Jennifer Millard's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780399245428 | Groundhog Gets a Say | Pamela Curtis Swallow | Two groundhogs describe their various characteristics to a skeptical squirrel and crow. Text includes various facts about groundhogs. | |
| 9780525553366 | Hair Love | Matthew A. Cherry | A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film "Hair Love" "I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this." - Jordan Peele, Actor & Filmmaker It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. A perfect gift for special occasions including Father’s Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more! | Penguin |
| 9780843718485 | Hammond Book of the Presidents | Nancy J. Hajeski, Nancy Butler | The American presidents, from Washington to Obama. | Hammond World Atlas Corporation |
| 9780312510121 | Happy Birthday | Roger Priddy | • Illustrated board book with interactive novelties • Introduces children to familiar birthday themes – parties, invitations, balloons, cakes and more • Novelties include a picture frame where a picture of the child can be placed, and invitations to write in • Easy-to-read rhyming text adds to the sense of a fun occasion | Priddy Books |
| 9780545332132 | Happy Easter, Mouse! | Laura Joffe Numeroff, John Fogle, Wren Ross, Brian McNamee, Mike Liane, Listen Inn | Mouse tries to figure out who's leaving coloured Easter eggs all over his house! | |
| 9780545332149 | Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! | Laura Joffe Numeroff | Scholastic | |
| 9780978507510 | Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids | Carol McCloud | Ferne Press | |
| 9781524765620 | Hooray for Helpers! | Mike Austin | Celebrate first responders in this timely, action-packed picture book featuring firefighters, doctors, EMTs, and other brave helpers in action! First responders are on the way! Every day, brave helpers are on full alert, ready to rescue people and animal friends in need. They work on land, go underground, and even parachute down from the sky. Buckle up and cheer for these heroes as they go the distance to keep everyone safe. With bright, colorful art and labels of rescue vehicles and equipment in the style of Richard Scarry, this introduction to and celebration of first responders packs FUN and FACTS. Look inside for a Q&A with a real firefighter and an emergency supplies list! Ready for more action? Check out Fire Engine No. 9 and Rescue Squad No. 9! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545104555 | How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? | Jane Yolen | Explains how little dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780439539500 | How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? | Jane Yolen | Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss. | |
| 9781338850017 | How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah? | Jane Yolen | Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate the eight days and nights of Chanukah. | |
| 9780439664745 | How I Became a Pirate | Melinda Long | Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life. When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk--who wouldn't go along? Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers like thunder and laughs off bedtime. It's the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of his life. Until he finds out what pirates don't do--no reading bedtime stories, no tucking kids in. ... Maybe being a pirate isn't so great after all. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon teams up with witty storyteller Melinda Long for a hilarious look at the finer points of pirate life. | Scholastic |
| 9780794542016 | How the Leopard Got His Spots | Rosie Dickins | "Once upon a time, the leopard was as plain and sandy-yellow as the plains where he hunted. So how did he get his spots? Find out in this retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's famous Just So Stories, specially written for young children and gorgeously illustrated by John Joven." | Usborne |
| 9781338157604 | How to Catch a Leprechaun | Adam Wallace | You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think! He'll turn your whole house upside down. He's quicker than a wink! -- Publisher. | |
| 9781338636772 | How to Catch a Snowman | Adam Wallace | "I don't thumpity-thump or give warm hugs - that's for my snowman friends to do. Clever kids will try to trap me, but who will catch me ... you" -- Back cover. | |
| 9781338862508 | How to Catch a Unicorn | Adam Wallace | "Can you catch the unicorn? You'll have to use your brain. So set your traps and prep your team to pet that rainbow mane!"-- | |
| 9781492646310 | How to Catch an Elf | Adam Wallace | You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Timesbest-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! "It's Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa's coming 'round. He's bringing toysto girls and boys in every house in town." "Some kids have tried to catch him, but Santa's fast, you see! So they've set their eyes on a smaller prize, and now they're after me!" | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9781454925644 | How to Draw Cute Stuff | Angela Nguyen | Add cute appeal to any drawing, learn what "kawaii" is all about. | Draw Cute |
| 9780399255113 | I Am a Rainbow | Dolly Parton | Words and music describe different emotions in terms of color, as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions. | |
| 9780803740839 | I Am Abraham Lincoln | Brad Meltzer | Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! | Penguin |