Jessica Smith's Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781338152043 | ||||
| 9781338263978 | A Dog's Porpoise | M. C. Ross | A rambunctious mutt and a curious porpoise become best pals in this adorably charming story about friendship and family. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780140503524 | A Pocket for Corduroy | Don Freeman | A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat. | Penguin |
| 9780545935210 | A Tale of Two Kitties | Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime? | Graphix | |
| 9781338148749 | A Whole New Ballgame | Phil Bildner | Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more "off" the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other and find ways to make a difference in the classroom and on the court. With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship." | Scholastic Canada, Limited |
| 9781338058154 | Africa Is My Home: A Child Of The Amistad | Scholastic, Inc | ||
| 9781368037075 | Aladdin Live Action: A Friend Like Him | Suzanne Francis | There are few characters with the singular, magnetic draw of Aladdin's singing, dancing, joke-cracking Genie. With gorgeous stylized artwork and a fun, charming story about Genie's powers and his friendship with Aladdin, this enchanting picture book is the perfect companion for any Aladdin fan who's ever dreamt of having a friend like Genie. | Disney Press |
| 9781481409933 | Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Judy Blume | Now a major motion picture starring Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates!A Time Best YA Book of All TimeMargaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic Judy Blume novel, beloved by millions.Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong.But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion, and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can talk to God about everything—family, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret crush.Margaret is funny and real, and her thoughts and feelings are oh-so-relatable—you’ll feel like she’s talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend. | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| 9781481415910 | As Brave as You | Jason Reynolds | When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires--literally. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9781416971443 | Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope | Nikki Grimes | Barack Obama is the story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award.Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.This is the moving story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, both winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Barack Obama has motivated Americans to believe with him, to believe that every one of us has the power to change ourselves and change our world. | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9780375842184 | Barbie as the Island Princess: a Storybook (Barbie) | Mary Man-Kong | Barbie is a shipwrecked princess who, raised by a red panda, a peacock, and a baby elephant, knows nothing of other humans until an adventurous prince discovers her tropical paradise. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439269971 | Becoming Naomi León | Pam Muñoz Ryan | When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Mexico with her great-grandmother and younger brother in search of her father. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781512564402 | Benchmark Advance, Grade 5: Invasive Species, Leveled Reader With Teacher's Guide And Text Evidence Questions And Answers (2021 Copyright) | Michael Sandler | Benchmark Education Company | |
| 9781338551341 | Betty Before X | Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson | Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement. | Scholastic |
| Beverly Cleary Muggie Maggie | ||||
| Beverly Cleary Runaway Ralph | ||||
| 9781338334043 | Birds Of Prey | Toby Reynolds, Paul Calver | "Kids can get an up-close look at falcons, ospreys, eagles, hawks, and more. They'll also discover which skills, senses, and tools these creatures have, how they hunt, and what life is like for these extraordinary birds."--publisher's website. | Scholastic, Incorporated |
| 9780439221887 | Bud, Not Buddy | Christopher Paul Curtis | Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids. | |
| 9781338338799 | Bury Me | Alexander, K. R. | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9781419702235 | Cabin Fever | Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6 | Amulet Books |