Kathy Melton's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780310766391 | Zondervan | Fiona the Hippo is s heroine for children and adults everywhere, smart, sassy, fearless Fiona will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality. Born prematurely, at only 29 pounds, Fiona was not expected to live. But her spunk and determination (along with lots of love and support from her caregivers at the zoo) helped her thrive and become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. With every challenge she faced, Fiona let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said "I've got this." And she did In this delightful story, inspired by the real adventure of this heroic hippo, join Fiona and her lovable animal friends at the zoo as she is introduced to the world in this whimsical and inspiring tale of perseverance and friendship. Fiona the Hippo Has a beautiful cover highlighted with foil Illustrated by New York Times bestselling Richard Cowdrey Is an inspirational story for all readers and hippo lovers everywhere | A Fiona the Hippo Book | |
| 9780316265232 | Todd Parr | In a brand-new companion to his beloved classic It's Okay to Be Different, New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr encourages kids to be proud of who they are inside. Be who you are! Be proud of where you're from. Be a different color. Speak your language. Wear everything you need to be you. Who better than Todd Parr to remind kids that their unique traits are what make them so special? With his signature silly and accessible style, Parr encourages readers to embrace all their unique qualities. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780316423816 | Todd Parr | Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. With his trademark bright colors and bold lines, Todd Parr takes on a topic more important than ever: being kind to each other. This idea is both a perfect fit for Todd's cheerful, child-friendly positivity and incredibly close to Todd's own heart. No matter what other people choose to do, you can always choose to be kind -- and what a wonderful thing to be! Today's parents and teachers are looking for ways to instill empathy and kindness in children at a young age -- this book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless topic. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780316563369 | David McPhail | On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780374400002 | Kate Banks | One night, Alex's father surprises his son by taking him to see his place of work, an exciting construction site with heavy machinery, rumbling sounds, and more. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint. | ||
| 9780375809248 | Marc Tolon Brown | Arthur helps ease D.W.'s fire fears by practicing fire drills at home. | ||
| 9780375839351 | Emily Jenkins | Six stories relate further adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys, as they encounter a fearsome (possible) shark, enjoy a dance party, and deal with rejection by The Girl, who is growing up. | Random House LLC | |
| 9780375842313 | Dick King-Smith | Dick King-Smith’s classic story about a very unusual pet—a water horse!—returns with a charming new cover to win over a new generation of readers! When eight-year-old Kirstie finds a strange egg near her home, she has no idea what will come out. Part horse, part toad, part turtle, and part crocodile? Only Kirstie’s grandfather knows what it is: a water horse! While it is certainly the oddest-looking creature Kirstie has ever seen, it is also the gentlest. But soon, the unusual pet gets bigger. And bigger. And BIGGER. Will Kirstie and her family be able to keep their new pet or will he have to make a splash in someone else’s home? “A rich, mostly tender fairy tale that combines elements of such children’s classics as The Secret of Roan Inish, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Born Free. . . . Combining the best of fantasy and somber reflection, The Water Horse is a lovely ride.” —The Washington Post on the film adaptation “Well-written, fast-paced . . . with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith’s imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible.” —Booklist “One of the most delightful children’s authors.” —The Guardian on Dick King-Smith | Yearling | |
| 9780375862007 | Emily Jenkins | “A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book.” —The Washington Post on Toys Go Out, the companion to Toys Come Home Here is the final book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toy Dance Party and chronicles the unforgettable adventures of three brave and loving toys. Fans of the series, as well as newcomers, will happily discover how Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic came to live with the Girl. In six linked adventures, readers will also learn how the one-eared Sheep became one-eared, watch a cranky toy meet an unfortunate end, and best of all, learn why it’s okay for someone you truly love to puke on you. This is perhaps the most charming of three inimitably charming books destined to become classics. A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of the Year A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Selection "A timeless story of adventure and friendship to treasure aloud or independently. Wholly satisfying, this may well leave readers expecting to see the Velveteen Rabbit peeking in the bedroom window and smiling approvingly." —Booklist, Starred “The best talking toy stories since Winnie-the-Pooh.” —Kirkus Reviews "A book destined to be read to children at bedtime for decades (nay, centuries?) to come. It is rare that prequels exceed the books they are meant to simply introduce, but this is one of the few." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production | National Geographic Books | |
| 9780385389907 | Jory John | The talented creators of I Will Chomp You! brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster’s hilarious lament. Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth— why can’t people just see him for him? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as “different.” | Random House Studio | |
| 9780395311295 | The Wump World is an unspoiled place until huge monsters bring hordes of tiny creatures from the planet Pollutus. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | ||
| 9780395673478 | Chris Van Allsburg | When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | |
| 9780395716915 | Margie Palatini | Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make a piggie pie, but when she arrives she can't find a single porker. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | |
| 9780399256493 | Tomie dePaola | In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old. | National Geographic Books | |
| 9780399257810 | Tomie DePaola | Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. | Nancy Paulsen Books | |
| 9780439050234 | A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too. | Blue Sky Press (AZ) | ||
| 9780439227742 | Daniel Kirk | Willy flies to the moon to get a moondog for a pet, but he finds true happiness with a scruffy but loyal Earth dog named Scrappy. | ||
| 9780439569644 | Irving Berlin | Scholastic Inc. | ||
| 9780439570848 | Gail Carson Levine | A serious young shepherd finds that there is more than one way to keep a wolf from eating her sheep. | ||
| 9780439628143 | David Parker | This book is about being responsible. |