Misty Lemmons' Library
Barkers Mill Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439774765 | When It's the Last Day of School | Maribeth Boelts | A boy tells how he will change his behavior on the last day of school. | |
| 9781580893725 | Whiskers, Tails & Wings | Judy Goldman | Judy Goldman retells animal folktales from five indigenous groups in Mexico--the Tarahumara, Seri, Huichol, Triqui, and Tseltal. Each story is followed by information about the featured culture, enriching readers' understanding of the diverse peoples who make up Mexico. Fabricio VandenBroeck's lush art portrays the richness of the many peoples, animals, and places that make up Mexico. Includes a map of Mexico, showing the location of each indigenous group. Back matter includes a glossary and tale sources, as well as an index and a bibliography. Awards and Honors for Whiskers, Tails & Wings: Animal Folktales from Mexico: • 2013 Aesop Accolades • 2013 New York Public Library Children's Books 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing • 2014 Storytelling World Award (Honor Book, Storytelling Collections category) • 2015 International Latino Book Award (Best Youth Latino Focused Chapter Book) 2nd Place | Charlesbridge Publishing |
| 9780021794652 | Whose Footprints? | Masayuki Yabuuchi | Depicts the footprints of a duck, cat, bear, horse, hippopotamus, and goat. | |
| 9780791050743 | Why Did the Dinosaurs Disappear? | Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger | Discusses dinosaurs and different theories regarding their extinction, including climate changes, starvation, cosmic rays, and an asteroid collision with the earth. | Chelsea House |
| 9781486705559 | Why Do Camels Have Long Eyelashes? | T. G. Tjornehoj, Jennifer Shand | In this collection, early learners are encouraged to ask and answer questions -- the first is silly, and the second is real. | Garden Learning |
| 9780021850853 | Why Lizard Stretches His Neck | Janet Cassidy | Written in the form of a play, we learn how Lizard tricks Anansi, the spider. | |
| 9780022785345 | Why Tortoise Has a Shell | |||
| 9781338670639 | Wish | Chris Saunders | When Rabbit has trouble deciding how to use his three wishes, he seeks help from his friends by asking what they would do if they had a wish. | |
| 9780886822675 | Wolves | John Bonnett Wexo | Discusses the physical description, habits, behavior, and future of wolves, using numerous pictures. | Child's World |
| 9781423171645 | World of Reading: Sofia the First the Missing Necklace | Disney Book Group, Lisa Ann Marsoli | At head of title: Disney Sofia the first. | Disney Press |
| 9781338799989 | You Are Enough | Margaret O'Hair | "It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind"-- | |
| 9781338256987 | You Can Make a Friend, Pout-Pout Fish! | Deborah Diesen | "Mr. Fish is feeling down in the dumps-- he does not have a friend at school to play with. How can he make a friend? What should he do? With the help of some undersea creatures, Mr. fish fealizes that maybe making friends isn't so easy."--Back cover. | |
| 9781479521579 | You Get What You Get | Julie Gassman | Melvin likes to throw a tantrum when he does not get what he wants, but he learns that the classroom rule, "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit" applies at home as well. | Capstone |
| 9780816725298 | Young Amelia Earhart | Sarah Alcott, Susan Alcott | A simple biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. | Troll Communications |