Lanna Hancock's Library
Kirkwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439399623 | The Pledge of Allegiance | Inc. Scholastic | The Pledge of Allegiance with pictures. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780395389492 | The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg | For twenty-five years, The Polar Express has been a treasured holiday classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, a lavish gift edition has been created. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season. | |
| 9780590471213 | The Popcorn Shop (Hello Reader!) | Alice Low | To keep up with demand, Popcorn Nell buys a very large popping machine, but when it pops day and night, it makes more than enough popcorn | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545201230 | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | Although many of his friends suggest otherwise, the pout-pout fish believes he has no choice but to be glum, until one day a new fish changes his mind with a kiss. | |
| 9780590376488 | The Rat and the Tiger | Keiko Kasza | In his friendship with Rat, Tiger takes advantage and plays the bully because of his greater size, but one day Rat stands up for his rights. | |
| 9780545360081 | The Scariest Shark (Paperback Book and Audio Cd) | Michael Terry & Paul Bright | Scholastic | |
| 9780152712457 | The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree | Gail Gibbons | This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780061120176 | The Secret Birthday Message | Eric Carle | By using shapes and messages a young boy follows clues to his birthday present. | |
| 9780545060615 | The Silly Turkey Party | Steve Metzger | When their usual gathering is canceled after Farmer Joe becomes ill and needs rest, three turkeys try to host a quiet Thanksgiving dinner on the farm. | |
| 9780545684392 | The Snatchabook | Helen Docherty | The woodland animals of Burrow Down are ready for a bedtime story, but where are the books? | |
| 9780679808404 | The Snowman Storybook | Raymond Briggs | When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Unlike the original edition, this version has words. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 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 |
| 9780140502343 | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | A true classic with a timeless message!All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid?The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland.The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book.The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons). | Puffin Books |
| 9780679852926 | The Story of the Pilgrims | Katharine Ross | The story of the Pilgrim's first year is presented, from the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic to a harrowing first winter and the promise of the first Thanksgiving feast | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780689715433 | The Surprise Party | Pat Hutchins | "I'm having a party tomorrow," Rabbit whispers to Owl. "It's a surprise." But Owl tell the news to Squirrel, he says, "Rabbit is hoeing the parsley tomorrow. It's a surprise." By the time word has spread to all of Rabbit's friends, it's anyone's guess just what it is that Rabbit will be doing tomorrow! | Aladdin |
| 9780872264243 | The Teddy Bears' Picnic | Jimmy Kennedy | A favorite childhood song is brought to life as Hague's country landscapes show lovable teddies of all shapes and descriptions at picnic and play. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. | Peter Bedrick Books |
| 9780899194011 | The Three Bears | Paul Galdone | Three bears return from a walk and find a little girl asleep in the little wee bear's bed. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780823420391 | The Three Bears' Christmas | Kathy Duval | Someone has eaten the three bears' gingerbread cookies. Someone has sat in their chairs and slept in their chairs and slept in their beds! Could the intruder have been Santa? | Holiday House |
| 9780545686624 | The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf | Mark Teague | In this original version of the traditional tale, the three little pigs are in their usual trouble with the somewhat bad wolf--who is really just very hungry and frustrated that the pizza parlor will not serve him. | |
| 9780689842443 | The Tiny Seed | Carle, Eric | Join the tiny seed on an adventure as it becomes a giant flower!Publishers WeeklySteve Lavis looks at animals foreign and domestic with two Peek-Through Board Books. On the Farm follows the wooly sheep as he searches out who has eaten its breakfast. As each page is turned, more animals become visible through the die-cut spaces. The culprits are found behind the tractor. In the Jungle follows the same format, only this time a crocodile is in hiding. "Here I am!" shouts the crocodile on the last spread. Then he asks, "Who wants to hide next?" ( Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. | Aladdin |