Paul Trbovic's Library
Barkers Mill Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780394800776 | Horton Hatches the Egg | Dr. Seuss | The Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant! Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature—as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and "Horton and the Kwuggerbug.") In this book—the comic classic in which Horton utters the line "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. . . . An elephant's faithful, one hundred per cent!"—we see his integrity rewarded with a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Told with Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and trademark illustrations, this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over, by reader and listener alike. It makes a perfect gift for birthdays and holidays, and is ideal for sparking discussions about kindness, values, and loyalty. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781492680529 | How To Catch A Dinosaur | Adam Wallace | From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team comes a dinomite How to Catch adventure sure to delight every dinosaur fan!Do dinosaurs still walk among us? Sure, no one has seen one, but if alligators, whales, and even birds still exist, then dinosaurs must too, right? Join the daring How to Catch Kids as they try to wrangle a dinosaur in time for the school science fair and prove they're still around! Parents, young readers, dinosaur lovers, and educators alike will roar with laughter in this dinosaur picture book that blends STEAM concepts with hilarity and clever chaos. Do YOU have what it takes to pluck a prehistoric pal? Perfect for kids ages 4-10, this fun story makes a great birthday and back to school gift, stocking and basket stuffer, or read aloud for any occasion!Can you catch a dinosaur and prove they're still around?Use your brain and set your traps to get that dino found!Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dragon How to Catch a Monster How to Catch an Loveosaurus and more! | Sourcebooks Wonderland |
| 9780394839127 | I Can Read with My Eyes Shut | Dr. Seuss | Read up a storm with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat–plus his friend Young Cat! The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. The Cat in the Hat can read in purple and in brown, in a circle and even upside down! Can he teach Young Cat to do the same? A perfect stepping stone for emerging readers to show off their skills, this book will show kids all the wonderful ways and wonderful things you can read. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439778114 | I Was so Mad | Mercer Mayer | A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger. | |
| 9780375866821 | If I Ran the Dog Show | Tish Rabe | In this latest installment of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library,the Cat and Co. attend the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show, a strictly Seussian-style event where readers learn—among other things—that dogs are mammals who vary wildly in size and shape; the difference between purebreds and mutts (who are both featured throughout); how tails help dogs to balance; that they can see better in dim light than we can; the amazing things they've been trained to do; and much, much more. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) won't want to miss this doggone good new addition to the series! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780547238920 | If You Lived Here: Houses Of The World | Giles Laroche | Master of the cut and paste art technique, Giles Laroche takes readers on a storytelling journey around the world that celebrates the diversity of homes and the people who are shaped by them.Step into unique homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways in which people live and have lived. If you lived in the mountains of southern Spain, your bedroom might be carved out of a mountain. If you lived in a village in South Africa, the outside of your house might tell the story of your family. And if you lived in a floating green house in the Netherlands, you could rotate your house to watch both the sunrise and sunset.With intricate bas-relief collages, Giles Laroche uncovers the reason why each home was constructed the way in which it was, then lets us imagine what it would be like to live in homes so different from our own. Showing the tremendous variety of dwellings worldwide—log cabins, houses on stilts, cave dwellings, boathouses, and yurts—this book addresses why each house is build the way that it is. Reasons—such as blending into the landscape, confusing invaders, being able to travel with one's home, using whatever materials are at hand—are as varied as the homes themselves.List of Houses included:Dogtrot log house, based on dogtrots built in the southern U.S.Chalet, based on chalets built in the Austrian Alps.Pueblo, Taos, New MexicoConnected barn, based on connected barns common in northern New England.Cave dwelling, Guadix, Andalucia, SpainPalafitos (house on stilts), Chiloe Island, ChilePalazzo Dario, Venice, ItalyChateau La Brede, Bordeaux, FranceTulou, Hangkeng village, Yongding, ChinaHalf-timbered houses, Miltenberg am Main, GermanyGreek island village houses, Astipalaia Island, GreeceDecorated houses of Ndebele, Pretoria, Transvaal, South AfricaYurt, based on yurts in Mongolia and other parts of central Asia.Airstream trailer, USAFloating house, Middleburg, the NetherlandsTree house, USA | Clarion Books |
| 9780142409060 | Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set | Judy Blume | The complete five-book set of Judy Blume's classic bestselling Fudge books! The perfect gift for anyone dealing with the universal experience of grade school--or any adult looking for a classic read by a classic author.In this box set you’ll find:• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing• Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great• Superfudge• Fudge-a-Mania• Double FudgeFor almost fifty years, the incredible wit and humor of Peter Hatcher and his mischievous brother Fudge have been captivating and delighting readers – not to mention making them laugh out loud. These books are a classroom favorite and an all-time classic. | Puffin Books |
| 9781338300673 | Just A Little Blue: A Graphic Novel (Owly #2) (2) | Andy Runton | Owly and Wormy just want to help...Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don't welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped. With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get the birds (and their chicks!) to safety before it's too late?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels! | Graphix |
| 9780307128447 | Just Lost! | Mercer Mayer, Gina Mayer | When Little Critter Stops To Tie His Shoelace At The Crowded Mall, He Loses Sight Of His Mother And Is Taken To The Security Office Where He Waits For His Mother To Be Found. | Random House Children's Books |
| 9780439024549 | Little Critter: I Just Forgot | Mercer Mayer | scholastic | |
| 9781338120882 | Mango, Abuela and Me | Meg Medina | scholastic | |
| 9781338572209 | Miki (The Puppy Place #59) (59) | Ellen Miles | Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.When his mom picks him up from cooking class, Charles is surprised to find Miki, an adorable Bichon Frise puppy, in tow. As the Petersons foster Miki, Charles discovers that she was taught by her old owners to "dance." Soon enough, Charles, Lizzie, and their friends join together to put on a musical act that's sure to find the superstar pup a new home. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780399247026 | My Lucky Day | Keiko Kasza | When a young pig knocks on a fox's door, the fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans. | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
| 9780142408797 | Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great | Judy Blume | Spending the summer in Tarrytown, New York, is a lot of fun for ten-year-old Sheila even though her friends make her face up to some self-truths she does not want to admit. | Penguin |
| 0440473500 | RAMONA QUIMBY AGE 8 | Beverly Cleary | Ramona, facing good and bad times during her third-grade year, becomes newly aware of the strength and durability of her loving family | Yearling |
| 9780241377291 | Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set | Roald Dahl | With striking new artwork to celebrate the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations and a keepsake slipcase featuring Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations, this 16-book collection brings together all the classic children's novels from the one and only Roald Dahl. Matilda, Going Solo, The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Boy Tales Of Childhood, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator, The BFG, The Witches, The Twits, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, James And The Giant Peach, Danny The Champion Of The World, Billy And The Minpins | Penguin |
| 9781602185562 | Science Digest | n/a | Science & Literature for Kids | Cambium Learning, Sopris West Educational Services |
| 9780061626289 | Spider-Man Classic: I Am Spider-Man | Joe F. Merkel, John Sazaklis | The city is baffled!There are two Spider-Men in town—and one of them is wreaking havoc. Which one is the real Spider-Man and which one is actually the Chameleon in disguise? When the police cuff the wrong guy, Spider-Man has to think fast to free himself and stop the evil shape-shifter. | Festival |
| 9781338815771 | Stink And The Hairy Scary Spider | Megan McDonald | Creepy! Crawly! Criminy! Stink Is Bonkers About Most Scientific Things. But Dangle A Spider In Front Of Him And He Goes Berserk! Stink Is So Freaked Out By Spiders That He Can't Read About Them. He Can't Look At Them. He Can't Think About Them. And He For Sure Can't Touch Them! Stink Has Arachnophobia (a Fear Of Spiders), And He Has It Bad. But When A Hairy Backyard Emergency Arises, Stink Is Forced To Face His Fear--and Eight Beady Eyes--head-on. Will He Manage To Tame The Heebie-jeebies, Or Will He Remain Stuck In His Web Of Tarantulan Terror? -- | |
| 9781368060257 | Storybook Treasury (Disney Classics) | No Author | Pub |