Emma Noseworthy's Library
Hazelwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780063489295 | ||||
| 9780439598385 | A Bad Case of Stripes | David Shannon | In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781536202946 | A Bus Called Heaven | Bob Graham | “In a story where every turn is possible, if improbable, Graham makes readers believe. High hopes and busy, vibrant artwork . . . will entice children.” — Booklist (starred review) One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. “This bus could be ours,” Stella declares. With a master’s eye for finding the magic in the mundane, Bob Graham creates an encouraging story about community — a whimsical tale about neighbors of all ages and stripes coming together, and about one little girl who comes into her own. | National Geographic Books |
| A Christmas Story | ||||
| 9780679887850 | A Color of His Own | Leo Lionni | The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike. | Dragonfly Books |
| 9780531292556 | A Day with Police Officers | Jodie Shepherd | Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer or a firefighter? Turn to the Rookie Read-About Community series to find out! Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs show you what various workers in our communities do-and the contributions they make to our daily lives. In this book, readers will discover why police officers are a vital part of any community-and how these brave men and women help keep us safe every day. | Scholastic |
| 9781735414126 | A Letter From Your Teacher | Shannon Olsen | "From the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, this heartwarming picture book helps teachers in welcoming their new group of students on the first day of school. Through a letter written from the teacher's point of view, students are given the message that their new teacher is someone they will get to form a special bond with. Their teacher is not only there to help them academically, but also to cheer them on, and to provide a caring, safe environment for them to learn and grow. During back to school time, teachers are wanting to set the tone for the new year. In addition to establishing rules and procedures, they are ready to get to know their kids and start building positive relationships. This is a read aloud that helps with laying that foundation, and it serves as a great starting point for get-to-know-you activities and class community building." -- Amazon website. | |
| 9780062382108 | A Tree Is a Plant | Clyde Robert Bulla | Did you know that a tree is the biggest plant that grows? How does a tree get the food it needs? What happens to trees in the winter? Read and find out about an apple tree's life cycle through every season. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this Common Core exemplar book features content-rich vocabulary in a classic text by Clyde Robert Bulla, beautifully detailed illustrations updated by Stacey Schuett, and a find out more section with simple experiments to learn about evaporation and tree rings, and more books to read. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by an expert. This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. | HarperCollins |
| 9780670015375 | Abcers | Carole Lexa Schaefer | On a warm summer's day, children in a park find fun things to do from A to Z. | Viking |
| 9780062330161 | Aqualicious | Victoria Kann | Fun in the sun becomes an aqualicious adventure when Pinkalicious meets a miniature mermaid in #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann's newest picture book starring Pinkalicious. Pinkalicious and her family go on a trip to the beach for a day of sun, fun, and sand castles! The day gets even more exciting when Pinkalicious finds a mini-mermaid named Aqua while she's collecting shells. Aqua wants to find her way home, and Pinkalicious and Peter decide to help—after they show her all of the pinkamazing things to do at the seashore! | HarperCollins |
| 9781429677486 | Bats | J. Angelique Johnson | Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of bats. | |
| 9780689845093 | Bear Wants More | Karma Wilson | When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!..." Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more! How Bear's friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's rhythmic text and Jane Chapman's vibrant illustrations make Bear Wants More a perfect springtime read-aloud. | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| 9781404870444 | Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! | Nancy Loewen | Baby Bear, who wants to be called Sam, tells the true story of what happened when he and his parents went for a walk while their porridge cooled. | Capstone |
| 9780823414086 | Bicycle Book | Gail Gibbons | A brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the different ways they are used. A list of safety tips for bike riders is included, as well as guidelines for bike maintenance. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781596439252 | Born in the Wild | Lita Judge | The naturalist creator of How Big Were Dinosaurs? depicts common mammalian traits through endearing illustrations to explain how numerous animal and human babies share many of the same needs. | Macmillan |
| 9781404803879 | Catching Sunlight | Susan Blackaby | Dazzling artwork, captivating text, and fascinating facts combine to teach children all about the growing things that make our world beautiful. | Capstone |
| 9781554534609 | Chester | Mélanie Watt | As the author/illustrator attempts to create a picture book about a mouse in a house, her rotund feline Chester sends the mouse packing and attempts to rewrite the story with his handy red marker. | Kids Can Press Ltd |
| 9780062983374 | Chrysanthemum | Kevin Henkes | Greenwillow Books | |
| Cinderella-With Dogs! | ||||
| 9781423103004 | City Dog, Country Frog | Through the seasons, whenever City Dog visits the country he runs straight for Country Frog's rock to play games with him, but during the winter things change for them both, and come spring, their friendship blooms a little differently. | Hyperion |