Myra Battagliotti's Library
Hazelwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780943432892 | The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf: A Story Of Life For All Ages | Leo Buscaglia PhD | The beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Leo Buscaglia that has helped thousands of children and adults come to grips with life and death—a warm, wonderfully wise, and strikingly simple story about a leaf named Freddie.Appropriate for all ages—from toddlers to adults—and featuring beautiful nature photographs throughout, this poignant, thought-provoking story follows Freddie and his companions as their leaves change with the passing seasons and the coming of winter, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow.An inspiring allegory that illustrates the delicate balance between life and death, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf has helped a generation of readers navigate death and dying, grief and bereavement, the passage of time, and loss of a loved one. | Slack |
| 9780964216006 | The Gorp's Gift | Sherri Chessen | Because of the proliferation of guns in our society, our children need to know what to do and what NOT to do if they come across a weapon. It s vital that they be made aware that if they do encounter a gun they must TELL an adult. All our kids, especially the youngest ones, must be made to understand that "all guns are loaded."This endearing book opens the discussion on a subject that can really be a life-saving one. (Now in Spanish and English) | Southern Pub Group |
| 9780545689243 | The Invisible String | Patrice Karst | The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is a heartwarming story that reassures children that even though they can't always be with a loved one, they're always in each other's hearts. Whenever a child thinks about a family member, THE INVISIBLE STRING gives a tug. This book is an excellent way to begin the conversation about death. The gentle story illustrates that we are still connected by love even after someone passes. --Parents Magazine The Invisible String is part of my social skills/feelings book purchases. This is a story about how twins realize there is an invisible string connecting all people who love one another… you can feel it in your heart and always be connected, even from afar. Beautiful. Delicate. Perfect for: dealing with loss, moving, friendship issues, family problems, nighttime fears… Quite the special book. --The Styling Librarian If I could only have one book to use for counseling purposes, this would be it. This book is extremely versatile. It can be used for any type of separation, loss. The premise of the book is that we are all connected by an invisible string. Even though it is invisible, you can feel it with your heart. Everyone has an invisible string, and it can reach anywhere, even heaven. The book's message is that no one is ever alone, even when their loved one is not physically present. --United Way-Life Lessons for Little Ones THE INVISIBLE STRING teaches kids how to deal with missing a parent by understanding that they are still connected to their parent via an invisible string. While not geared solely to military families, this touching book can help young children feel connected with deployed parents or other family members that are far away. ----Military Family.Org | Scholastic |
| 9781575370149 | The Little Red Train (Another Sommer-Time Story) | Carl Sommer | Trapped high on a mountain by deep snow, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food, but they all refuse to go up the mountain. Seeing the desperate situation, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the mountain in spite of the ridicule from the big trains. The Little Red Train and it helpers overcome severe obstacles and save the people from starvation. In this exciting and vividly illustrated book, Carl Sommer shows the value of perseverance, compassion, and civic virtue, and children learn to sing the song: Try! Try! Try! Grades K-3. Virtues: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue Other Virtues: Appreciation, Assertiveness, Caring, Cheerfulness, Citizenship, Commitment, Community Service, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Diligence, Generosity, Initiative, Kindness, Patience, Positive Mental Attitude, Respect for Humankind, Responsible, and Self-Discipline | Advance Publishing, Inc. |
| 9780545288026 | The Little White Owl | Tracey Corderoy | A little white owl earns the friendship of the more colorful owls he meets by entertaining them with beautiful stories. | |
| 9780152021023 | The Old Woman Who Named Things | Cynthia Rylant | How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive—like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won’t name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming story of an old woman who doesn’t know she’s lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who needs a name—and someone to love. “Rylant and Brown together create with affection and lovingly humorous touches a glimpse of old age lived with relish.” —Booklist | Clarion Books |
| 9780061992278 | The One and only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series! | HarperCollins |
| The Saddest Time | ||||
| 9780545118927 | The Secret Olivia Told Me | N.Joy | Just for Us, Scholastic | |
| 9781575370040 | The Sly Fox And The Chicks (Another Sommer-Time Story) | Carl Sommer | Mama and Papa have always told their chicks never to have anything to do with strangers. But the sly fox disguises himself as a little lamb, and tries to trick the chicks into going with him. His early attempts fail because Clucky listens to Papa and Mama. The fox finally succeeds by promising delicious corn to lure some of the chicks. After a horrifying experience, Clucky's sister Wendy escapes and realizes the importance of always listening to her parents and never talking to strangers. To help protect our children from unscrupulous strangers in today's society, Carl Sommer teaches the importance of trust, safety, and obedience to parents. Grades K-3. Virtues: Trust / Safety / Obedience to Parents Other Virtues: Caring, Cheerfulness, Compassion, Friendship, Generosity, Honesty, Integrity, Kindness, Respect for Parents, Self-Control, and Truthfulness. | Advance Publishing, Inc. |
| 9780545480086 | The Story Of Stone Soup | Jessica Wolfe | Retells The Classic Tale In Which A Poor But Clever Traveler Finds A Way To Get The Townspeople To Share Their Food With Him. | |
| 9781575370156 | The Ugly Caterpillar (Another Sommer-Time Story) | Carl Sommer | When a tiny, yellow egg appears on the scene, three friends, Speckles the spider, Crumbs the cricket, and Annie the ant, aren’t sure what to think. But when Katy the caterpillar appears, Speckles and Crumbs think the caterpillar is much too ugly to be their friend. Only Annie the ant looks past the caterpillar’s funny shape and makes friends with Katy. As Katy the caterpillar begins her strange transformation into a beautiful butterfly, Annie is shocked and amazed. This educational and beautifully illustrated story shows the true meaning of beauty and friendship and the pitfalls of judging others by their appearances. Virtues: Respect for Others / Kindness / Friendship | Advance Pub |
| The Way I Feel Sometimes | ||||
| 9781575370118 | Three Little Pigs (Another Sommer-Time Story) | Carl Sommer | When Dozy, Pokey, and Hardy went out into the world, Papa and Mama warned them to build strong houses because of the big bad wolf. Dozey and Pokey ignored their parents' advice and built flimsy houses. But Hardy listened to his parents by working hard and building a strong house. After the big, bad wolf blew down the houses of Dozey and Pokey, they narrowly escaped to Hardy's house, and learned a valuable lesson about doing their best. In the rewriting of this classic tale, Carl Sommer teaches the importance of diligence, respect for labor, and self-discipline. Grades K-3. Virtues: Diligence / Respect for Labor / Self-Discipline Other Virtues: Assertiveness, Commitment, Dignity of Labor, Initiative, Obedience to Parents, Perseverance, Responsibility, Safety, Self-Control, Self-Reliance, Temperance, and Trust. | Advance Publishing, Inc. |
| 9781575370033 | Tied Up In Knots (Another Sommer-Time Story) | Carl Sommer | Benny and Sally don't mind doing their farm chores and caring for their mules, but they absolutely refuse to share. Their mules, Bossy and Stiffy, imitate their owners' selfish ways by stubbornly refusing to let anyone else ride them, and fussing whenever they work together doing farm work. Dad needs to teach the mules a lesson. He ties them together which forces them to learn to cooperate in order to eat. After much struggling, the mules learn to work together, and teach their owners Benny and Sally that sharing brings happiness. This delightful story by Carl Sommer shows the importance of cooperation, tolerance and respect. Grades K-3. Virtues: Cooperation / Tolerance / Respect Other Virtues: Appreciation, Caring, Cheerfulness, Compassion, Courtesy, Fairness, Friendship, Humility, Justice, Kindness, Obedience to Parents, and Patience | Advance Publishing, Inc. |
| Trouble At School | ||||
| 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 |
| Victoria's Smile | ||||
| 9780805025491 | What Are Drugs? (DRUG-FREE KIDS BOOKS) | Gretchen Super | Examines, in simple text and illustrations, what drugs are, what they can do to your body, and the problems of drug addiction | Twenty First Century Books |
| 9780692914373 | What Should Danny Do? School Day | Adir Levy, Ganit Levy | Danny is a real-life superhero-in-training learning about his most important superpower of all, the Power to Choose. In this book, YOU decide how Danny's School Day will end by making choices that change the story. |