Christy Mccauley's Library
Kenwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439662208 | Stuart Little | Elwyn Brooks White, Scholastic, Incorporated | A shy, philosophical mouse with a big heart and a taste for adventure becomes the second son in the Little family living in New York City. | |
| 9780679826422 | Stupid Smelly Bus | Barbara Park | In her own words, a young girl describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home. | |
| 9780545102711 | Suitcase | Mildred Pitts Walter | A classic coming-of-age story about Xander, an eleven-year-old boy who triumphs in the face of doubt. With lively interior illustrations as well as a new, cooler cover, exciting sports scenes, and a positive message, Suitcase should score big with boy readers everywhere. | Scholastic INC |
| 9781338538120 | Swimming With Dolphins | Jessie Paddock | When 12-year-old KT Wynn learns that she has to move from Iowa City to Florida, she's distraught. Not only does she have to leave behind her best friends and the only home she's ever known, she also has to deal with being the new kid in school. And she's especially worried about how her wheelchair, Sprinkles, will affect things.On the bright side, she'll still have her big sister, Lucy, with her, and she'll even get to see a dolphin-her favorite animal!-for the very first time. In fact, KT has always dreamed of swimming with a dolphin, and with the help of her sister, she's determined to make it happen.But when she meets Cola for the first time, he's not what she expected. KT is suddenly afraid, and she's unsure if she can swim with Cola given her disability. Will KT be able to overcome her fear and gain the confidence to take the plunge? | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780826317971 | The A Circuit | Catherine Hapka, Georgina Bloomberg | After dark in a Mexican border town, a father holds open a hole in a wire fence as his wife and two small boys crawl through.So begins life in the United States for many people every day. And so begins this collection of twelve autobiographical stories by Santa Clara University professor Francisco Jiménez, who at the age of four illegally crossed the border with his family in 1947."The Circuit," the story of young Panchito and his trumpet, is one of the most widely anthologized stories in Chicano literature. At long last, Jiménez offers more about the wise, sensitive little boy who has grown into a role model for subsequent generations of immigrants.These independent but intertwined stories follow the family through their circuit, from picking cotton and strawberries to topping carrots--and back agai--over a number of years. As it moves from one labor camp to the next, the little family of four grows into ten. Impermanence and poverty define their lives. But with faith, hope, and back-breaking work, the family endures."A jewel of a book"--Rolando Hinojosa-Smith"These stories are so realistic they choke the heart."--Rudolfo Anaya | Bloomsbury USA Childrens |
| 9781338304602 | The Baby-Sitters Club Kristy and the Snobs | Ann M. Martin, Chan Chau | Based on: Kristy and the snobs / Ann M. Martin. | Graphix |
| 9781338892710 | The Bad Guys In Let The Games Begin (The Bad Guys 17) (Bad Guys) | Aaron Blabey | NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.OK. It’s time to stop messin’ around . . . In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHÖN. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you’ve been waiting for! | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781338728712 | The Bad Guys In The Dawn Of The Underlord | Aaron Blabey | The Bad Guys Have Saved The World From Butt-handed Evil And Now It's Time To Party! But Mr. Snake Doesn't Feel Like Partying. Ohhh, No. He's Way Too Powerful For That. Mr. Snake Would Rather Mess With Things That Could Rip Open A Doorway Into A Hole New World Of Horror, Mayhem, And Blood-curdling Badness. Better Put Your Party Pants On Ice, The Bad Guys Are Back, Baby!! -- | |
| 9780590819206 | The Canary Caper | Ron Roy | Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canary, Mozart, are mysteriously disappearing all over town. | |
| 9780545066891 | The Case of the April Fool's Frogs | Nancy Star | Fruitvale is getting ready for its first ever April Fool's Day Festival, but there's a lot more than pranks going on this April Fool's Day though. Townsfolk discover frogs in the strangest places-- shoes, hats, even the Calendar Club Help Box! And a gowk goes missing, too! But what is a gowk? | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338620702 | The Collected | Alexander, K. R. | From Horror Superstar K.r. Alexander . . . Something Horrible Happened To Josie -- Something So Horrible She Won't Talk About It. But When The Horror Returns For Her Little Sister, Anna, She's Back In The Battle Against A Fearsome Force That Manifests In Diabolically Deadly Dolls. It's Been Five Years Since Josie Squared Off Against The Evil Beryl And Her Killer Haunted Dolls. She Hasn't Talked About It Since, And Likes To Pretend It Didn't Happen. Too Bad She Didn't Tell Her Younger Sister, Anna. Because Anna Is Now The One Being Drawn In To The Evil -- And The Evil Has Some New Tricks This Time. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780545108171 | The Election Book: The People Pick A President | Tamara Henneman | Ever wonder what it takes to be President of the United States? While there are only three requirements of the presidency, there are many obstacles to overcome. Running a campaign takes money and marketing. On top of that, voting is not as straightforward as it seems. Political parties must choose delegates, and the popular vote is not the only vote that decides the presidential election. Learn about these facts, and the challenges of the political process leading to the presidency. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780060256654 | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | 'Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.' So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Ages 10+ | HarperCollins Publishers |
| 9780545200530 | The Hidden Girl | Lola Rein Kaufman, Lois Metzger | Traces the story of Holocaust survivor Lola, who as a child hid from the Gestapo forces that killed her mother, as she lived a secret existence during which she endured hunger, cold and a constant fear of discovery. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590939881 | The Kid Who Ran for President | Dan Gutman | Scholastic Paperbacks | |
| 9781423154068 | The Kree-Skrull War (World Of Reading) | Thomas Macri | The Marvel SuperHeroes of Reading line of Early Readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. In reading this series, boys will prefect their own power to read.In The Avengers Forever, readers will get a chance to see the Avengers-Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, Wasp and Thor- encounter the Masters of Evil! | Marvel Press |
| 9781419736025 | The Posh Puppy Pageant (Jojo and Bowbow #3) | JoJo Siwa | "JoJo Siwa and her cute and furry sidekick, BowBow . . . take down bullies and spread the Siwanator message: Kindness, fun, and doing what's right are what matter most!"-- | Harry N. Abrams |
| 9780763678883 | The Princess in Black | Shannon Hale, Dean Hale | Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fancy tea with the unsuspecting Duchess Wigtower to stop a big blue monster from endangering her kingdom's goats. By the author of the Newbery Honor-winning Princess Academy. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780635131355 | The Puppy Rescue Girl Scout Mystery | Carole Marsh | Avery, Ella, and their two Girl Scout friends decide to show their love for animals by volunteering at an animal shelter. They have fun giving puppies baths, cuddling canines, and even cleaning cages! But when the girls realize that the dogs and puppies are disappearing, they become alarmed. Who is taking the precious pups? And why?? To make matters worse, there's a hurricane coming! Join these inquisitive Girl Scouts as they track down the doggies that have stolen their hearts! | Gallopade International |
| 9780545665858 | The Secret of Midway | Steve Watkins | When Anderson and his friends discover a trunk full of old military memorabilia, the ghost of a World War II sailor visits them, asking for help to solve a seventy-year old mystery. |