Jennifer Mcbride's Library
St. Bethlehem Early Learning Center
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781442433557 | Strega Nona: Book And CD | dePaola, Tomie | When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona—"Grandma Witch"—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax. This package includes a paperback book and a CD of Tomie dePaola retelling his classic story against a charming musical score. | Little Simon |
| 9781481416474 | Strictly No Elephants | Lisa Mantchev | “A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale.” —The New York Times Book Review “Sweet and affirming.” —Kirkus Reviews “With a gentle message of inclusion and helping others, this title reaches beyond a mere friendship story.”—School Library Journal “Heartening.”—Booklist In this bestselling and internationally beloved picture book, the local Pet Club won’t admit a boy’s tiny pet elephant, so he finds a solution—one that involves all kinds of unusual animals.Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn’t understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend. Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9781584696025 | Tall, Tall Tree | Anthony D. Fredericks | Tall Tall Tree is a tribute to the last remaining old-growth redwood forests that stand along the northern Californian coast. The perfect forest book for kids, Tall Tall Tree includes accurate scientific information about redwood trees and the habitat they create, making this book important for young readers at home and in the classroom. Tall Tall Tree is the perfect California book for kids eager to learn about the state and its surrounding environment. With its counting format and rhyming text, this book doubles as a counting book for kids and young readers. There's a world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at some of the animals that make their home in a Tall Tall Tree--a magnificent coast redwood. Count the animals, one through ten--chipmunks chattering, bats roosting, slugs sliding, and many more. Tony Frederick's playful rhyme makes this a book young children will want to look at and listen to again and again, while early readers will enjoy reading it on their own. The turn of every page reveals a unique perspective on the redwood's many moods, illustrated with Chad Wallace's stunning colors. Enriching STEAM activities complement the content. Come discover and explore this wild and magic world! Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find: backmatter includes further information about redwood trees and the animals that live there An explore more section for teachers & parents includes STEAM activities and further learning websites A book for young readers learning how to count! | Dawn Publications |
| 9780689835308 | Teddy Bears' Picnic | Jimmy Kennedy | Read (or sing!) your way through this picture book adaptation of the favorite teddy-bear tale, The Teddy Bears’ Picnic.If you go down in the woods today You'd better go in disguise For every bear there ever was Will gather there for certain because Today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic. Here’s everyone’s favorite teddy bear song with endearing pictures by the popular illustrator of Good Dog, Carl. | Aladdin |
| 9780140566659 | The Adventures Of Taxi Dog | Debra Barracca, Sal Barracca | Maxi, a homeless mutt in New York City, has always fended for himself. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat! From that moment on, Maxi and Jim revel in the sights and sounds of the city, and share all sorts of wild adventures-from rushing two clowns and a chimp to the circus, to singing duets with an opera diva! These and other adventures are brilliantly depicted in Mark Buehner's witty, detail-packed oil paintings. | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| 9780375806032 | The Alphabet Book | Philip D. Eastman | Such entries as American ants, birds on bikes, and cow in car present the letters from A to Z. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780062467768 | The Bad Seed | Jory John | From the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy? With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us. | HarperCollins |
| 9780062954541 | The Bad Seed Presents: the Good, the Bad, and the Spooky | Jory John | Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own mini jack-o'-lantern. Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling series. | HarperFestival |
| 9781641526371 | The Big Book Of Silly Jokes For Kids | Carole P. Roman | Why do fish live in saltwater? Because pepper makes them sneeze! Discover more than 800 silly jokes for kidsReading jokes can tickle your funny bones and help you improve your reading skills. The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids is chock-full of knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and puns you can share with your friends and family for hours and hours of laughing!Funny facts and illustrations—Find some very silly illustrations that match the jokes, and fun trivia about the joke topics—did you know that elephants can't jump?Beginner joke-writing tips—This joke book for kids explains how setups and punchlines works and includes tips and exercises to help you write your own jokes.Take jokes anywhere—Bring this book on road trips, plane trips, and more so you can have fun everywhere you go.Give the gift of laughter—This book makes an educational and hilarious gift for friends, siblings, cousins, or anyone who loves to laugh!Keep laughing, learning, and reading with this ultimate choice in joke books for kids! | Rockridge Press |
| 9780063329508 | The Big Cheese (The Food Group) | Jory John | An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!Check Out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Sour Grape The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets! The Bad Seed Goes to the Library The Good Egg and the Talent Show That’s What Dinosaurs Do | HarperCollins |
| 9780439764193 | The Biggest Valentine Ever | Steven Kroll | When Desmond and Clayton, two mice, finally learn to cooperate, they create a wonderful valentine for their teacher, in a companion title to The Biggest Pumpkin Ever. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780590458139 | The Blind Men and the Elephant (Hello Reader!, Level 3, Grades 1&2) | Karen Backstein | Dive into this retelling of the classic fable about six blind men who are only allowed to feel one part of an elephant before having to guess the animal!Six blind men have learned about the world through sound and touch. When the prince gets an elephant, the men decide to go to the palace and touch it. How is it they come up with such different impressions of what an elephant is like? Young readers will laugh at the answer! One man feels the side, one the trunk, one the tusk, one the ear, one the tail, and one the leg. They argue among themselves until the wise prince kindly tells them that they are all right, but that each man has felt only a part of the elephant. They just need to put their heads - and all the parts - together.Part of the acclaimed "Hello Reader!" series for beginning readers, this retelling of a classic tale uses simple language and charming illustrations to entertain children while building reading skills. An introductory letter from an education specialist offers advice to parents on helping their children learn to read. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780316450058 | The Color Monster A Story About Emotions | Anna Llenas | Unpack feelings using color with this bestselling character who helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control. One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way. Perfect for: Reading to children who have strong emotions Starting conversations about feelings Introducing color concepts Inspiring art activities using colors with emotions themes Counselors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers of all kinds Read all three books about The Color Monster! The Color Monster The Color Monster Goes to School Dr. Color Monster and the Emotions Toolkit | Little, Brown |
| 9780593706688 | The Colors Of Fall | Danna Smith | This rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates all the bright and beautiful colors of the fall season! YELLOW are the leaves falling to the ground. GRAY is the tractor that makes a rumbling sound. . . . Preschoolers will enjoy this lively poem about all the festive colors of fall as they look at the beautiful illustrations showing a young boy enjoying the day at a pumpkin patch and petting farm. From red apples to gold hay bales to a white pony, there's so much to explore! It's a perfect companion to The Colors of Summer and The Colors of Winter. | Random House Digital Inc. |
| 9780062954527 | The Cool Beans | Jory John | The "too-cool-for-school" third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's the uncool has-bean . . . Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done. With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it's cooler to be kind. Check out John and Oswald's other books for children: The Bad Seed The Good Egg That's What Dinosaurs Do | HarperCollins |
| 9780062954534 | The Couch Potato | Jory John | Meet your new pal-tato in the fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald. The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs... Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny books for children: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! That's What Dinosaurs Do | HarperCollins |
| 9780679886112 | The Crayon Box that Talked | Shane DeRolf | Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780593352939 | The Crayons' Book Of Feelings | Daywalt, Drew | The Crayons Are Back In This Board Book All About Feelings From The Creators Of The #1 New York Times Bestselling The Day Crayons Quit And The Day The Crayons Came Home! Everyone Knows The Crayons Love To Color, But Did You Know That Crayons Have Feelings Too? Sometimes They Are Happy And Sometimes They Feel Downright Blue. From The Creative Minds Behind The The Day The Crayons Quit And The Day The Crayons Came Home, Comes A Fun Board Book To Help Young Readers Understand And Express Their Feelings. | Philomel Books |
| 9780593690574 | The Crayons Give Thanks | Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers | NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The hilarious Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to give thanks! This mini hardcover book is perfect year-round, but especially poignant during Thanksgiving.Blue is thankful for blueberries.Peach is thankful for bath time.The Crayons are thankful for so many things—from blueberries to night skies to life jackets to their parents and the luck that brought them all together. This humorous celebration shows that there are so many things to be thankful for, everywhere we look! | Penguin |
| 9780593621110 | The Crayons Go Back To School | Drew Daywalt | The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school!The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most. They're also ready to meet new friends. . . and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class. A humorous, small hardcover back-to-school story from everyone's favorite school supplies. | Philomel Books |