Amanda Woodard's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545105583 | Knuffle Bunny Too | Mo Willems | Her daddy in tow, Trixie hurries to school to show off her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny. But an awful surprise awaits her: someone else has the exact same bunny! | |
| 9780545403214 | Lalaloopsy: School Day! | Jenne Simon | On School Day, the Lalaloopsy girls teach each other new things, including how to grow a plant from seed, the colors of the rainbow, and how to care for pets. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780399257742 | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller Winner of the Newbery Medal A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations. | Penguin |
| 9780735229907 | Lion Lessons | Jon Agee | "Learning to be a lion takes some serious lessons, but luckily, this kid has a teacher who is a real pro"-- | |
| 9780763693312 | Little Red Riding Hood: a Nosy Crow Fairy Tale | Nosy Crow | The perfect introduction for preschoolers to this classic story, based on the award-winning app. Little Red Riding Hood sets out into the forest to take a basket of goodies to her sick grandma. Along the way, she adds to her stores, picking beautiful flowers, gathering fallen acorns, and receiving a gift of some nice, sticky honey. She thinks these treats will cheer up her grandma. But little does she know that they might just save her from the Big Bad Wolf | National Geographic Books |
| 9781984837080 | Llama Llama Loves to Read | Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan | Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can't wait to show Mama Llama that he's becoming a reader! | Viking |
| 9780439722346 | Lucky | Jane E. Gerver | Spurred on by her older sister, Amy works hard to overcome her nervousness so that she and her horse Lucky can compete in their first horse show. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780399246692 | Luke Goes to Bat | Rachel Isadora | Luke is not very good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports star Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying. | |
| 9780140506662 | Madeline's Christmas | Ludwig Bemelmans | Puffin Books | |
| 9780525421825 | Mama's Little Duckling (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library) | Marjorie Blain Parker | Dutton Children's Books | |
| 9781452141237 | Manfish | Jennifer Berne | Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring. | Chronicle Books |
| 9781423106357 | Martin's Big Words | Doreen Rappaport | This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever. | Jump At The Sun |
| 9780395401460 | Miss Nelson Is Missing! | Harry Allard, James Marshall | The arrival of a strict substitute convinces Miss Nelson's students that they must get their teacher back. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780590118774 | Miss Nelson Is Missing! | Harry Allard, James Marshall | The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. "Rarely has the golden rule been so effectively interpreted for children."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. | Scholastic |
| 9780590452090 | Monster Soup | Dilys Evans | Features a variety of poems about things that go bump in the night by John Ciardi, e.e. cummings, and others | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780060580759 | Ms. Turtle the Babysitter | Valeri Gorbachev | Ms. Turtle baby-sits for three little frogs when their parents go out for the evening and always manages to make them smile. By the creator of Nicky and the Big Bad Wolves. Reprint. | HarperCollins |
| 9780679824244 | Mummies in the Morning | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780670784752 | My Baby Blue Jays | Author John Berendt chronicles the lives of baby blue jays after he notices a nest outside his office window and follows their lives from eggs to hatchlings to full grown birds. | ||
| 9781783939626 | My Cute Pony | Helen Anderton | ||
| 9780545071475 | My Friend Is Sad | Mo Willems | When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood. |