Leslie Anderson's Library
Moore Magnet Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338315905 | The Three Little Superpigs | Claire Evans (Illustrator) | After their triumph over the Big Bad Wolf, the pigs fancied themselves as crime fighters, so when the Wolf escapes the residents of Fairyland call on the brothers to capture the villain--but the Wolf is planning his own revenge (and a pork dinner) so it will be up to the cleverest pig to once again rescue his brothers and save Fairyland. | |
| 9780325015262 | The Three Pigs | April Maguire | Heinemann | |
| 9780061120244 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar Postcards to Colour | Newcos | Newcos | |
| 9781338588149 | There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon! | Lucille Colandro | "In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, an astronaut swallows the Moon and other celestial objects, while two children ask questions about the Solar System and outer space."-- | Cartwheel Books |
| This Is Biscuit | ||||
| This Room Is Mine | ||||
| 9780375839771 | Uh-Oh! | R. Schuyler Hooke | Drawn from the new Cartoon Network TV show, this easy reader follows Harry who, after accidentally breaking his Mom's favorite teacup, takes the advice of his dinosaurs and journeys to Dino-World to fix it, but things don't go according to plan. Simultaneous. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781620147924 | Under My Hijab | Hena Khan | This lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.Grandma's hijab clasps under her chin. Auntie pins hers up with a whimsical brooch. Jenna puts a sun hat over hers when she hikes. Iman wears a sports hijab for tae kwon do. As a young girl observes the women in her life and how each covers her hair a different way, she dreams of the possibilities in her own future and how she might express her personality through her hijab.With cheerful rhyming text by the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, and charming illustrations from a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab provides a friendly introduction to hijabs for all readers, and celebrates the many Muslim women and girls who choose to wear them. | Lee & Low Books |
| 9781250056757 | Underground: Finding The Light To Freedom | Shane W. Evans | One of School Library Journal's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011A few well chosen words and spellbinding images pack an emotion wallop not soon forgotten in this picture book for young readers about the Underground Railroad.A family silently crawls along the ground. They run barefoot through unlit woods, sleep beneath bushes, take shelter in a kind stranger's home. Where are they heading? They are heading for freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. | Square Fish |
| 9781338184273 | Uni the Unicorn | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | Uni the unicorn believes that little girls are real, although everyone else tells him they are just make-believe. | |
| Usa | ||||
| V Is For Volutnteer | ||||
| 9780307978042 | Velma Gratch And The Way Cool Butterfly | Alan Madison | It's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist! | Dragonfly Books |
| 9780545285438 | Volcanoes | Judith Bauer Stamper | "... Explains how volcanoes work while teaching the words you need to know to understand Earth's most explosive features"--Cover P. [4]. | Scholastic |
| 9781338714586 | Waiting Is Not Easy! | Mo Willems | Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient. | |
| We Are Here | ||||
| 9781524766498 | We're All Wonders | R. J. Palacio | The New York Times bestseller that celebrates kindness, belonging, and friendship. Inspired by the unforgettable blockbuster book and movie Wonder, this is the perfect graduation gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! Over 15 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids’ Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids’ Books Selection “A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” —The Wall Street Journal “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly “Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9781943200009 | What Do You Do with a Problem? | Kobi Yamada | "What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and hide from it? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem and yourself. What are problems for? They challenge us, shape us, push us, and help us to discover just how strong and brave and capable we really are. Even though we don't always want them, problems have a way of bringing unexpected gifts. So, what will you do with your problem?"--Provided by publisher. | Compendium Incorporated |
| 9780545733120 | What if You Had Animal Feet? | Sandra Markle | Explains how certain animals use their feet to help them survive, including a gray wolf, barn owl, and mountain goat. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545918497 | What is that smell, fly guy? |