Kiley Pentlicki's Library
Barkers Mill Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780064433747 | My Great-Aunt Arizona | Gloria Houston | Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and -- most of all -- read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended. Gloria Houston's Joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the magical place a special teacher can hold in our hearts. | Harper Collins |
| 9780590127011 | My Great-Aunt Arizona | Gloria Houston | An Appalachian girl, Arizona Houston Hughes, grows up to become a teacher who influences generations of schoolchildren. | |
| My Little Book Of Frogs And Toads | ||||
| 9780439577489 | My World | margaret-wise-brown | In this warm and gentle companion to everyone’s favorite bedtime story, a little bunny takes his first steps beyond the great green room into the big wide world. With her unique genius for encapsulating the defining moments of childhood, Margaret Wise Brown depicts the excitement of a young child exploring the boundaries of his world as he greets all the familiar things in “Your world. My world.”Two years after Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd once again combined their special talents in this timeless picture book that delivers an enchanting, reassuring portrait of a child’s growing sense of ownership and identity. | Scholastic, Inc. New York |
| 9780698118362 | Nana Upstairs And Nana Downstairs (Picture Puffin Books) | Tomie dePaola | The love between many generations shines brightly in this story grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will treasure.Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves.Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages."Children will want to hear this again and again." –School Library Journal, starred review"A quietly touching story that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly | Puffin Books |
| 9781338256314 | Nelson Mandela | Barbara Kramer | "Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and how he persevered, in this thoughtful biography"-- | |
| 9780679871132 | Night Of The Circus Monster (Step Into Reading, Step 3, Paper) | Geoffrey Hayes | In Geoffrey Hayes's fifth Otto and Uncle Tooth mystery, Ducky Doodle discovers that Doctor Ocular and his floating laboratory of rare sea monsters are fakes! But can he save the town hundreds of dollars in ticket sales--or will the mad doctor get away with his greedy plan? | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780140544428 | Nine Days To Christmas: A Story Of Mexico (Picture Puffins) | Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida | Published over 30 years ago, Nine Days to Christmas remains fresh and relevant. Ceci's first Christmas posada party and pinata have made her Mexican town come alive for generations of readers. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this lovely story."--The Atlantic. Three-color illustrations. | Puffin |
| 9780590930031 | No, David! | David Shannon | For use in schools and libraries only. A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug. | |
| 9780399255625 | Old Bear and His Cub | Although they love each other, Old Bear and his little Cub have a tug of war over which one knows best in a variety of situations. | ||
| Oliver & Company | ||||
| 9780394800134 | One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish | Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel | Originally published in 1960, this classic work by Dr. Seuss is a "fabulous book of easy words, exciting pictures, and inviting rhythm" ("Elementary English"). | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Our Hero, Scamp | ||||
| 9780439822671 | Owen | kevin henkes | Caldecott Honor Book about a little mouse and his blanket. | Troll |
| 9780763617103 | Owl Babies | Martin Waddell | Three owl babies whose mother has gone out in the night try to stay calm while she is gone. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780590420440 | Owl Moon | Jane Yolen | This timeless and beautiful classic--the winner of the 1988 Caldecott Medal--celebrates its 20th anniversary with this edition featuring letters from Yolen and Schoenherr and a stunning silvery cover. Full color. | |
| Pancakes, Pancakes | ||||
| 9780590444538 | Pancakes, Pancakes! | Eric Carle | By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| Papa Please Get The Moon For Me | ||||
| 9780590437103 | Perfect the Pig | Susan Jeschke | A tiny pig is granted his wish which leads to an almost perfect life. | Scholastic |