Laura Gupton's Library
Montgomery Central Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338329049 | A Good Team | Heather Ayris Burnell | New friends Unicorn and Yeti are having a little trouble finding something they are both good at; Yeti is good at kicking a ball, Unicorn is not, Unicorn is fast, Yeti is not--so they finally try ice skating, which neither of them has ever done, because they have a chance to be equally good (or bad) at it. | Unicorn and Yeti |
| 0380780488 | A Hippopotamus ate the teacher | Mike Thaler | ||
| 9781735414126 | A Letter From Your Teacher | Shannon Olsen | "From the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, this heartwarming picture book helps teachers in welcoming their new group of students on the first day of school. Through a letter written from the teacher's point of view, students are given the message that their new teacher is someone they will get to form a special bond with. Their teacher is not only there to help them academically, but also to cheer them on, and to provide a caring, safe environment for them to learn and grow. During back to school time, teachers are wanting to set the tone for the new year. In addition to establishing rules and procedures, they are ready to get to know their kids and start building positive relationships. This is a read aloud that helps with laying that foundation, and it serves as a great starting point for get-to-know-you activities and class community building." -- Amazon website. | |
| 9780375868450 | A Letter to My Teacher | Deborah Hopkinson | This funny, touching picture book celebrates the difference a good teacher can make. Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from the student who never forgot her, this moving story makes a great classroom read-aloud, and a perfect back-to-school gift for students and teachers! Dear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I’m writing a letter. So begins this heartfelt picture book about a girl who prefers running and jumping to listening and learning—and the teacher who gently inspires her. From stomping through creeks on a field trip to pretending to choke when called upon to read aloud, this book’s young heroine would be a challenge to any teacher. But this teacher isn’t just any teacher. By listening carefully and knowing just the right thing to say, she quickly learns that the girl’s unruly behavior is due to her struggles with reading. And at the very end, we learn what this former student is now: a teacher herself. From award winning author Deborah Hopkinson and acclaimed illustrator Nancy Carpenter, this picture book is made to be treasured by both those who teach and those who learn. | Schwartz & Wade |
| 9780816732531 | A Letter to Santa | Janet Palazzo-Craig | Letters to Santa result in three children getting exactly what they want for Christmas. | Troll Communications Llc |
| OS_64357B4DFB791F00B4407CD9 | A little Bit of Winter | Paul Stewart | ||
| 9781575054025 | A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink | Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown". | Millbrook Press | |
| 9780590689809 | A Mouse Called Wolf | Dick King-Smith | A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist. | |
| OS_64342E9C3EE78D00B5674CA4 | A new coat for Anna | Harriet Ziefert | ||
| 9780545466073 | A New Pig in Town | Coco La Rue | "Ever since the family got a new pet potbellied pig, things have been perfectly peculiar. The humans have turned into zombies. The bacon's all been trashed. And Monty's only company is that evil parrot Coco LaRue! What's a playful pup to do? Break all the rules, of course! And that includes teaming up with Coco to keep everything from going to the dogs!"--P. [4] of cover. | |
| 9781338554861 | A Perfect Day | Lane Smith | "Cat is lounging among the daffodils. Dog is sitting in the wading pool, deep in the cool water. Chickadee is eating fresh seed from the birdfeeder. Squirrel is munching on his very own corncob. Today is a perfect day in Bert's backyard. Until Bear comes along, that is. Bear crushes the daffodils, drinks the pool water, and happily gobbles up the birdseed and corncob. Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Now, it's just a perfect day for Bear" -- | |
| OS_64357EA848A40B00B5B405AA | A Picture Book of Anne Frank | |||
| 9780823440573 | A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin | David A. Adler | Writer, printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and youngest son in a family of seventeen children, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of our greatest Americans. Supported by colorful illustrations, Adler's biography brings to life one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Adler highlights Franklin's stunning accomplishments and his day-to-day life from his time as a young boy in Boston, Massachusetts through his role as the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Congress at the age of 81. A lifelong book lover and printer, Franklin poularized famous sayings like "haste makes waste" and "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" in his annual Poor Richard's Almanack. An energetic inventor and public servant, he created the Franklin stove and bifocal glasses and established the first lending library and hospital in America. Young readers looking for insight into one of America's greatest founders, will find inspiration while gaining understanding and appreciation of US colonial history. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |
| 9780823413430 | A Picture Book of Davy Crockett | David A. Adler | Separating truth from tall tales, this easy-to-read biography details the life of a great American frontiersman. Legends say Davy Crockett weighed two hundred pounds when he was born, and leapt right out of his cradle ready to fight. Though those stories are an exagerration, Crockett's life was anything but boring. Farmer, soldier, sharp-shooter and politician, he was a well-known figure in the early 1800s—and even after his death, his reputation as an American folk hero grew and grew. In this illustrated biography, David Adler retells the true story of David Crockett's life—from his birth in Tennessee to his death at the Alamo. Using contemporary primary sources, Adler distinguishes between fact and legend, providing details about Crockett's family life and political career, as well as a note about the historical origins of many of the famed tall tales. A timeline of important dates is included. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |
| 9780823408009 | A Picture Book of George Washington | David A. Adler | A brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country". | Picture Book Biography |
| 9780395943090 | A Picture Book of Helen Keller | A brief biography of the woman who overcame her handicaps of being both blind and deaf. | ||
| 9780823408474 | A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. | David A. Adler | An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America. Pairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King's life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |
| OS_64342C24D4282A00B43562AF | A pocket for corduroy | Don Freeman | ||
| OS_64344BFC609EED00B58DEA45 | A pocketful of stars | Nikki Siegen-smith | ||
| OS_64347B24609EED00B58E1620 | A silly snowy day | Michael Coleman |