Emily Williams' Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439321013 | It's Thanksgiving Day! | Mary Packard | In Our Rightful Share, Aline Helg examines the issue of race in Cuban society, politics, and ideology during the island's transition from a Spanish colony to an independent state. She challenges Cuba's well-established myth of racial equality and shows that racism is deeply rooted in Cuban creole society. Helg argues that despite Cuba's abolition of slavery in 1886 and its winning of independence in 1902, Afro-Cubans remained marginalized in all aspects of society. After the wars for independence, in which they fought en masse, Afro-Cubans demanded change politically by forming the first national black party in the Western Hemisphere. This challenge met with strong opposition from the white Cuban elite, culminating in the massacre of thousands of Afro-Cubans in 1912. The event effectively ended Afro-Cubans' political organization along racial lines, and Helg stresses that although some cultural elements of African origin were integrated into official Cuban culture, true racial equality has remained elusive. | |
| 9780689846076 | It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown | Charles Monroe Schulz, Justine Korman, Justine Fontes | Linus convinces Sally to wait for the Great Pumpkin to arrive on Halloween. | |
| 9780545948579 | Itty Bitty Kitty | Joan Holub | Against her parents' wishes, Ava adopts a tiny kitten and tries to keep it hidden, but soon Itty Bitty is enormous and frisky, which leads to big trouble. | |
| 9780439885560 | I've Seen Santa! | David Bedford | Little Bear is so full of questions and concerns about Santa that he cannot fall asleep on Christmas Eve. | |
| 9781338612653 | Jabari Jumps | Gaia Cornwall | "Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for"-- | |
| 9780021794584 | Jamaica's Find | Juanita Havill | A little girl finds a stuffed dog in the park and decides to take it home. | |
| 9780698116030 | Jamie O'rourke and the Big Potato | Tomie dePaola | A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring colorful artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature style. Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle? | Puffin Books |
| 9780698119246 | Jamie O'rourke and the Pooka | Tomie dePaola | When Jamie O'Rourke's wife leaves him alone for a week, it's up to Jamie to do the housework. But Jamie isn't just the laziest man in Ireland, he's also the messiest! When a magical pooka arrives unexpectedly and starts to do the dishes and sweep the house, Jamie thinks that maybe he's the luckiest man in Ireland as well. But will Jamie's good fortune-and his pooka's housekeeping-last? Young readers will be giggling through Tomie dePaola's delightfully funny sequel to Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato. "DePaola's jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle." Publishers Weekly, starred review | Puffin Books |
| 9780531153659 | Japan | Henry Pluckrose | Introduces the people, culture, weather, landscapes, and cities of Japan. | |
| 9780021921676 | Jazz Baby | Carole Boston Weatherford | A group of children move and play, hum and sleep to a jazz beat. | |
| 9780789401755 | Jen the Hen | Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins | Fat Pat the cat gets some strange visitors in his hat. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9781423101147 | John, Paul, George, and Ben | Lane Smith | A fresh and funny introduction to the United States' Founding Fathers looks at the lives of John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Ben Franklin as well as Tom Jefferson. 250,000 first printing. | Hyperion |
| 9780545223065 | Johnny Appleseed | Jodie Shepherd | Shows how Johnny Appleseed grew from a young boy who loved the outdoors into the legendary man who spread apple trees all across the United States. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780756611590 | Journey Through Space | Ryder Windham | Examines the technology featured in George Lucas' Star Wars films. | DK Children |
| 9780545375290 | June Jam | Ron Roy | As a Father's Day gift to the twins' Dad, Bradley, Brian, and their cousins Lucy and Nate try to identify and stop whatever creature is biting fruits and vegetables in the garden. | |
| 9780679866978 | Junie B. Jones #8: Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. knows there’s no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.’s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right—what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down. And he might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages! USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780590635547 | Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying | Barbara Park | First Stepping Stone Book. | |
| 9780439198998 | Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime [i.e. Valentine] | Barbara Park | When Junie B. Jones receives a mushy gushy "valentime" on Valentine's Day, she tries to find out who in her kindergarten class is her secret admirer. | |
| 9780375855702 | Junie B. Jone's Fifth Boxed Set Ever! | Barbara Park | Junie B. Jones graduates from kindergarten and goes on to have more humorous escapades in first grade. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439135030 | Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl | Barbara Park | Six-year-old Junie B. is disappointed to find out that her aunt has asked someone else to be the flower girl at her wedding. |