Karen Shrum's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338309737 | I Want to Be a Police Officer | Laura Driscoll | Explains what a police officer is and what their responsibilities are, including keeping people safe. | |
| 9780394800400 | I Wish that I Had Duck Feet | Theo LeSieg | A young boy wishes that he had different kinds of feet. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338283631 | If I Had a Gryphon | Vikki VanSickle | "Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring ... he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet ... or is he?"--Amazon. | |
| 9780590402330 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Laura Joffe Numeroff | "If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw. . . ". So begins this delightful story about an energetic mouse and an accommodating little boy. Full-color illustrations. | |
| 9781338135626 | Inspector Flytrap | Tom Angleberger | Hoping to become the greatest detective that ever grew, Inspector Flytrap, a Venus Flytrap, and his assistant, Nina the Goat, investigate "big deal" mysteries at an art museum, a cookie shop, and a garden. | |
| Invisible In The Third Grade | ||||
| 9781338131499 | It's a Doggy Dog World | Tom Greenwald | Bored by the lack of crime in Quietville lately, Jimmy's vampire dog, Abby, has chewed up his mother's entire shoe collection, and so his parents have insisted in enrolling Abby in obedience training, and the longer it goes on the more "normal" (and boring) she becomes--but when mysterious things start happening to Jimmy's lacrosse team, he and his friends (the Crimebiters) realize they need to get Abby back to her crime fighting ways. | |
| 9781429692083 | Jay-Z | Jessica Gunderson | In 2003 Jay-Z retired from making music. He had made award-winning albums, founded a record label, and had his won line of clothing. He walked away, but he couldn't stop writing songs. Three years later, he was back on the charts with a hit album and the title of Greatest MC of All Time.Track this hip-hop hero as he makes it in the music world and become one of the best-known rappers in the world. | Capstone Press |
| 9780679847434 | Jellybean Principal (Step Into Reading, Step 3, Paper) | Catherine McMorrow | Illus. in full color. Mr. Russo, the principal, keeps a big bowl of jellybeans on his desk. He doesn't share them with the kids in his school--especially not "instigators" like Judy, Jim, and Ellen. But when Mr. Russo gets into some trouble of his own, suddenly these three "hooligans" turn into heroes. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780590425261 | Jenny's Journey | Sheila White Samton | Jenny imagines sailing across the ocean to visit her friend Maria. | |
| 9780399246685 | John Philip Duck | Patricia Polacco | During the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duck Master of the Peabody Hotel. | |
| 9780688143886 | Julius, the Baby of the World | Kevin Henkes | The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world.Lilly knows her baby brother is nothing but dreadful -- until she claims him for her own. "Henkes displays a deep understanding of sibling rivalry and a child's fragile self-esteem....Lilly is a superb and timely heroine." -- Publishers Weekly. " | Harper Collins |
| 9780375800405 | Junie B. Jones #15: Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Visit the farm with the world's funniest Kindergartener—Junie B. Jones! This #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years with over 65 million copies sold! It’s almost the end of the school year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! There’s lots of fun farm stuff there. Like a real actual barn. And a real actual farmer. There’s even real alive animals you can pet! Only, where’s the gift shop? That’s what Junie B. Jones would like to know. Surely no one would want Junie B. to go home empty-handed. . . . | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780375828058 | Junie b., First Grader | Barbara Park | Junie B.'s journal entries start with Room One's stomach virus excitement, the first-grade Columbus Day play, and getting the part of the Pinta, the fastest ship. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338300673 | Just A Little Blue: A Graphic Novel (Owly #2) (2) | Andy Runton | Owly and Wormy just want to help...Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don't welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped. With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get the birds (and their chicks!) to safety before it's too late?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels! | Graphix |
| 978-0-525-42703-2 | King Jack And The Dragon | Bently, Peter; Oxenbury, Helen | Puffin | |
| 9780759554719 | Kondo & Kezumi Are Not Alone | David Goodner | The third book in the Kondo & Kezumi series where best friends Kondo and Kezumi head home only to realize there is an unexpected guest, for fans of Ivy & Bean, and Mercy Watson -- in paperback. Kondo is big. Kezumi is little. They used to live on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. Since the surprise bottle washed ashore with a map containing the mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE, Kondo and Kezumi have been traveling the seas, making new friends, and discovering more about themselves and their place in the world. But now it's time for Kondo and Kezumi to head home. Except there's still time to see Tiny Island, make a pit stop at Dairy Isle, or even Donut island. And when Kondo and Kezumi arrive on their familiar shore, they are greeted with another boat anchored in their waters. Who could it be? Will Kondo and Kezumi be ready for a new guest on their island or is home finally changed for good? David Goodner and Andrea Tsurumi team up for this illustrated chapter book series filled with charming quirks and unexpected discoveries. Packed with vibrant full-color art and paired with poignant text, this chapter book is ideal for emerging readers searching for adventure, friendship, and fun. Set sail with more Kondo and Kezumi adventures available now! Kondo and Kezumi Visit Giant Island Kondo and Kezumi Reach Bell Bottom | Little Brown |
| 9780759554740 | Kondo & Kezumi Reach Bell Bottom | David Goodner | The second book in this full-color chapter book series featuring Kondo and Kezumi who continue their adventures, for fans of Mercy Watson and Ivy & Bean -- in paperback. Kezumi is ready for more adventure. Kondo is ready to go home. Now that Kondo and Kezumi have figured out that the map can lead to incredible places and new friends like Albert, Kezumi is eager to keep exploring and embracing the unknown. Kondo on the other hand, is tired and misses the comforts of home. When they reach Bell Bottom tempers are high, a thick fog begins to cloud over the boat making it hard to see, and they find themselves stranded. It will take working together and listening to each other in order to find common ground and brave these new waters. Discover all the adventures with Kondo & Kezumi: Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island Kondo & Kezumi Reach Bell Bottom Kondo & Kezumi Are Not Alone | |
| 9780759554757 | Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island (Kondo & Kezumi, 1) | David Goodner | In this colorful and fun adventure, best friends Kondo and Kezumi find a map that leads to the wonders of the unknown, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Mercy Watson. Kondo is big. Kezumi is little. They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE. Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world. Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit from the fruit tree and berries from the berry bushes. But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see . . . well, they don't know!So begin the adventures of Kondo and Kezumi, where islands of cheese and giant mountains await. Rising stars David Goodner and Andrea Tsurumi team up for this illustrated chapter book series filled with charming quirks and unexpected discoveries. Get ready to set foot on uncharted territory with classic themes of friendship, community, and exploration. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439738736 | Langston's Train Ride | Robert Burleigh | Traveling to see his father in 1920, writer Langston Hughes listened to the sounds of the train, which inspired him to write his first famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." This picture book tells the story of Hughes's rise to accomplishing his dream of being a writer. Full color. |