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Spunky little monkey

Martin, Bill, 1916-2004.


School Library Journal, December 2016. Publisher's Weekly, October 2016. Booklist, December 2016. Horn Book, October 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2017. Kirkus Review, October 2016. Little monkey will not get out of bed, so the doctor prescribes some exercise, and monkey learns to dance.
Date Published:2017

Black Beauty

Sewell, Anna, 1820-1878.


"Includes reading group guide." A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.
Date Published:2001

Splat and the cool school trip

Scotton, Rob.,


"When Splat the Cat and his class take a school trip to the zoo, all Splat wants is to see the penguins"--
Date Published:2013

The magic trap

Davies, Jacqueline, 1962-


"A magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffman--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane. But nothing prepares them for what blows into town next: their long-lost dad"--
Date Published:2014

Stink and the ultimate thumb-wrestling smackdown

McDonald, Megan


Wilson's Children, September 2011. Booklist, January 2011. Horn Book, October 2011. Second-grader Stink's parents tell him he must play a sport after he gets an unsatisfactory grade in physical education, and so he masters thumb wrestling, as seen on a sports channel.
Date Published:2011

Bad hair day

Mlynowski, Sarah.


Based on: Rapunzel. Horn Book, April 2015. Resource Links, June 2015. On their fifth trip through the magic mirror, siblings Abby and Jonah find themselves in the story of Rapunzel--and they set out to free her from her tower, reunite her with her parents, and give the story a completely happy ending.
Date Published:2014

Elephants

Brennan, Francis, 1980-


Presents an illustrated introduction to elephants, how they survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species.
Date Published:2013

Goal line

Barber, Tiki, 1975- .


"A Paula Wiseman Book"--T.p. NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber ("Teammates") are back with an all-new novel. When Tiki wins a school-wide essay contest and gives an inspirational speech in front of the whole school, he becomes sought after for guidance and advice.
Date Published:2013

Max's fun day

Klein, Adria F. (Adria Fay), 1947-


Multicultural Review, June 2007. Max and his good friend Don, who is in a wheelchair, have a lot of fun together, whether they are at the park, in the library, or at a restaurant.
Date Published:2007

101 ways to bug your parents

Wardlaw, Lee, 1955-


School Library Journal, October 1996. Booklist, October 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 1996. Book Report, March 1997. Kirkus Review, October 1996. When his parents call off the family vacation and enroll their son in a creative writing class instead, twelve-year-old Steve comes up with a wacky moneymaking project.
Date Published:1996

Whiskerella

Vernon, Ursula.


School Library Journal, January 2018. Kirkus Starred, November 2017. "When a fairy godmouse forces Whiskerella to wear glass slippers and attend balls night after night in search of a happily ever after, it's up to Princess Harriet Hamsterbone to break the spell and save the day"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

Sidewinders

Sexton, Colleen A., 1967-


Includes glossary. How sidewinders look - Where sidewinders live - How sidewinders move - Hunting and feeding. Simple text and photographs introduce sidewinders, including their physical characteristics and habitat.
Date Published:2011

The Alamo

Mattern, Joanne,


A warning cry -- The Alamo's history -- Defending the Alamo -- "Remember the Alamo!" -- The Alamo today. Started as a mission, then occupied by Spanish soldiers then a place of turmoil and battle, now restored as one of our nation's most valued symbols. Learn about the people who fought in these battles, General Santa Anna, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston, and why it is referred to as the "Cradle of Texas Liberty".
Date Published:2015

A warning cry -- The Alamo's history -- Defending the Alamo -- "Remember the Alamo!" -- The Alamo today. Started as a mission, then occupied by Spanish soldiers then a place of turmoil and battle, now restored as one of our nation's most valued symbols. Learn about the people who fought in these battles, General Santa Anna, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston, and why it is referred to as the "Cradle of Texas Liberty".

Date Published:2015

Teachers

Minden, Cecilia.


School Library Journal, April 2014. Presents an introduction to the role a teacher plays in a community, in simple text with illustrations, describing what kind of work they do and how to become one.
Date Published:2014

Fairy tale lunches : a cookbook for young readers and eaters : fairy tales retold /

Yolen, Jane


"Adapted from Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters"--T.p. verso. Little Red Riding Hood -- Little Red Riding Hood's picnic basket of goodies: Deviled eggs; Chicken salad pockets -- The magic cave -- Goat cheese sandwiches -- The fox and the grapes -- Fruit salad -- The stolen bread smells -- Sweet-smelling cinnamon bread. Contains illustrated retellings of four fairy tales, including "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Magic Cave," "The Fox and the Grapes," and "The Stolen Bread Smells," each with one or more lunch recipes, and includes fact boxes.
Date Published:2010

"Adapted from Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters"--T.p. verso. Little Red Riding Hood -- Little Red Riding Hood's picnic basket of goodies: Deviled eggs; Chicken salad pockets -- The magic cave -- Goat cheese sandwiches -- The fox and the grapes -- Fruit salad -- The stolen bread smells -- Sweet-smelling cinnamon bread. Contains illustrated retellings of four fairy tales, including "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Magic Cave," "The Fox and the Grapes," and "The Stolen Bread Smells," each with one or more lunch recipes, and includes fact boxes.

Date Published:2010

Miss Mingo weathers the storm

Harper, Jamie,


Hiking up High Hill to visit the weather station for a class field trip, the animal students of Miss Mingo's class experience a range of hot, windy, and rainy weather while learning facts about atmospheric changes.
Date Published:2012

Super pancake

Lloyd, Megan Wagner.


"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Title page verso. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ... pancake? Here is a delightfully clever and endearingly funny graphic novel about a pancake named Peggy, who accidentally develops superhero abilities and must defend her home of Breakfast Town.
Date Published:2023

Still life

West, Jacqueline, 1979-


School Library Journal, August 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2014. Kirkus Review, June 2014. "An old magic resurfaces in twelve-year-old Olive's house, and in order to save herself, those she loves, and all of Elsewhere, she must uncover the complex history of this eerie, painted world, its magical origins, and its creator"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

Insects as decomposers

Sirota, Lyn,


Includes index. The clean-up crew -- A day in the tidy life -- Impact of decomposers -- Bugs for lunch -- Alive, thrive, strive. Insects break down animal and plant matter.
Date Published:2017

Drawing the heroes in your graphic novel

Lee, Frank, 1980-


Drawing tools -- What makes a hero? -- Creating a fantasy hero -- Creating a superheroine -- Creating a sci-fi hero -- Animated heroes -- Supporting characters -- Glossary. School Library Journal, April 2012. Library Media Connection, October 2012. A guide to drawing heroes in graphic novels, covering drawing tools, creating a fantasy hero, creating supporting characters, and more.
Date Published:2012