Tracy Garza-Bramel's Library
East Montgomery Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781580892797 | Me and My Dragon | David Biedrzycki | Who wouldn't want a pet dragon? See what raising a friendly dragon might look like in this hilarious read aloud about a boy and his pet. While dragons may not be the most traditional of pets we come to learn how, Sparky, would be the perfect pet and pal. From helpful tips on how to pick a dragon, what to do when your dragon misbehaves, and what NOT to feed them (broccoli). Clever and wry text paired with bright and comedic illustrations will make Me and My Dragon a storytime favorite for kids and adults alike. | Charlesbridge Publishing |
| 9780545346412 | Memoirs Of A Goldfish | Devin Scillian | A Goldfish Gives A Personal Account Of His Experiences While Swimming Around His Bowl As It Slowly Fills With Fish And Other Accessories, Only To Realize When He Is Relocated For A Cleaning How Much He Misses Them. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780545798860 | Memoirs Of A Hamster | Devin Scillan | Night 1 / My life is perfect. / I have a bowl full of seeds, a cozy pile of wood shavings, and room to run. / I'm never leaving here. / Question: Who's the luckiest hamster in the world? / Answer: ME! Seymour the hamster has the perfect life. He has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel that lets him run to his heart's content. Life could not be better. Or could it? When Pearl the cat tells Seymour of the goodies beyond the safe confines of his cage, he starts to think he's missing out. And out is the new in! It's only after Seymour is out of his cage that he begins to fully appreciate his safe and cozy home. | Scholastic |
| 9780763649524 | Mercy Watson Fights Crime | Kate DiCamillo | Mercy the pig's love of buttered toast leads to the capture of a small thief who would rather be a cowboy. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780763645052 | Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride | Kate DiCamillo | Mr. Watson's usual Saturday drive in his Cadillac with his favorite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the back seat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780763652319 | Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig | Kate DiCamillo | After Mercy Watson follows the scent and taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780763645045 | Mercy Watson to the Rescue | Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen | After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor. | Candlewick Press |
| 9780060099459 | Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 2) | Peggy Parish | Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.It's Christmas Eve, and Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But with Amelia Bedelia in charge, this Christmas will be one of the funniest ever! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review | Greenwillow Books |
| 9780794534332 | Midnight Escape | Zanna Davidson | "Holly is staying with her great-aunt when she discovers a tiny pony with shimmering wings. At first, she thinks she must be dreaming, until two fairy ponies visit her with an urgent mission. Puck, a young fairy pony, is in danger! Can Holly help rescue him?" -- Back cover. | |
| 9780140505399 | Miss Rumphius | Barbara Cooney | Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication. The illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney's exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. | Puffin Books |
| 9781481470438 | Misty Copeland: Ready-To-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet) | Laurie Calkhoven | Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland—the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater—in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America.On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history!A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating! | Simon Spotlight |
| 9781338315899 | Misunderstood Shark | Ame Dyckman | Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World With Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding--that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience ... or Bob. | Orchard Books |
| 9780545037952 | Mittens | Lola M. Schaefer | Nick helps Mittens the kitten adjust to life in a new home. | |
| 9780590226356 | Monsters Don't Scuba Dive (The Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids, #14) | Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia T. Jones | The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.The new swimming instructor at Camp Lone Wolf, Nessie McFarland, is anything but normal. And when she's in her scuba gear, Nessie's skinny black body, long neck, and little head remind the kids of the great legend of Lock Ness. But Nessie can't really be a monster, could she? | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590457835 | More Spaghetti, I Say! | Rita Golden Gelman, Mort Gerberg | Minnie loves spaghetti. So much so, that he's too busy eating it to even play! | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781338114300 | Mother Bruce | Ryan T. Higgins | Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation. | |
| 9781338101157 | Mother Bruce | Ryan T. Higgins | scholastic | |
| 9780439430111 | Mr. Lincoln's Way | Patricia Polacco | When Mr. Lincoln, "the coolest principal in the whole world," discovers that Eugene, the school bully, knows a lot about birds, he uses this interest to help Eugene overcome his intolerance. | |
| 9781581178562 | My First The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz (A Touch & Feel & Sparkle Book) | adapted by Meg McLaughlin | My First The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a child-friendly version of a beloved classic. Little readers will enjoy the sparkly accents and fun, touch-and-feel images. Also available in this series: My First Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1581178557). | Piggy Toes Press |
| 9780590127011 | My Great-Aunt Arizona | Gloria Houston | An Appalachian girl, Arizona Houston Hughes, grows up to become a teacher who influences generations of schoolchildren. |