Kathy Melton's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780060557690 | It's About Time! | Stuart J. Murphy | It's About Time. . . . . . to wake up. . . . to learn, to play, to read. . . . to cuddle up in the blankets and to dream. A twenty-four -- hour day is full of great things to do! Endearing illustrations depicting things kids do every day make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, perfect for very young readers. | Harper Collins |
| 9780316043472 | It's Okay to Be Different | Todd Parr | Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's okay to be a different color," "It's okay to need some help," "It's okay to be adopted," and "It's okay to have a different nose." Reprint. | Little Brown & Company |
| 9781879085718 | It's Raining, It's Pouring (Iza Trapani's Extended Nursery Rhymes) | Kin Eagle | The whole family will giggle and gasp as they follow this lively extension of the classic Mother Goose nursery rhyme we all know and love. With the charm of the original poem, this picture book version brings the song alive as readers follow the delightful story beyond the well-known verses of the original and into explorations of all kinds of weather. Colorful and exuberant watercolors make six witty new verses dance with sunny humor. Kids will follow along, read along, and even sing along. This is sure to be a favorite for young and old alike. | Charlesbridge |
| 9780545946087 | Jaguar vs. Skunk (Who Would Win?) | Jerry Pallotta | What would happen if a jaguar and a skunk met up and had a fight. Who do you think would win? Find out in the latest Who Would Win book. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780064430685 | Jamberry 25th Anniversary Edition | Bruce Degen | Hatberry Shoeberry In my canoebery Under the bridge And over the dam Looking for berries Berries for jam They're off... a boy and an endearing, rhyme-spouting bear, who squires him through a fatastic world of berries. And their adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. Children will want to feast again and again on Bruce Degen's exuberant, colorful pictures and his rollicking berryful rhymes. | Harper Collins |
| 9780547010243 | Jonathan and His Mommy, Read Aloud Level K Unit 2 Book 8 | Irene Smalls | As a mother and son explore their neighborhood, they try various ways of walking--from giant steps and reggae steps to criss cross steps and backwards steps. | Houghton Mifflin School |
| 9780670878550 | Joseph Had a Little Overcoat | Simms Taback | A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments until nothing remains. | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| 9780547263397 | Journeys Little Big Book Unit1 Book 4 Level K Texas | Reading | Photographs and simple text show the many ways in which work can be accomplished. | Houghton Mifflin School |
| 9780547608389 | Jumanji, 30th Anniversary Edition | VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS | Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time!The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be launched into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives...This picture book classic from Chris Van Allsburg has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal. The surreal story also became the basis of multiple blockbuster film adaptations.This story about a game that comes startlingly to life is a family favorite that inspires imagination and explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality. | Alliance Entertainment |
| 9780547009308 | Jump Into January, Little Big Book Level K Unit 3 Book 11 | Houghton Mifflin Company | A short verse for each month of the year encourages the reader to find objects hidden in the pictures that depict that month's activities, such as ear muffs and pine trees in January, or a scooter and a picnic bench in June. | Journeys |
| 9780064467216 | Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! (MathStart 3) | Stuart J. Murphy | “Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJJump, Kangaroo, Jump! is perfect for teaching fractions to second, third, and fourth graders. In this story, Kangaroo and his friends at camp divide into halves, thirds, and fourths to form teams at field day. Readers will cheer on this rowdy crew of animals as they swim, canoe, play tug-of-war, and have a good, goofy time.Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Kevin O'Malley. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze—as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives.Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success! This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented Lively art from top-notch illustrators Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K–Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1–3; Level 3 is Grades 2–4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series! | HarperCollins |
| 9780064467117 | Just Enough Carrots | Stuart J. Murphy | While a bunny and his mother shop in a grocery store for lunch guests, the reader may count and compare the amounts of carrots, peanuts, and worms in the grocery carts of other shoppers. | HarperCollins Children's Books |
| 9780545160759 | Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark | Jerry Pallotta | What would happen if a great white shark and a killer whale met each other? What if they were both hungry? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? | |
| 9780663592432 | Killer Whales | Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of killer whales. | Silver Burdett & Ginn |
| 9780152064686 | Kindergarten Rocks! | Katie I. Davis | Dexter already knows everything there is to know about kindergarten. His big sister, Jessie, told him all about it. So Dexter is not scared. Not even a little bit. But his stuffed dog, Rufus, is scared. Actually, he's terrified. But Dexter--er, Rufus--has nothing to fear: As he'll soon find out, kindergarten rocks | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780060588281 | Kitten's First Full Moon | Kevin Henkes | The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book—brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown's work in the elemental words, rhythms, and appealing sounds, tells a warm, humorous story that's beautifully extended in his shimmering, gray-toned artwork."—ALA BooklistWinner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow AwardSupports the Common Core State Standards | Greenwillow Books |
| 9780805054798 | Knots on a Counting Rope | Bill Martin, John Archambault | A grandfather and his blind grandson reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse and an exiciting horse race. | Macmillan |
| 9780545301718 | Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra | Jerry Pallotta | Contains facts about the Komodo dragon and the King cobra, comparing such aspects as their sizes, body types, and abilities. | |
| 9780439877329 | Last Day, Hooray! | Nancy Poydar | In this companion to First Day, Hooray!, Poydar celebrates the excitement surrounding the final day of school. Staff and students alike anticipate the long-awaited summer break as they engage in various activities (taking down pictures, signing cards, cleaning up, saying good-bye). The minds of these characters are clearly already on vacation, and as the fish tank is scrubbed clean, giant soap bubbles with pictures of summer daydreams form over their heads. The gouache illustrations bustle with activity and typify the details of a school environment, complete with student artwork on the walls and papers on the floor. A good choice for easing the end-of-the-year good-byes. | Scholastic |
| 9781338035230 | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty -- and fun -- in their routine and the world around them. |