Lisa Shawler's Library
Barkers Mill Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545201230 | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | Although many of his friends suggest otherwise, the pout-pout fish believes he has no choice but to be glum, until one day a new fish changes his mind with a kiss. | |
| 9780545393867 | 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. | |
| 9780823416363 | The Pumpkin Book | Gail Gibbons | Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds. | |
| 9780064432993 | The Right Number of Elephants | Sheppard, Jeff | "[In] a joyous twist on the counting-book concept, a girl decides how many elephants are needed to pull a train out of a tunnel, paint the ceiling, go to the beach. . . .Bond's well-executed illustrations [project] a contagious sense of movement. A puckish sense of humor prevails among elephants who skateboard, don sunglasses, act tough, and even wink at the audience." —SLJ. 1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA) | HarperCollins |
| 9780152712457 | The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree | Gail Gibbons | This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780545060615 | The Silly Turkey Party | Steve Metzger | When their usual gathering is canceled after Farmer Joe becomes ill and needs rest, three turkeys try to host a quiet Thanksgiving dinner on the farm. | |
| 9780439213608 | The Stormy Day Rescue (Clifford the Big Red Dog) (Big Red Reader Series) | Kimberly Weinberger | Clifford is in trouble all over town for his habit of digging, but when a storm threatens the library, he may be the only one who can save it. Original. | Cartwheel |
| 9780689842443 | The Tiny Seed | Carle, Eric | Join the tiny seed on an adventure as it becomes a giant flower!Publishers WeeklySteve Lavis looks at animals foreign and domestic with two Peek-Through Board Books. On the Farm follows the wooly sheep as he searches out who has eaten its breakfast. As each page is turned, more animals become visible through the die-cut spaces. The culprits are found behind the tractor. In the Jungle follows the same format, only this time a crocodile is in hiding. "Here I am!" shouts the crocodile on the last spread. Then he asks, "Who wants to hide next?" ( Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. | Aladdin |
| 9780545113267 | The Twelve Days of Winter | Deborah Lee Rose | A cumulative counting verse in which a child lists items pertaining to winter given to him by his teacher, from twelve treats for tasting to one bird feeder in a snowy tree. | |
| 9780439814270 | The Umbrella | Jan Brett, John Gabriel, Steve Blane, Richard DeRosa, Blane and DeRosa Productions, Inc | Carlos goes into the cloud forest to look for animals, but he manages to miss seeing them even though they have an adventure with his umbrella. | |
| 9781604640328 | The Velveteen Rabbit (Kohl's Edition) | Charles Santore | By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real. | Applesauce Press |
| 9780545651370 | The Very Brave Bear | Nick Bland | "The very cranky bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery. But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the jungle?"--P. [4] of ocver. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780545172240 | The Very Cranky Bear | Nick Bland | On a rainy, cold day in the jungle, four animal friends hide in a cave to play, but unexpectedly meet a bear trying to nap. | |
| 9780439333030 | The Windy Day | Sonali Fry, Norman Bridwell | It is a windy day on Birdwell Island--so windy that Emily Elizabeth's painting blows away and when Clifford tries to retrieve it for her, he causes some big trouble along the way, in a fun, scratch-and-sniff storybook. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780140558777 | The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffin Books) | Gloria Houston | This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family. | Puffin Books |
| 9780439471091 | There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed some Snow! | Lucille Colandro | For use in schools and libraries only. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers. And this time, there is a surprise at the end no re | 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. | |
| 9780545477994 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed some Books! | 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 a variety of items related to school, including books, a ruler, and chalk. | |
| 9780375810992 | There's a Map on My Lap! | Tish Rabe | The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps–the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc.); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us (“Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!”). | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545623995 | Things that Go! | James Buckley (Jr.) | Learn about things that go, including cars, boats, bicycles, spaceships, and more -- |