Emily Kovalik's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781419743078 | Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop! | Todd Tuell | A playful adventure full of action, humor, and sneak attacks—now in board book!Follow this little ninja as he sneaks up on the family dog, swipes a cookie from his younger brother, and knocks over a carefully stacked block tower . . . only to be eventually out-ninja’d by his brother’s sneak attack! With fast-paced rhymes that parallel the little ninja’s quick moves, this humorous ode to sneaking, spying, and scheming—as well as unexpected teamwork—is sure to be read over and over again.Praise for Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop"Bright primary hues add an energetic yet retro feel to Carpenter’s illustrations... a good choice for mischievous preschoolers with an interest in the martial arts."--Kirkus Reviews"The blocky, bold illustrations and quickly paced narrative combine to evoke satisfying comic-book action."--School Library Journal | Abrams Appleseed |
| 9780545521673 | Noodle Magic | Thong, Roseanne Greenfield | Orchard Books | |
| 9780374314439 | Not All Heroes | Josephine Cameron | Even though her family moved across the country for a “fresh start” after her little brother’s death, eleven-year-old Zinnia Helinski still feels like she’s stuck waiting for her new life to begin. Then she spots her new neighbor, Kris, climbing down the fire escape of their apartment building. He’s wearing a black eye mask! And Spandex leggings. . . . And a blue body suit?Soon Zinnia finds herself in a secret club for kids who want to be heroes. The Reality Shifters don’t have superpowers, but they do have the power to make positive change in their neighborhoods. And a change is just what Zinnia is looking for!At first, she feels invincible. Zinnia finally has friends and is on the kind of real-life adventures her little brother, Wally, would have loved. But when her teammates lose sight of their goals, Zinnia must find the balance between bravery and recklessness, and learn to be a hero without her cape. | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) |
| 9780593372562 | Not Enough Lollipops | Megan Maynor | Alice thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops, but sharing them with her classmates is more complicated than it seems. Can she find a fair way to divvy up the sweets?When Alice wins an enormous basket of lollipops in the raffle she's happy to share her good fortune with friends and classmates, but everyone seems to have a different opinion about how she should divide the bounty. Suddenly, Alice's big prize becomes a big conundrum. Should she give extras to her friends? Should she withhold lollipops from the kids who always hog the tire swing? As she weighs her options, the panic grows. What if there aren't enough to go around!?This hilarious and thought-provoking story uses lollipops in the school yard to illustrate how cooperation and generosity can make even the most daunting problems solvable. | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9781589521117 | Ocean Hunters (Under The Sea) | Lynn M. Stone | Rourke Pub Group | |
| 9781250147424 | Odder | Katherine Applegate | A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree. Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn’t just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs. She doesn’t just somersault, she triple-doughnuts. She doesn’t just ride the waves, she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself—and about the humans who hope to save her. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. | |
| 9780399255625 | Old Bear and His Cub | Although they love each other, Old Bear and his little Cub have a tug of war over which one knows best in a variety of situations. | ||
| 9781416980346 | Olivia: Book and CD (Olivia Series) | Ian Falconer | This Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is perfect for pig-loving kids everywhere!It's everyone's favorite pig...it's OLIVIA!Join Olivia as she...-dresses up-sings songs-builds sand castles-naps (maybe)-dances-paints on walls-and—whew!—...finally goes to sleep at last.This special edition comes with a CD so you can listen while you follow along! | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| 9780679873037 | On Beyond Bugs | Tish Rabe | Catch the bug buzz and learn all about insects with the Cat in the Hat--a perfect gift for little scientists on Earth Day and every day! The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction picture book series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts. Find out all you ever wanted to know about insects when the Cat in the Hat and friends get an up-close view of life as a bug. Kids will learn how insects -- from the spittlebug to the honeybee to the moth -- see, smell, communicate, and pollinate, as well as sometimes pester and amaze and generally make life better for us humans. Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library are unjacketed hardcover picture books that explore a range of nonfiction topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 0590982125 | One Fine Day | Nonny Hogrogian | a traveling fox | Scholastic |
| OS_642F1473EEA22E00B6D8ED53 | One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish | Dr. Seuss | ||
| 9780060761622 | Over The Moon: A Collection Of First Books: Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, And My World | Margaret Wise Brown | In the great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny."Goodnight room goodnight moon"Goodnight Moon is one of the most enduring and beloved children's books of all time. This classic of modern children's literature is read and reread to countless children every night worldwide. Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and My World together form a wonderful trio of books for any child about to embark on a lifelong love of reading. Take any child Over the Moon. | HarperCollins |
| 9781575650005 | Patty Cat | Barbara DeRubertis | Max the Rat steals Patty Cat's bat. | Let's Read Together |
| 9780399553585 | PAW PATROL LGB FAVOR | Golden Books | This hardcover storybook collection features three Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Little Golden Books: Pirate Pups, Itty-Bitty Kitty Rescue, and Puppy Birthday to You! It’s a great gift for boys and girls ages 3 to 7! | Golden Books |
| 9780399186707 | Paz Es Una Ofrenda | Annette LeBox | Illustrations and simple, rhyming text show different ways that peace can be found, made, and shared. | Dial Books for Young Readers |
| 9780763675585 | Peg + Cat: The Race Car Problem | Jennifer Oxley, Billy Aronson | Peg and Cat, stars of their own Emmy Award–winning animated TV series, zoom into a picture book and put math skills to the test in a lively racing adventure.Peg and Cat have built an amazing car out of things they found lying around. They’ve named her Hot Buttered Lightning (since she’s built for speed), and they plan to win the Tallapegga Twenty. If they can make it out of the junkyard, that is. It’s a good thing Peg knows the best shape to use to make wheels and how to count laps to see who is ahead. And it’s lucky that Cat reminds Peg to keep calm when she’stotally freaking out! Will Peg and Cat be the first to complete twenty laps and win the Golden Cup? Or will it be one of their quirky competitors? Count on Peg and Cat to rev up young problem-solvers for an exciting race to the finish. | Candlewick Entertainment |
| 9780062404343 | Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie | James Dean, Kimberly Dean | Put on your dancing shoes—Pete is ready to boogie! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Pete is learning a new dance—the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he’s full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, “Pete, you dance all wrong!” Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he’s his grooviest when he’s being himself. Includes step-by-step dance moves so readers can dance along with Pete! Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues and Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes. | HarperCollins |
| 9780062404312 | Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House | James Dean | New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough to fit everyone! They all work together to build the coolest tree house ever. Pete the Cat: Tip-Top Tree House is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. | HarperCollins |
| 9780062404268 | Pete the Cat: Snow Daze | James Dean | New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization—it is possible to have too many snow days. Pete the Cat: Snow Daze is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. | HarperCollins |
| 9780062675248 | Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale | James Dean | Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess! Will Pete have something delicious in time for the bake sale? Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure in the kitchen in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child. | HarperCollins |