do not fall in love or you will die" Despite the warning she falls in love with Sergei the shepherd, and she winds up mortal.
Beautiful pictures
Chrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum thinks she has the most fantastic name in the world, until she goes to school and gets made fun of for it. Then the music teacher everyone likes shares a secret, her name is really long and also the name of a flower, just like Chrysanthemum!
Chrysanthemum thinks she has the most fantastic name in the world, until she goes to school and gets made fun of for it. Then the music teacher everyone likes shares a secret, her name is really long and also the name of a flower, just like Chrysanthemum!
Lilly's Big Day
Kevin Henkes
Mr. Slinger is getting married, and Lilly is excited to be his flower girl. Only problem is he asked his niece Ginger to be the flower girl, not Lilly.
Mr. Slinger is getting married, and Lilly is excited to be his flower girl. Only problem is he asked his niece Ginger to be the flower girl, not Lilly.
Pet of a Pet
Marsha Hayles
Illustrated by Scott Nash
Tabitha lives on a farm, and she has a pet horse. The pet horse has a pet cow, etc.
Illustrated by Scott Nash
Tabitha lives on a farm, and she has a pet horse. The pet horse has a pet cow, etc.
Math Curse
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
A girl is stuck in a Math Curse where everything in her life becomes a math problem. It finally breaks when she realizes she can solve any problem using math.
A girl is stuck in a Math Curse where everything in her life becomes a math problem. It finally breaks when she realizes she can solve any problem using math.
Sergio Makes a Splash!
Edel Rodriguez
Sergio is a penguin who loves soccer, fishes, and water, any water that is but the deep kind. On the first day of school the penguins go on a field trip to the ocean, and Sergio is willing to swim, but only with his floaties on!
Sergio is a penguin who loves soccer, fishes, and water, any water that is but the deep kind. On the first day of school the penguins go on a field trip to the ocean, and Sergio is willing to swim, but only with his floaties on!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
Davd A Ufer
Illustrated by Kirsten Carlson
Giraffe was scared to put his head up, so he was sent to te doctor. Along the way he meets a monkey who is also afraid of heights and a hippo that is afraid of water. When they meet a crocodile they realize they can get over their fears without the help of the doctor.
Illustrated by Kirsten Carlson
Giraffe was scared to put his head up, so he was sent to te doctor. Along the way he meets a monkey who is also afraid of heights and a hippo that is afraid of water. When they meet a crocodile they realize they can get over their fears without the help of the doctor.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bad News! I'm in Charge!
Bruce Ingman
When looking for treasure with a medal detector, a kid finds a suit that makes him the leader of the land.
When looking for treasure with a medal detector, a kid finds a suit that makes him the leader of the land.
"Let's Get a Pup!" said Kate
Bob Graham
Kate wants a puppy, so her and her parents go to the animal shelter, but is their home big enough for two dogs?
Kate wants a puppy, so her and her parents go to the animal shelter, but is their home big enough for two dogs?
Tacky and the Winter Games
Helen Lester
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Tacky and the rest of the penguins are training for the Winter Games, but will Tacky's antics keep them from winning a medal?
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Tacky and the rest of the penguins are training for the Winter Games, but will Tacky's antics keep them from winning a medal?
Diary of a Spider
Doreen Cronin
Pictures by Harry Bliss
This is the diary of a spider that is very much like human kids.
Pictures by Harry Bliss
This is the diary of a spider that is very much like human kids.
Kitten's First Full Moon
Kevin Henkes
Kitten sees her first full moon and thinks it is a large bowl of milk, and she really wants it, but getting to it turns out to be unlucky for her.
Kitten sees her first full moon and thinks it is a large bowl of milk, and she really wants it, but getting to it turns out to be unlucky for her.
Big Red Tub
Julia Jarman
Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds
Stan and Stella are taking a bath, and all of their friends want to join them in their big red tub.
Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds
Stan and Stella are taking a bath, and all of their friends want to join them in their big red tub.
Barn Dance!
Pat Hutchins
Horse, pig, and sheep want to dance, but their children are fast asleep...or are they?
Horse, pig, and sheep want to dance, but their children are fast asleep...or are they?
I Saw an Ant of the Railroad Track
Joshua Price
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
An ant is walking down a railroad track, just as a train is coming tickety-tack. Can Jack save the ant before there is a smack?
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
An ant is walking down a railroad track, just as a train is coming tickety-tack. Can Jack save the ant before there is a smack?
I Saw an Ant in a Parking Lot
Joshua Price
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
An ant is going across a parking lot, but a mini-van is coming straight for it. Can Dot save the ant and park the van?
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
An ant is going across a parking lot, but a mini-van is coming straight for it. Can Dot save the ant and park the van?
Toot & Puddle Wish You Were Here
Holly Hobbie
Toot goes off to Wildest Borneo, and returns home a nice shade of blue.
Toot goes off to Wildest Borneo, and returns home a nice shade of blue.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Duck, Duck, Goose
Tad Hills
Duck and Goose are the best of friends, until Thistle Duck comes around. And Thistle is good at everything (and is not afraid to tell you she is).
Duck and Goose are the best of friends, until Thistle Duck comes around. And Thistle is good at everything (and is not afraid to tell you she is).
The Princess and the Pea
Retold by John Cech
Illustrated by Bernhard Oberdieck
Retelling of the Princess and the Pea
Illustrated by Bernhard Oberdieck
Retelling of the Princess and the Pea
Friday, June 6, 2008
Pirates
C.Drew Lamm
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
Max wanted to read a nice bedtime story, something with cats, but his sister chose a book about pirates instead.
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
Max wanted to read a nice bedtime story, something with cats, but his sister chose a book about pirates instead.
The Pirate Queen
Emily Arnold McCully
Tells the story of the Irish pirate woman named Grania O'Malley. During her time the English came into Ireland, and the story tells of Grania's dealings with Queen Elizabeth.
Tells the story of the Irish pirate woman named Grania O'Malley. During her time the English came into Ireland, and the story tells of Grania's dealings with Queen Elizabeth.
Clorinda
Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Clorinda the cow wants to be a ballerina, but is can she really do it?
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Clorinda the cow wants to be a ballerina, but is can she really do it?
Toot & Puddle Puddle's ABC
Holly Hobbie
Puddle wants to teach his friend Otto how to write his name, but first he has to teach him about the alphabet.
Puddle wants to teach his friend Otto how to write his name, but first he has to teach him about the alphabet.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Big Plans
Bob Shea
Illustrated by Lane Smith
A little boy sits in the corner of his classroom, but he has plans, big plans!
Illustrated by Lane Smith
A little boy sits in the corner of his classroom, but he has plans, big plans!
Where's My Sock?
Joyce Dunbar
Illustrated by Sanja Rescek
Pippin wants his yellow socks with the clocks on it, but can't find the matching one. Journey to find the pairs of socks in Pippins house.
Illustrated by Sanja Rescek
Pippin wants his yellow socks with the clocks on it, but can't find the matching one. Journey to find the pairs of socks in Pippins house.
The Great Math Tattle Battle
Anne Bowen
Illustrated by Jaime Zollars
Harley was good at math but also a tattle. What happens when someone comes into class who is also good at math, but a bigger tattle then Harley.
Illustrated by Jaime Zollars
Harley was good at math but also a tattle. What happens when someone comes into class who is also good at math, but a bigger tattle then Harley.
Will You Read To Me?
Denys Cazet
Hamlet the pig wants to read to someone, but no one in his pig family will listen.
Hamlet the pig wants to read to someone, but no one in his pig family will listen.
Grump Groan Growl
Bell Hooks
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
If you are in a bad mood, try to keep the feelings inside and let them pass.
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
If you are in a bad mood, try to keep the feelings inside and let them pass.
Mary Had a Little Lamp
Jack Lechner
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Mary takes her lamp with her everywhere she goes.
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Mary takes her lamp with her everywhere she goes.
Seamore, the Very Forgetful Porpoise
Darcie Edgemon
Illustrated by J. Otto Seibold
Seamore is very forgetful, so forgetful that he mistakenly invites a Killer Whale to dinner! Will he be dinner, or did he manage to find a new friend?
Illustrated by J. Otto Seibold
Seamore is very forgetful, so forgetful that he mistakenly invites a Killer Whale to dinner! Will he be dinner, or did he manage to find a new friend?
I Drive a Bulldozer
Sarah Bridges
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about what a bulldozer does and how to drive one.
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about what a bulldozer does and how to drive one.
I Drive a Crane
Sarah Bridges
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about what jobs a crane can do and what it takes to operate one.
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about what jobs a crane can do and what it takes to operate one.
I Drive a Dump Truck
Sarah Bridges
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about things a dump truck does and what it takes to drive one.
Illustrated by Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea
Tells about things a dump truck does and what it takes to drive one.
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