Jennifer Millard's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781786037602 | Dolly Parton | Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Daria Solak | New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right—Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give back to people, children, and animals in need. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| 9780786819881 | Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! | Mo Willems | When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum. | Hyperion |
| 9780545001038 | Don't Talk to Strangers | Christine Mehlhaff | Emma Lion loves to make new friends, but Mama tells her to be careful and never talk to strangers. Emma sees new people to meet everywhere she goes. How will she know who is a stranger? | |
| 9780394800301 | Dr. Seuss's Abc. | Dr. Seuss | Colorful illustrations help demonstrate the sound of each letter in the alphabet. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545604260 | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | Dragons love tacos. And if you have plenty of tacos, nothing could possibly go wrong at your party. Right? | |
| 9781442412705 | Dream Big | Deloris Jordan | From the age of nine years, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780439622776 | Duck on a Bike | David Shannon | Kit contains 2 books and a CD. | Scholastic |
| 9780593485484 | Dwayne Johnson: A Little Golden Book Biography | Frank Berrios | Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson—wrestling star, movie star, TV star, and all-around nice guy—is an inspiring read-aloud. Young children will learn that even superstars have setbacks: when Dwayne's dream of playing in the NFL didn't come true, he had to find a different path to happiness and success.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Betty White• Carol Burnett• Lucille Ball• Harry Belafonte• Julie Andrews | Golden Books |
| 9780448455471 | Easter Surprise | Amy Ackelsberg | Blueberry Muffin sends Strawberry Shortcake and their friends on a scavenger hunt around Berry Bitty City to find their Easter baskets. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9780525479260 | Easy Street | Rita Gray | Relates, in rhyming verse, how dump trucks and paving machines layer and compact hot asphalt to make a street. | |
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| 9781984837257 | Edie Is Ever so Helpful | Sophy Henn | Edie is a well-intentioned force of nature who loves to help those around her, but in doing so she leaves a trail of damage wherever she goes. | |
| 9780590441551 | Effie | Beverley Allinson | When Effie the ant's loud voice saves the day, the other insects learn to appreciate her unique gift. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780385372831 | Elmo Loves You (Sesame Street) | Sarah Albee | In this Sesame Street Little Golden Book, Elmo tells in a rollicking, rap-like rhyme how everybody has something special to care about. And Elmo reminds his readers that, yes, "Elmo loves you!" Though this humor-laced poem is a natural for Valentine's Day, toddlers will love it year-round. | Golden Books |
| 9780061781261 | Emeraldalicious | Victoria Kann | Everyone’s favorite pink-loving gal returns in Emeraldalicious, the imaginative, glitterlicious sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious combines magic, love, and imagination to turn an ordinary place into an Emeraldalicious world. Pinkalicious and Peter visit their favorite park, but on the way Pinkalicious’s wand breaks. She isn’t worried at all, because she knows just what to do. She takes a stick, some vines, and a very special flower to make a magical wand. When Pinkalicious and Peter finally arrive at the park it’s covered in stinky trash! But never fear, Pinkalicious is here with her magical wand, lots of love, and pinktastic rhymes to turn the trash into an Emeraldalicious paradise. | HarperCollins |
| 9780786813544 | Emily's First 100 Days of School | Starting with number one for the first day of school, Emily learns the numbers to one hundred in many different ways. | Hyperion | |
| 9780803729384 | Even More Parts | Tedd Arnold | Arnold's funniest book yet reintroduces the nervous hero from "Parts" and "More Parts" while also depicting more than 100 body-part idioms. Kids won't be able to keep a straight face as they enjoy this clever, wacky, boldly illustrated book. Full color. | Dial Books |
| 9781770859449 | Exploring the World of Elephants | Tracy Read | The ancestors of the elephant once roamed across much of the planet, but today, only two species survive: the African elephant and the Asian elephant. In this colorful introduction, young readers learn about the physical attributes and life history of the largest land mammal on Earth. With a massive body and huge ears that serve as built-in air-conditioning, a six-foot-long trunk with "fingers" that help it forage for food and water, tough, protective skin and outsized tusks used as tools and weapons, the elephant is a force to be reckoned with. Just as fascinating is the elephant's complex social structure. While adult males make their own way, the herd's oldest female nurtures and protects her extended family with the assistance of the other females. Guiding family members on lengthy migrations to find food and water, she teaches them life skills, organizes search parties for lost members and defends against hostile approaches. Together, the family forages and plays, welcomes new life, builds and maintains relationships and mourns its dead. In Exploring the World of Elephants, young readers also discover the value of ensuring that these intelligent, engaging mammals don't suffer the fate of their ancestors. The Exploring the World of... nature series was created for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild creatures of the world. Each title contains beautiful photographs of the animals in their natural habitats and the highly readable text explores their daily lives and physical characteristics, how they make their homes, how they raise their young and what they eat. "This series has a different approach than typical animal books and goes beyond a basic introduction. The books provide the reader with another perspective and focus on different forms of survival tactics. Diagrams of the animals are presented describing different body parts and their functions. Another chapter discusses the natural talents of the animal... An extensive index is included. Recommended." --Library Media Connection, of the previous books in the series | Exploring the World of |
| 9781338826944 | Eyes that Kiss in the Corners | Joanna Ho | "A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9780061236099 | Fancy Nancy and the Boy From Paris | Jane O'Connor | There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris. Nancy cannot believe her luck. But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancy expects! | Harper Collins |