Karen Stokes' Library
Hazelwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781574712124 | In the Desert | David M. Schwartz | Just try to keep these books on the shelves! Children can't resist "diving" into these brightly colored books to explore their favorite topics. Young scientists will examine plant parts and animal features "up close" and then turn the page to see how these smaller parts fit into the "bigger picture." Children will take a close-up view of the powerful ears of a bat, the thorny stem of a blackberry bush, the sticky tongue of a fly, and more. Also perfect for five-senses study, this 24-book series of books features outstanding photographs by renowned nature photographer Dwight Kuhn and easy-to-read text by award-winning children's author David M. Schwartz. | Creative Teaching Press |
| 9780545235037 | It's Raining Cupcakes | Lisa Schroeder | Twelve-year-old Isabel dreams of seeing the world but has never left Oregon, and so when her best friend, Sophie, tells her of a baking contest whose winners travel to New York City, she eagerly enters despite concerns about her mother, who is opening a cupcake bakery. Includes recipes. | |
| 9780310496113 | Jonathan James Says, "I Can Help" | Crystal Bowman | Jonathan the rabbit learns that being a helper includes more than just working with his mom and dad to clean house | Zondervan |
| 9780679866947 | Junie B. Jones #5: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! It’s Carnival Night, and Lucille has already won a box of fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles on them. But when Junie B. wins the Cake Walk, she chooses the bestest cake of all—the one wrapped in sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to know it was a lethal weapon? USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439227599 | Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday | Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus | Junie B is very upset when a boy in her class plans to invite everyone except her to his birthday party, but her grandfather helps her deal with the situation. | |
| 9780439223096 | Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket | Barbara Park | When Junie B. learns that her kindergarten class is going on a field trip to a farm, she worries about being attacked by a rooster. | |
| 9780375834042 | Junie b., First Grader | Barbara Park | Excitable Junie B. Jones manages to find trouble both before and during a trip to Hawaii and records each incident in a photo journal given to her by her teacher. | Random House of Canada |
| 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 |
| 9781338346374 | Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark | Jerry Pallotta | Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities. | |
| 9781338617818 | King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth | Dori Hillestad Butler | Kayla places her tooth in a Tooth Fairy pillow, but it disappears before the Tooth Fairy has a chance to visit--can her dog King help Kayla find the missing tooth? | |
| 9781574715538 | Ladybug | David M. Schwartz | Learn about the life cycle of the ladybug. | Creative Teaching Press |
| 9780439639583 | Less Than Zero: Mathstart Negative Numbers (Mathstart) | Stewart Murphy | MathStart publication regarding negative numbers. Fun activities inside. Great math learning tool. | Scholastic |
| 9781338245417 | Let It Snow | Holly Hobbie | Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas and learn that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. | |
| 9780590706377 | Lions at Lunchtime | Mary Pope Osborne | Before Jack finds out where the lions are, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. | |
| 9780590126953 | Lunch Money And Other Poems About School | Carol Diggory Shields | ||
| 9781338120882 | Mango, Abuela and Me | Meg Medina | scholastic | |
| 9780803734807 | Manners Mash-Up: A Goofy Guide To Good Behavior | To pick, or not to pick? This etiquette question and loads more are answered in fourteen hilarious spreads by fourteen talented, well-loved artists. Each spread illustrates a setting from kids' everyday lives (and the potential blunders they may commit there) and the text emphasizes the right behavior.From the dinner table to the doctor's office, from the playground to the pool, this irreverent book will help kids navigate any social scenario with utmost grace. Or at least without too much embarrassment. | Dial Books | |
| 9781574715569 | Maple Tree | David M. Schwartz | This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each reader's understanding of nature full cycle. Maple trees bloom in spring. They also grow two kinds of flowers and a type of fruit that has "wings." Take a close look at a maple tree's full cycle of growth and development. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. | Creative Teaching Press |
| 9780618065677 | Margret & h.a. Rey's Curious George Takes a Train | Houghton Mifflin | ||
| 9780439405119 | Martin's Big Words | Doreen Rappaport | A brief biographical sketch of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the greatest figures in the American civil rights movement. |