Heather Burkeen's Library
Montgomery Central Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780021851256 | The Night Jazz Came Alive (Mcgraw-Hill Reading Leveled Books) | Daphne Morgan | the Night Jazz Came Alive (McGraw-Hill Reading Leveled Books) | Mcgraw Hill |
| 9780060743864 | The Nutcracker | Susan Jeffers | New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet. This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it—as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs. Come, take a front-row seat. The world's most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin. | Harper Collins |
| 9780545201230 | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | Although many of his friends suggest otherwise, the pout-pout fish believes he has no choice but to be glum, until one day a new fish changes his mind with a kiss. | |
| 9780762106196 | The Reader's Digest Children's Songbook: Over 130 All-Time Favorites To Play, Listen And Sing | Editors of Reader's Digest | (PVG Mixed Folio). This fantastic hardcover book is once again available, and now also includes a CD, all for the same price as the original! It features a delightful collection of 135 children's songs in easy-to-play arrangements that the whole family can enjoy. Highlights include Muppet songs, nursery rhymes, movie and show tunes, nonsense songs, songs for happy days and holidays, and much more! Also includes a bonus lyric book with guitar chord frames. Handy stay-open binding! | Reader's Digest |
| 9780689833403 | The Remarkable Farkle Mcbride | John Lithgow | Reedle-eeRootle-eeVroom-pety BANG!Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius: He plays the violin, the flute, the trombone, and the drums with incredible skill. But he's never satisfied: Something is missing.In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.Deedle-eeDoodle-eeDoom-pety CLANG! | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9781499804119 | The Roots Of Rap: 16 Bars On The 4 Pillars Of Hip-Hop | Carole Boston Weatherford | Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!"Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!" ―Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author"Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings." ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"No way around it, this book is supa-dupa fly, with lush illustrations anchored in signature hip-hop iconography for the future of the global hip-hop nation." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"With short, rhyming lines and dramatic portraits of performers, the creative team behind How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace offers a dynamic introduction to hip-hop. . . . This artful introduction to one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century pulses with the energy and rhythm of its subject." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWA generation voicingstories, hopes, and fearsfounds a hip-hop nation.Say holler if you hear.The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Corettta Scott King Award winner, Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, and it features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer. | little bee books |
| The Seals On The Bus | ||||
| The Smallest Elf | ||||
| The Snowbelly Family Of Chillyville Inn | ||||
| 9780670062591 | The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats | The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. | |
| 9780802787200 | The Sound That Jazz Makes | Carole Boston Weatherford | A symphony of sound and color, The Sound That Jazz Makes is an eloquently rendered celebration of a remarkable heritage. Author Carole Boston Weatherford's lyrical stanzas combine with the power of luminous oil paintings by Coretta Scott King New Talent winner, Eric Velasquez (The Piano Man) to trace the development of jazz. From African forests to wooden slave ships to Harlem nightclubs, the tragic and joyous legacy of the African-American experience gives jazz its passion and spirit. | Walker Childrens |
| 9780545174800 | The Spooky Wheels on the Bus | J. Elizabeth Mills | A new version of the classic children's song with scary verses about Halloween. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780385234016 | The Star-Spangled Banner | Francis Scott Key, Peter Spier | Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present. | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
| 9780525420538 | The Tale of Pip & Squeak | Two mouse brothers, Pip and Squeak, usually try to compete with each other, but their relationship finally changes when they prepare for their annual party. | ||
| 9780060543723 | The Tall Book Of Nursery Tales | Aleksey Ivanov, Olga Ivanov | Twelve easy to read stories coupled with Aleksey Ivanov's charming illustrations make this book a treasury to share again and again. Full list of tales:1. Little Red Riding Hood2. City Mouse, Country Mouse3. The Gingerbread Man4. Cinderella5. The Three Bears6. Jack and the Beanstalk7. Chicken Little8. The Tortoise and the Hare9. The Little Red Hen10. The Ugly Duckling11. The Three Little Pigs12. The Princess and the PeaAges 4+ | HarperFestival |
| 9780590457811 | The Three Little Pigs | Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well. | ||
| 9780805073355 | The Three Swingin' Pigs | Vicky Rubin | Can three jazzy pigs outfox a hungry wolf?Satch, Mo, and Ella are the coolest cats--er, pigs--around. Satchplays sax. Mo plays bass. And Ella sings scat-scooby-dooby, skit-scat-skedoodle, shoooo!When Wolfie shows up for the Big Pig Gig, ready to eat some barbecue, the jazzy trio smells trouble. Can these three swingin' pigs win Wolfie over with their vivacious vocals and toe-tapping tunes?With cool-cat scats by Vicky Rubin and jazzy illustrations by talented new artist Rhode Montijo, this book will have readers dancin' up a storm. | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| 9780593092156 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. | |
| 9780545030281 | The Wheels on the Race Car | Alex Zane | Animal race car drivers roar around the track. Text based on the popular song, The Wheels on the Bus. | |
| 9781404175259 | Then Sings My Soul Keepsake Edition | Robert Morgan | This unique volume features three hundred of the world's favorite hymns - the music and the background stories - all brought together in one deluxe, hidden-spiral, lay-flat piano edition. Ideal for permanent placement in millions of music rooms, living rooms, and sanctuaries all over the world. Robert Morgan's devotional-style stories show the emotion and the drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history. These stories speak to your soul and add depth and meaning as you worship through song. | Nelson, Thomas, Inc. |