Natasha Mcduffie's Library
East Montgomery Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439662208 | Stuart Little | Elwyn Brooks White, Scholastic, Incorporated | A shy, philosophical mouse with a big heart and a taste for adventure becomes the second son in the Little family living in New York City. | |
| 9780142418185 | Summer-According-To-Humphrey | betty-g-birney | When Humphrey hears that school is ending, he can't believe his ears. What's a classroom hamster to do if there's no more school? It turns out that Mrs. Brisbane has planned something thrilling for Humphrey and Og the frog: they're going to Camp Happy Hollow with Ms. Mac and lots of the kids from Room 26! Camp is full of FUN-FUN-FUN new experiences, but it's also a little scary. There are fur-raising wild sounds and smells, and there's something called the Howler to watch out for. Humphrey is always curious about new adventures, but could camp be too wild even for him? | Fisicalbook |
| 9780439559843 | Superfudge | Judy Blume | Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother, Fudge. | |
| 9780142412961 | Surprises According to Humphrey | Betty G. Birney | The fourth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. But even with all that's going on, Humphrey finds time to help his classmates with their problems. But will Mrs. Brisbane's unsqueakable surprise be too much for Humphrey to handle? Look for all twelve of Humphrey's adventures! | Penguin |
| 9781732915602 | Taking Flight (The Nature Club) | Rachel Mazur | 1st Place Winner of the 2019 Purple Dragonfly Award for green/environmental books."Taking Flight makes learning fun; it conveys important biological concepts by relating them to personal experiences. It’s brilliant!” —Joni Ellis, founder and director, Optics for the Tropics.Will Izzy make friends in her new school? Izzy’s family is moving to a big city at the end of the summer, and she is filled with dread. She’ll start fifth grade at a new school where she doesn’t know anyone. Meanwhile, a bird she names Señor Wilson also faces a big move. He’ll soon migrate south for the winter—a journey full of peril. As Izzy’s adventure unfolds in parallel with Señor Wilson’s, it seems Izzy’s worst fears may come true. It’s only by finding her inner courage—with a little help from her friends in the Nature Club—that Izzy can find her wings and truly take off. | Wild Bear Press |
| 9780439559867 | Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing | Judy Blume | Peter, who is tired of having to keep mischievous two-year-old Fudge out of trouble, discovers that his pet turtle is missing. | |
| 9780060007362 | The Best Seat in Second Grade | Katharine Kenah | Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . . | Harper Collins |
| 9781732915626 | The Everywhere Bear (The Nature Club) | Rachel Mazur | “The Everywhere Bear is a wonderful recipe for inspiring youth to learn about the wild animals that live amongst us—and the simple steps we can take to keep them safe.” —Bryan Peterson, executive director, Bear Smart Durango.Will Brooke kick her candy habit? When Brooke’s eyesight gets blurry, her skin breaks out, and her energy lags, she shrugs it off. Her eating habits might not be the greatest, but she can’t imagine giving up sweets. Meanwhile, an animal starts tipping over trash cans at night, and Brooke and her Nature Club friends hatch a plan to find the culprit. They are surprised by what they find—and even more surprised to learn Brooke is partly to blame. As Brooke’s story unfolds—along with that of an animal she names Ocho—she learns that by taking a few simple actions, one can start to break bad habits. With her Nature Club friends, Brooke vows to improve her own health while protecting local wildlife. | Wild Bear Press |
| 9780064440387 | The Fire Cat | Esther Averill | Pickles is a young cat with big paws and big plans. But all he can find to do is chase other cats, until he is adopted by the local firehouse. Knowing that this is his chance to do big things, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps out in a rescue! Beginning readers will cheer when Pickle's dream finally comes true. | Harper Collins |
| 9781338137941 | The First Day of Winter | Denise Fleming | A snowman comes alive as the child building it adds pieces during the first ten days of winter. | |
| 9780679824121 | The Knight at Dawn | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780142413852 | The Magic Finger | Roald Dahl | Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them. | Puffin |
| 9781564020987 | The Minstrel And The Dragon Pup | Rosemary Sutcliff | Richly colored illustrations influenced by Italian frescoes mark the story of a wandering minstrel and his search for his beloved dragon pup who, before being stolen, inspired his most joyful music. | Candlewick |
| 9780064441872 | The Outside Dog (I Can Read Level 3) | Charlotte Pomerantz | From acclaimed author Charlotte Pomerantz comes this sweet, compassionate story with universal appeal about a little girl's longing for a pet.Grandfather never lets Marisol even pet stray dogs, but when she finds Pancho sitting outside their house in the hills of Puerto Rico, she is determined to keep him. Grandfather worries about fleas and ticks. But Marisol persuades him to feed the dog leftovers from dinner. Can she convince him to give this outside dog a home?This Level 3 I Can Read book is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Set in Puerto Rico, the story contains several Spanish vocabulary words, and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations. | HarperCollins |
| 9780590460927 | The Princess And The Beggar: A Korean Folktale | Anne Sibley O'Brien | A retelling of a sixth-century folktale follows a weeping princess as she makes an amazing discovery about her resourcefulness and inner strength when forced to face a new life with a beggar. | Scholastic |
| 9780425287446 | The Snowy Day : Un día De Nieve | Ezra Jack Keats | Las aventuras de un muchachito en la ciudad cuando hace mucha nieve. | |
| 9780439831031 | The Trumpet Of The Swan | E. B White | Knowing how to read and write is not enough for Louis, a voiceless Trumpeter Swan; his determination to learn to play a stolen trumpet takes him far from his wilderness home. | Scholastic Inc |
| 9780810984912 | The Ugly Truth | Amulet Books | ||
| 9780773731011 | The Walking Stick | Maxine Trottier | When Van and his family are forced out of their homeland of Vietnam, the walking stick that he keeps always at his side serves as a life-long reminder of the customs and people he left behind. | Fitzhenry and Whiteside |
| 9780803715417 | To Capture The Wind | Sheila MacGill-Callahan | In a risky plan to free her kidnapped lover, Oonagh cleverly solves the evil pirate king's riddles, unites the princess Ethne with her lover, and invents sails | Dial |