Shannon Wagner's Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780440414803 | Holes | Louis Sachar | As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. | Yearling |
| 9780152018481 | How I Became a Pirate | Melinda Long | Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9781949633009 | I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations For Kids | Garcia, Gabi | Skinned Knee Publishing | |
| 9781338284140 | I Forgot: The Day I Forgot To Wash My Hands | Anna W. Bardaus | scholasti | |
| 9780439684125 | If a Bus Could Talk | Faith Ringgold | A biography of the African American woman and civil rights worker whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to a boycott which lasted more than a year in Montgomery, Alabama. | |
| 9781338101096 | If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! | Elise Parsley | Your teacher does not want you to bring an alligator to schoo. And you don't want to, either. | |
| 9781536202908 | Jabari Jumps | Cornwall, Gaia | Working Up The Courage To Take A Big, Important Leap Is Hard, But Jabari Is Almost Absolutely Ready To Make A Giant Splash. Jabari Is Definitely Ready To Jump Off The Diving Board. He's Finished His Swimming Lessons And Passed His Swim Test, And He's A Great Jumper, So He's Not Scared At All. Looks Easy, Says Jabari, Watching The Other Kids Take Their Turns. But When His Dad Squeezes His Hand, Jabari Squeezes Back. He Needs To Figure Out What Kind Of Special Jump To Do Anyway, And He Should Probably Do Some Stretches Before Climbing Up Onto The Diving Board. In A Sweetly Appealing Tale Of Overcoming Your Fears, Newcomer Gaia Cornwall Captures A Moment Between A Patient And Encouraging Father And A Determined Little Boy You Can't Help But Root For. | Candlewick |
| Judy Blume Freckle Juice | ||||
| 9780545929226 | Land Shark | Beth Ferry | ||
| 9780399257742 | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller Winner of the Newbery Medal A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations. | Penguin |
| 9781595667816 | Lifecycles Seed to Sunflower Scholbc Ss | Camilla De la Bédoyère | Learn what happens from a seed to a sunflower in this book that is packed with fantastic facts about its life cycle. Amazing photographs show children the processes that sunflowers go through on their way to being fully grown. | |
| 9780590440691 | Lon Po Po | Ed Young | Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother. | |
| 9780439210454 | Math Appeal | Greg Tang | Rhyming anecdotes present opportunities for simple math activities and hints for solving. | Scholastic |
| 9781524772017 | Me on the Map | |||
| OS_643714AEFB791F00B4430B4C | Mr. Popper's Penguins | Richard & Florence Atwater | ||
| 9780545094665 | My Brother Charlie | Robinson Peete, Holly, Peete, Ryan Elizabeth, Peete, Holly Robinson, Peete, Ryan Elizabeth | callie Is Very Proud Of Her Brother Charlie. He’s Good At So Many Things — Swimming, Playing The Piano, Running Fast. And Charlie Has A Special Way With Animals, Especially Their Dog, Harriett. but Sometimes Charlie Gets Very Quiet.his Words Get Locked Inside Him, And He Seems Far Away. then, When Callie And Charlie Start To Play, Charlie Is Back To Laughing, Holding Hands, Having Fun. Charlie Is Like Any Other Boy – And He Has Autism.in This Story, Told From A Sister’s Point Of View, We Meet A Family Whose Oldest Son Teaches Them Important Lessons About Togetherness, Hope, Tolerance, And Love. holly Robinson Peete, Bestselling Author, Actress, And National Autism Spokesperson, Has Paired With Her Daughter, Ryan, To Co-author This Uplifting Book Based On Their Own Personal Experiences With Holly’s Son And Ryan’s Brother, Rj, Who Has Autism.publishers Weeklythis Mother-daughter Author Team Base Their Thoughtful And Moving Story On Their Experiences Living With Ryan’s Autistic Brother, Rj. Callie, A Candid Narrator Whose Twin Brother Is Autistic, Explains That “charlie’s Brain Works In A Special Way.” She Mentions The Boy’s Strong Will (“when Charlie Wants Something, Nothing Stops Him. Even When It’s Dangerous”) And Tendency To Withdraw Into His Own World, Acknowledging That “there Are Days When It’s Hard To Be Charlie’s Sister.” Yet She Also Documents Charlie’s Talents And The Good Times They Share. Her Often-silent Brother Has Taught Callie Important Lessons, Among Them “love Doesn’t Always Come From What You Say. It Can Also Come From What You Do.” Throughout, Callie Demonstrates Maturity And Loyalty: “we Love Charlie Strong. We Watch Over Him With The Might Of Angels. We Have To.” Equally Expressive, Evans’s (when Gorilla Goes Walking) Mixed-media Art Features Closeup Images Of The Siblings And Their Parents And Conveys The Wide Range Of Emotions All Experience. The Authors’ Postscripts Offer Background And Advice For Families Dealing With Someone With Autism. Ages 6–10. (mar.) | Scholastic Press |
| 9781931636858 | My Mouth Is a Volcano! | Julia Cook | Whenever thoughts pop into Louis's head, he can't control his mouth, and he ends up interrupting everybody. | |
| 9780440461265 | Nate the Great | Marjorie Weinman Sharmat | Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the lost picture! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! CAN NATE SOLVE THE CASE FOR HIS FRIEND ANNIE? Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery. Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks.com Praise for the Nate the Great Series ★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” —School Library Journal, Starred “A consistently entertaining series.” —Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” —Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” —Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” —The Huffington Post | Yearling |
| 9781426309618 | National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals | Steve Tomecek, Carsten Peter | This book describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they are used in our lives | |
| 9781338188738 | Noche Que Olvidé Cepillarme Los Dientes | Anna W. Bardaus | This Is The Silly, Funny, Fantastic Story Of A Boy Who Didn't Brush His Teeth And The Busy Mob Of Germs That Moves Into His Mouth In The Middle Of The Night.--publisher's Website. |