Beth Thompson's Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780316266932 | Minions: Dracula's Last Birthday | Lucy Rosen | The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob-ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation. Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the '60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination's Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film. A storybook inspired by the new feature film! | LB Kids |
| 9780525479017 | Mirror Mirror: A Book Of Reverso Poems | Marilyn Singer | With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!"Remarkable."—The Washington Post"This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."—Time Out New York for KidsWhat’s brewing when two favorites—poetry and fairy tales—are turned (literally) on their heads? It’s a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both. | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439849296 | Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook | Michael Garland | When the new teacher, Miss Smith, reads to her class, Zack and his classmates are amazed to find that the storybook characters come to life. | |
| 9780736442961 | Mission: Teamwork (Disney/Pixar Lightyear) (Step Into Reading) | RH Disney | This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney/Pixar Lightyear—now streaming on Disney+!Disney/Pixar Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)—the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. Lightyear is directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Galyn Susman. Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. | RH/Disney |
| 9780590629843 | Mummies in the Morning | Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and his younger sister take a trip in their tree house back to ancient Egypt, where they help a queen's mummy continue her voyage to the Next Life. | |
| 9780670015368 | My No, No, No Day! | After having a day in which nothing is right, tired Bella cuddles with her mother and talks about having a more cheerful day tomorrow. | ||
| 9780525648390 | Narwhal on a Sunny Night | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away with Jack and Annie! This time, meet famous explorer Leif Erikson and help save a narwhal! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie off to Greenland, they're not sure what time they've landed in, but they immediately know what their mission is: save a narwhal! Then they meet a young hunter named Leif Erikson and they ask for his help. But Leif has other ideas... Track the facts with Jack and Annie in the nonfiction companion to this book: Narwhals and Other Whales. If you're looking for Merlin Mission #33: Carnival at Candlelight, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #5. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781426310362 | National Geographic Readers: Planets | Elizabeth Carney | This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words.Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1037-9National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. | National Geographic Kids |
| 9780590441179 | Nice New Neighbors | Franz Brandenberg, Aliki | The Fieldmouse children find a way to make new friends when they move to a new house. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780152574215 | Night Noises (Voyager Book) | Mem Fox | As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, Butch Aggie, becomes alarmed by strange noises outside. Finally awakened by Butch Aggie’s growls and barks, Lily finds a lovely surprise waiting for her. “The language, pacing, tension, and sparks of excitement are absolutely at one with the artwork.”--The Horn Book | Clarion Books |
| 9780545888783 | Ninja Red Riding Hood | Corey Rosen Schwartz | In this twist on "Little Red Riding Hood," a certain wolf trains to be a ninja in order to catch his prey, but he is not the only one mastering a martial art. | |
| 9780803700383 | No Jumping on the Bed! | Tedd Arnold | Walter has been told not to jump on the bed, but he just can't resist. Higher and higher he bounces until the floor cracks and down he tumbles, bed and all, into the apartment below. And so begins the most exciting nighttime adventure of Walter's life. This wild and giddy book has been enthralling children for many years. Now it has been edited for an even younger audience, but it hasn't lost any of its humor and glee. | Dial |
| 9780439023979 | Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day | Robin Pulver | When the children in Mr. Wright's class have a field day, nouns and verbs in the classroom make their own fun. | |
| 9780545843546 | Nugget and Fang | Tammi Sauer, Joy Arcolano | "Everyone knows that minnows and sharks can't be friends! Can Nugget and Fang be different?"-- | |
| 9780399244988 | Officer Buckle and Gloria | Peggy Rathmann | The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches. Officer Buckle discovers his tips are not as successfully received by his audience without Gloria, who pantomimes his advice while he talks. And Gloria has nothing to demonstrate without Officer Buckle's narration. They need each other to make a successful presentation. | |
| 9781250002921 | On the Night You Were Born | Nancy Tillman | The moon, wind, rain, and a variety of animals celebrate the special occasion that is the birth of a child. | |
| 9781848579835 | Once Upon An Atom Questions Of Science | James Carter | From BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen. Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are keen to ask. This playful rhyming book bubbles and bursts with all things scientific, from technology and space to experiments, inventions and the natural world. | Little Tiger Press Group |
| 9780439839907 | One Nosy Pup | Carol Wallace | After moving to a new house, Poky the beagle befriends Charlie the hamster, who was accidentally left behind by the previous owners. | Scholastic |
| 9781250813473 | Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood | Stacy McAnulty | From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Our Solar System! is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons.Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin’ buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets . . .With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Comet in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to the other books in this series, like Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion. | Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
| 9780544102675 | Owl at Home | Arnold Lobel | Relates five adventures of Owl. |