Ashley Burst's Library
Pisgah Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780547996097 | Hound Dog True | Linda Urban | Mattie, a shy fifth-grader, wants to hide out at her new school by acting as apprentice to her Uncle Potluck, the custodian, but her plan falls apart when she summons the courage to speak about what matters most and finds a true friend. | |
| 9780439664745 | How I Became a Pirate | Melinda Long | Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life. When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk--who wouldn't go along? Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers like thunder and laughs off bedtime. It's the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of his life. Until he finds out what pirates don't do--no reading bedtime stories, no tucking kids in. ... Maybe being a pirate isn't so great after all. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon teams up with witty storyteller Melinda Long for a hilarious look at the finer points of pirate life. | Scholastic |
| 9780399255113 | I Am a Rainbow | Dolly Parton | Words and music describe different emotions in terms of color, as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions. | |
| 9780525428527 | I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. | Brad Meltzer | The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. (Cover may vary) As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439466219 | I Can Help! | Hans Wilhelm | Puppy attempts to be a helpful addition to the family, but after a few accidents and mistakes, such as knocking over a flowerpot and dumping the garbage can, he begins to wonder if he will ever be able to get anything right. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545843553 | I Can Read! My First Shared Reading: Pete the Cat | James Dean | "Pete is spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But the beach is very hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but it looks scary. Pete's brother, Bob, offers to teach Pete to surf. Will that be enough to help Pete get over his fear of the water?". | |
| 9780375858871 | I Have a Dream (Book & CD) | King Jr., Martin Luther Dr. | From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech. A 2013 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book | Schwartz & Wade |
| 9781524738785 | I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch, and Taste It, Too!) | Rachel Isadora | Children explore their five sense, learning what they can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste. | |
| 9780021059539 | I Like that Too (Real-World Problem Solving, Data Analysis) | MacMillan/McGraw-Hill | n/a | |
| 9780545029315 | I Love You because You're You | Liza Baker | A mother fox describes how she loves her son no matter how he feels or what he does. On board pages. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780399254079 | I Wanna Go Home | Karen Kaufman Orloff | Another hilarious companion to I Wanna Iguana. Alex is not happy about being sent to his grandparents’ retirement community while his parents go on a fabulous vacation. What could be worse than tagging along to Grandma’s boring bridge game or enduring the sight of Grandpa’s dentures? But as the week goes on, Alex’s desperate emails to his parents turn into stories about ice cream before dinner and stickball with Grandpa. Before he knows it, Alex has made a surprising discovery: grandparents are way cooler than he thought! Masterfully balancing hilarity and heart, Karen Kaufman Orloff and Dave Catrow deliver a story sure to entertain kids and grandparents everywhere. | Penguin |
| 076714004955 | If You Were a Writer | Joan Lowery Nixon | ||
| 9780439573016 | Judy Moody | Scholastic | Third Grader Judy Moody Is In A First Day Of School Bad Mood Until She Gets An Assignment To Create A Collage All About Herself And Begins Creating Her Masterpiece, The Me Collage. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780763648596 | Judy Moody Saves the World! | Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds | When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her third grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9781840847789 | Jungle Animals | Anita Ganeri | Questions and answers regarding jungle animals. | |
| 9780439450737 | Junie b., First Grader (at Last!) | Barbara Park | Junie B. thinks first grade is a flop when her kindergarten friend Lucille prefers the company of twins Camille and Chenille and Junie B. needs glasses. | |
| 9780547028927 | Len's Tomatoes | Boris Neyman | ||
| 9780590448222 | Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #4) | Dadey, Debbie, Jones, Marcia T., Jones, Marcia Thornton | Scholastic Paperbacks | |
| 9780545617314 | Let's Look! Trees | Chelsea Donaldson | A factual book about trees for beginning readers. | |
| 9781412730105 | Let's Share | Jason Blundy | When Bear and Hippo find a dollar, they learn that sharing is best. |