Krista Groves' Library
Barkers Mill Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780590430494 | Swimmy | Lionni, Leo | Scholastic | |
| 9781982137274 | The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: 30Th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series) | Stephen R. Covey | *New York Times bestseller—over 40 million copies sold**The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century*One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work!With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders.They include:Habit 1: Be ProactiveHabit 2: Begin with the End in MindHabit 3: Put First Things FirstHabit 4: Think Win/WinHabit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be UnderstoodHabit 6: SynergizeHabit 7: Sharpen the SawThis beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. | Simon & Schuster |
| 9780698115729 | The Art Lesson (Paperstar Book) | dePaola, Tomie | Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.Publishers WeeklyA boy named Tommy loves to draw with his Binney & Smith Crayola crayons, and these pictures hang on his side of the room, in his mother's kitchen, at the barber shop where his father works, in the store of his Irish grandparents and in the home of his Italian grandmother Nana. Tommy? Nana? This work of picture-book fiction is really a gem of an autobiography, and readers familiar with dePaola's work will find wonderful, well-placed clues to his lifetime of artistry among these pages. Tommy starts school, and can't wait for the day when the art teacher comes. But there are a couple of hitches: the paints at school are cracked and powdery (and blow ``right off the paper''), and the art teacher only lets the children have one piece of paper, on which to ``copy'' her drawings. Tommy, who has been told by his aunts (twins, who are artists) that real artists never copy, has a crisis. But his teachers (including Tommy's regular classroom teacher) show themselves to be far more understanding than readers could have predicted, and all ends well. Inventive and revealing, dePaola provides a lyrical blend of text and art. This is an inspired and childlike offering, perhaps one of dePaola's best. Ages 5-8. (Apr.) | Puffin Books |
| 9780689800993 | The Bat Boy and His Violin | Gavin Curtis | Reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his father's job managing the worst team in the Negro Leagues, but when Papa makes him the bat boy and his music begins to lead the team to victory, Papa realizes the value of his son's passion. A Coretta Scott King Honor winner. Reprint. | Aladdin Picture Books |
| 9780451234209 | The Boy With Pink Hair | Perez Hilton | He was born that way-The Boy with Pink Hair. He had a cotton candy colored mop that no one had ever seen before . . . Life is not easy being pink. Adults stare at you, little children giggle behind your back and some kids are just mean. But when you have a best friend who appreciates your uniqueness and parents who are loving and supportive, you can do just about anything.From blogger-extraordinaire, Perez Hilton, comes the story of a boy who is not afraid to be who he is and how his difference makes a difference. | Celebra Young Readers |
| 9780545544498 | The Bravest Fish Saves the Day! | Matt Buckingham | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9780590336727 | The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash | Trinka Hakes Noble | Jimmy'a boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780439114943 | The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins | Barbara Kerley | Introduces the true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built life-sized models of dinosaurs in the hope of educating the world about these awe-inspiring ancient animals and what they were like. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780060267889 | The Frog And Toad Treasury | Arnold Lobel | Why do I love Frog and Toad? I'm not really sure. Not much really happens in these stories. The illustrations are beautiful but rather small. The eponymous friends carry on their friendship through mild misunderstandings and misadventures, always ready to forgive each other and forget. These gentle stories are among my favorite kids' books. I have fond memories of Frog and Toad from my childhood, and I never tire of re-reading them to my 4-year-old daughter. She seems to like them, too. | Harpercollins Childrens Books |
| 9780060256654 | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | 'Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.' So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Ages 10+ | HarperCollins Publishers |
| 9781939100429 | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive. | Tanglewood |
| 9780590047012 | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go back to school, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. | |
| 9780545683098 | The Napping House | Audrey Wood | In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite. | |
| 9780399532719 | The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder (The Out-Of-Sync Child Series) | Carol Stock Kranowitz | The first accessible guide to examine Sensory Processing Disorder, The Out-of-Sync Child touched the hearts and lives of thousands of families. Carol Stock Kranowitz continues her significant work with this companion volume, which presents more than one hundred playful activities specially designed for kids with SPD.Each activity in this inspiring and practical book is SAFE—Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy—to help develop and organize a child’s brain and body. Whether your child faces challenges with touch, balance, movement, body position, vision, hearing, smell, and taste, motor planning, or other sensory problems, this book presents lively and engaging ways to bring fun and play to everyday situations.This revised edition includes new activities, along with updated information on which activities are most appropriate for children with coexisting conditions including Asperger’s and autism, and more. | TarcherPerigee |
| 9780689712937 | The Piggy In The Puddle (Reading Rainbow Books) | Charlotte Pomerantz | A determined little piggy absolutely refuses to leave her mud puddle in this rollicking book by Charlotte Pomerantz and James Marshall!See the piggy,See the puddle,See the muddy little puddle.See the piggy in the middleOf the muddy little puddle.Charlotte Pomerantz’s tongue-twisting nonsense verse—made even more hilarious by James Marshall’s illustrations—is sure to delight both children and adults. | Aladdin |
| 9780439399623 | The Pledge of Allegiance | Inc. Scholastic | The Pledge of Allegiance with pictures. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780761318880 | The Rooftop Rocket Party (Single Titles) | Roland Chambers | A boy with a passion for rockets heads to New York and discovers--to his amazement and delight--that the water tanks adorning the city's rooftops are really rocket ships and that the Man-in-the-Moon is giving a birthday party. A quirky, delightful text and distinctive illustrations make this a notable picture book debut. | Roaring Brook Press |
| 9780140501827 | The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats | Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. "Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder and beauty a snowy day can bring to a small child."--Barnes & Noble "Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."--Publisher's Weekly "The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to Horn Book magazine, The Snowy Day was "the very first full-color picture book to feature a small black hero"--yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake."--Amazon.com | Puffin Books |
| 9780142419472 | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | A gentle bull who likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers is entered in a bullfight. | |
| 9781416622734 | The Teacher 50: Critical Questions For Inspiring Classroom Excellence | Baruti K. Kafele | In this thoughtful guide for novice and veteran educators alike, Baruti K. Kafele takes readers on a reflective journey designed to reignite their passion for teaching. Kafele's 50 questions and penetrating insights reveal how you can Inspire students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to strive for academic excellence; Develop strong relationships with students, their parents, and the greater community; Address the challenges and promises presented by millennial learners; and Boost your motivation and excitement about teaching despite entrenched obstacles and daily frustrations.Replete with ideas for strengthening your practice and investing in student success, this book is an indispensable companion for teachers who want to give their absolute best in the classroom at all times and under all circumstances.Baruti K. Kafele is a highly regarded teacher, administrator, and speaker and is the author of several books, including The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence. | ASCD |