Janvi Patel's Library
Kirkwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780380709243 | The Mouse and the Motorcycle | Cleary, Beverly | Ralph the mouse was terrified. All he had wanted to do was ride the little motorcycle someone had left on the table. Instead, both Ralph and the motorcycle had taken a terrible fall - right into the bottom of the wastepaper basket. He was trapped, left to wait for whatever fate was in store for him. But it turned out to be Ralph's lucky day. Along came Keith, the owner of the toy motorcycle, who was staying with his family in the hotel room where Ralph lives. Not only did Keith save Ralph's life, but he taught him how to ride the bike. And, when everyone was asleep, he turned Ralph loose in the hotel halls to enjoy the biking adventure of his life. But adventures can be both fun and trouble...as Ralph and Keith soon find out! A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. | HarperCollins |
| 9780689864919 | The Mystery of the Stolen Statue | George E. Stanley | While on a field trip to a local art museum, the Third-Grade Detectives investigate the disappearance of a fifteenth-century statue of Joan of Arc. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9781338238457 | The Ninjabread Man | C. J. Leigh | In this adaptation of the traditional Gingerbread man, Ninjabread Man escapes the Sensei, and defeats Ninja Bear, Ninja Snake and Ninja Mouse, only to be eaten by the clever Ninja Fox. | Orchard Books |
| 9780061992278 | The One and only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series! | HarperCollins |
| 9780545395212 | The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark | Deborah Diesen | Mr. Fish feels nervous venturing deep in the sea to look for Ms. Clam's lost pearl until Miss Shimmer helps him conquer his fear of the dark. | |
| 9780440420606 | The Princess Of The Fillmore Street School (Olivia Sharp: Agent For Secrets) | Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Mitchell Sharmat | “I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite) the world’s best detective. I solve mysteries. She’s an agent for secrets. You won’t forget Olivia. She won’t let you.”Olivia sharp is back! Rather than solve mysteries like her cousin Nate, Olivia helps friends with their problems by detecting what’s wrong beneath the surface. You'll be won over by Olivia’s spunk, eccentricities, and can-do spirit. | Yearling |
| 9780679894841 | The Promise | Jackie French Koller | It's Matt's first Christmas without his mother, and he is doing everything he can to keep her traditions alive, from decorating the Christmas tree with pokeberry candles to asking Pa to tell the story of the Christmas miracle when animals were given the power of speech. When a hungry bear comes out of hibernation and surprises Matt and his Labrador retriever, Sara, in the. Mattescapes up a tree, but while defending him, Sara is mauled by the frustrated bear. Matt must get help for his beloved dog; the only problem is that snow is coming and he is completely lost. Suddenly, he hears a voice telling him the way. Is it Sara's? Or is it Ma's? Before Matt will leave, he makes Sara promise she'll be alive when he returns. This jewel of a novel from acclaimed author Jackie French Koller beautifully portrays the loving bond between a boy and his dog. | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9781558580091 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | North-South Books | |
| 978-1887942584 | The Space Bug | Nicola Matthews | When a zany space bug named Zug meets a playful dog named Polly, there is sure to be trouble for all-especially when there is a fountain to fall into | Hooked on Phonics |
| 9781590840221 | The Statue of Liberty | Hal Marcovitz | The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. An enormous monument to democracy, it was a gift from France, a country that hoped for a government as successful as America's. Many immigrants to the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries sailed beneath the Statue's torch. | |
| 9780064436694 | The Stray Dog | Marc Simont | When a little dog appears at a family picnic, the girl and boy play with him all afternoon, and they name him Willy. At day's end they say good-bye. But the dog has won their hearts and stays on their minds. The following Saturday the family returns to the picnic grounds to look for Willy, but they are not alone -- the dogcatcher is looking for him, too... Caldecott Medalist Marc Simont's heartwarming tale of a stray dog who finds a home is told with appealing simplicity and grace. | Harper Collins |
| 9780399247927 | The Three Snow Bears | Jan Brett | Jan Brett's #1 New York Times bestseller is the snowiest twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears you could ask for!When Aloo-ki glances up from fishing and sees her sled dogs floating off on an ice floe, she races after them. She comes upon an igloo with no one home and goes inside.Turns out the polar bear family who lives there is out walking while their breakfast cools off. Aloo-ki eats some soup, tries on their boots, and finally crawls into the smallest bed for a nap. Meanwhile, Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear see her dogs adrift, swim out to rescue them and return home to find Aloo-ki fast asleep in Baby Bear's bed.Jan traveled to the far North to meet the Inuit people and see the amazing land where they live. Dramatic illustrations capture the shimmering ice, snow and deep blue seas of the Arctic, and when Jan adds a raven-haired Inuit girl and her appealing huskies, an endearing family of polar bears, and playful Arctic animals in the borders, the result is one of her most beautiful picture books.The decorative Inuit patterns and clothing Jan uses throughout are sure to attract adult fans and collectors while children will want to listen to and look at this exciting version of a well-loved story over and over again.Snuggle up with all of Jan Brett's snowy treasures: The Mitten, The Hat, The Snowy Nap, Cozy, and The Trouble With Trolls. | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338337761 | The Toad | Elise Gravel | She's Good For The Environment... And She's Disgusting! Distinctive Trait: Warts Food Preference: Bugs And Worms Special Talent: Eating Her Own Skin Disgusting? Yes, But Fun, Too! The Toad Is The Next Installment Of The Disgusting Critter Series. Hilarious Illustrated Non-fiction About Toads Perfect For Beginning Readers. Although Silly And Off-the-wall, The Toad Contains Factual Information That Will Both Amuse And Teach At The Same Time.-- | |
| 9780593434901 | The World Needs More Purple Schools (My Purple World) | Kristen Bell, Benjamin Hart | INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It's back to school with Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart! Learn how to paint your school purple with this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People.Penny Purple taught us how to be a purple person. A person who finds common ground with others while celebrating what makes them unique! Now Penny and her pals will put their purple skills into action in their very favorite place -- their classroom! How do you make a purple school? It will take curiosity, sharing, hard work, and lots of laughs! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439567039 | There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed some Snow! | Lucille Colandro | A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of objects, starting with layers of snow. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780439827911 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat | Lucille Colandro, Steve Blane, Rich DeRosa | Simple variations on the traditional cumulative rhyme. | |
| 9780545805865 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Desk! | Lucille Colandro | A quirky teacher swallows a desk and multiple other items to decorate a classroom in this adaptation of the familiar folk song. | |
| 9780545352239 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! | Lucille Colandro | In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter and other items associated with Valentine's Day. Original. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780439815369 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell! | Lucille Colandro | In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave. | |
| 9781338130126 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed some Leaves! | Lucille Colandro |