Casey Matthews' Library
Byrns L. Darden Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS_6441650E0B9AE600B5A07B6F | The Foolish Tortoise | Richard Buckley | ||
| 9780669302349 | The Gingerbread Man A Classic Folktale | Jane Melick | by Jane Melick (Author) paperback | D.C. Health and Company |
| 9780142403877 | The Gruffalo | Julia Donaldson | Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud—a perfect gift for any special occasion! A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo. . . . | National Geographic Books |
| The Grumpalump | ||||
| 9780590047012 | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go back to school, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. | |
| 9780689858741 | The Pumpkin Patch: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Robin Hill School) | Margaret McNamara | Level 1: Starting to Read Simple stories Increased vocabulary Longer sentencesMrs. Connor's first-grade class is going on a field trip! They're headed to the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins. Katie dreams of finding the perfect pumpkin. But the one she chooses isn't perfect at all. It's too small! But then her father shows her that wonderful things often come in small packages. | Simon Spotlight |
| 9780525554820 | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | "When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"-- | |
| 9780590421416 | The Snow Child | The Russian tale about a man and a woman and the answer to their wish for a child. | ||
| 9780140501827 | The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats | Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. "Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder and beauty a snowy day can bring to a small child."--Barnes & Noble "Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."--Publisher's Weekly "The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to Horn Book magazine, The Snowy Day was "the very first full-color picture book to feature a small black hero"--yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake."--Amazon.com | Puffin Books |
| 9780873585422 | The Three Little Javelinas | Susan Lowell | Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now readers are introduced to the three little javelinas--lovable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs--as they try to outsmart the coyote who had hoped to eat them with red chile sauce. | Reading Rainbow Books |
| 9781338230000 | Thelma the Unicorn | Aaron Blabey | Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend. | |
| 9780698115637 | Today Is Monday | Eric Carle | Learn the days of the week with bestselling author/illustrator Eric Carle through song!String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along. | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| 9781488960192 | Too Tall To Twirl | Lisa Regan | "All of Giraffe's friends are good at something: Hippo is a brilliant ballerina, Ostrich is a sensational skater, and Lion is a dazzling dancer. Poor Giraffe can't seem to get the hang of anything! No matter how hard she tries, she ends up in a tangled mess. Can Giraffe discover her hidden talent, or is she simply too tall to twirl?"--Back cover. | Bonney Press |
| 9781546101260 | Unexpected Flyers (Learn About: Animals) | Jay Leslie | Let's learn all about animals that can do some unexpected things!Can you believe there are snakes that can fly? What about lizards? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five different creatures that, unexpectedly, can fly! Get ready to learn why and how these surprising animals can take to the skies!ABOUT THE SERIES: The natural world is filled with animals doing unexpected things! It is hard to believe, but orcas can talk, sloths can swim, some snakes can fly, and octopuses love to play. Each book in this vibrant new nonfiction series explores the unusual abilities of five different animals, along with their habitat, diet, and behavior. Packed with photographs and fun facts, readers will learn all about these talented creatures that can fly, play, swim, and talk! | Scholastic Library Publishing |
| 9781432916336 | Water | Cassie Mayer | What happens when water gets cold? Read this book to learn all about water. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that illustrate the properties of each material. In Water, readers learn about the different states of water. Pictures of water as a solid, liquid, and gas show how water can change. Readers also learn about the important uses of water. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9781524766498 | We're All Wonders | R. J. Palacio | The New York Times bestseller that celebrates kindness, belonging, and friendship. Inspired by the unforgettable blockbuster book and movie Wonder, this is the perfect graduation gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! Over 15 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids’ Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids’ Books Selection “A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” —The Wall Street Journal “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly “Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9780064431781 | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king. | Harper Collins |