Holly Hull's Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338346381 | The Class Trip From The Black Lagoon | Thaler, Mike; Jared Lee | Scholastic 0 | |
| 9781883220679 | The Dandelion Seed | Joseph Anthony, Cris Arbo | A dandelion seed has an adventure and when spring comes it begins to grow and become a new dandelion. | Dawn Publications (CA) |
| OS_643ED5B48C943500B68D8DE7 | The Foot Book | |||
| 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 |
| 9780152026141 | The Great Kapok Tree | Lynne Cherry | The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9781600603587 | The Have a Good Day Cafe | Frances Park, Ginger Park | Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart. | |
| 9780689844478 | The Keeping Quilt | Patricia Polacco | "We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night. And so it was. From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. In strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith. | Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books |
| 9780698113602 | The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush | Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth. | Puffin Books | |
| 9780448457147 | The Little Engine that Could | Watty Piper | Although she is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. On board pages. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9780593111796 | The Night Is Yours | Abdul-Razak Zachariah | From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. | |
| 9780399255878 | The Perfect Present | Fiona Roberton | Excited about his new dog, Henry does not even open the gift from his pet duck, Spot, who, feeling left out, packs a bag and goes away, only to be caught in a storm. | |
| 9780439472265 | The Story of Ruby Bridges | Robert Coles | For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781884734991 | The Way I Act | Metzger, Steve | Parenting Press | |
| 9781884734717 | The Way I Feel | Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. | Parenting Press, Inc. | |
| 9780439737661 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! | Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee | In a Halloween-themed twist on the classic "Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly", the old lady manages to swallow a bat, owl, cat, ghost, goblin, and even a wizard. Original. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545786669 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! | Lucille Colandro | Presents a retelling of the classic tale in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly. | Cartwheel Books |
| This Is How We Do It | ||||
| 9781452150185 | This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids From Around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) | Matt Lamothe | Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia! In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe If you enjoyed Carson Ellis' Home, you're sure to enjoy the window into the world provided by This is How We Do It. This children's picture book is ideal for parents or teachers looking for the following: World Book for Kids Travel Book for Kids Beginning Reading Books Cultures for Kids Books Families Around the World Books | Chronicle Books |
| 9781932319675 | Tickle Monster | Josie Bissett | A loveable monster from planet tickle is on a mission to spread laughter on earth. | Compendium Publishing & Communications |
| 9780060576301 | Time for Kids: Henry Ford | Editors of TIME For Kids, Dina El Nabli | As a young boy, Henry Ford was fascinated by technology and how objects worked. His childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery, and the rest is automotive and economic history. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Henry Ford made cars affordable, turning them into the primary means of travel for Americans. His innovations, including the assembly line, are still benefiting us today. | Harper Collins |