Kara Eastman's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545390712 | Junkyard Wonders | Patricia Polacco | Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders." | |
| 9780439077736 | Just You and Me | Sam McBratney | As a storm approaches, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose join other animals in searching for a place to hide. | |
| 9780545096683 | Kickoff! | TIKI & RONDE BARBER & PAUL MANTELL | Tiki and Ronde's twelfth summer is winding down -- the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two The first day of junior high is just a few days away, and it's almost the start of football season at last. With two championships and an 8-2 season last year, Tiki and Ronde are ready to graduate from the Peewee League and hit the field as starting players for the Hidden Valley Eagles. But junior high is a lot bigger than elementary school. The competition for starting spots is stiff, and seniority rules. If Tiki and Ronde make it past tryouts and cuts, will they get the chance to play, or will they have to spend the season watching from the bench with the other seventh graders? Inspired by the childhood of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, Kickoff! is a story of teamwork, perseverance, and what it takes to be a champion. | SCHOLASTIC, INC. |
| 9780060522995 | Kindred Souls | Patricia MacLachlan | With the sure touch she brought to the beloved Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall, in Kindred Souls Patricia MacLachlan guides children into the understanding that death is a natural part of life.Ten-year-old Jake has always been close to his grandfather Billy—so close that Jake’s mother calls them kindred souls. Each morning, Jake and Billy take a walk around the family farm. Billy often tells Jake stories of living in a sod house on the prairie.When Billy goes into the hospital, Jake decides the best gift he can give his beloved grandfather is a sod house. Billy moves to the sod house when he leaves the hospital and spends his last days living there. | Katherine Tegen Books |
| 9780590425391 | Knee-Knock Rise | Everyone else in the village is afraid of the creature who supposedly dwells at the top of Kneeknock Rise but young Egan investigates for himself. | ||
| 9781368059312 | Lady and the Tramp Live Action Junior Novel | Elizabeth Rudnick | The Live Action remake of Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ is a faithful retelling of the classic animated film, set at the turn-of-the century against the gorgeous backdrop of Savannah, Georgia. All your favorite furry friends return-including Lady, Tramp, Jock, Trusty, and Peg. Voiced by a diverse and talented cast, look for a modern take on the classic song, "He's a Tramp," sung by Janelle Monaé. Enjoy the next in line of successful Live Action remakes of a beloved Disney animated film . . . only this time, on Disney+. ***** The classic, beloved characters of Lady and the Tramp come to life in an all-new way through a humorous and sweet novelization that retells and expands upon the story Disney fans everywhere know and love. Includes 8-page full-color photo insert! | Disney Press |
| 9780545178044 | Lawn Boy | Gary Paulsen | Things get out of hand when a stockbroker neighbor convinces a twelve-year-old boy to expand his summer lawn mowing business. | |
| 9781563978289 | Leah's Pony | Elizabeth Friedrich | Set in the Dust Bowl of the 1930's, here is a moving story that Parents Magazine calls a "poignant tale of how a little girl with a big heart saves the family farm and inspires an entire town." Leah's pony is swift and strong. Together they ride, crossing through cornfields and over pastures, chasing cattle as they gallop under summer skies. Then one year, the corn grows no taller than a man's thumb. Locusts blacken the sky, and the earth turns to dust. Gone were the cornfields and pastures where Leah and her pony used to ride. It is the beginning of the great drought, and Leah's father faces losing the family farm. But Leah's bravely decides to act. This deeply felt story, vividly portrayed through stunning oil paintings, tells the story of a selfless young woman and her sacrifice for her family. | Archie Comic Publications (Trade) |
| 9781416991274 | Liberty Porter, First Daughter (1) | Julia DeVillers | In Liberty Porter First Daughter, eight-year-old Liberty Porter’s father has just been elected President of the United States—and she’s the new First Daughter! As Liberty moves into the White House, she vows to make herself indispensable to her country—but can she get past her run-ins with the Chief of Staff? | Aladdin |
| 9780876146170 | Lightning | Stephen Kramer | Covers a variety of facts on lightning, including how it is formed, the different types of lightning, what thunder is and its relationship to lightning, safety measures, etc. | First Avenue Editions |
| 9780679883401 | Lions at Lunchtime | Mary Pope Osborne | The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Africa where they meet up with wonderful wild animals, a very hungry warrior, and where they even solve a riddle. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 0064400018 | Little House in the Big Woods | |||
| Little Sister #11 | ||||
| Little Sister #14 | ||||
| Little Sister #28 | ||||
| Little Sister #31 | ||||
| Little Sister Super Special #6 | ||||
| 9781453089125 | Little Women | Louisa May Alcott | Bendon | |
| 9780153145056 | Look Closer | Brian Wildsmith | A closer look at walls, fences, grass, and flowers reveals ladybugs, ants, and other insects that inhabit our world. | Houghton Mifflin School |
| 9781404209213 | Martin Luther King Jr.: The Life Of A Civil Rights Leader (Graphic Biographies) | Gary Jeffrey | Readers will witness the incendiary times that catapulted King to legendary fame during America’s civil rights movement. His story is told with a sensitive approach to the violence and racism of the period. | Rosen Pub Group |