Tracy Garza-Bramel's Library
East Montgomery Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780440417996 | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be. | Dragonfly Books |
| 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 |
| 9780920236161 | The Paper Bag Princess | Robert Munsch, Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko | Elizabeth decides to chase the dragon and get Ronald back. | Firefly |
| 9780545201230 | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | Although many of his friends suggest otherwise, the pout-pout fish believes he has no choice but to be glum, until one day a new fish changes his mind with a kiss. | |
| 9780545393867 | The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark | Deborah Diesen | Mr. Fish feels nervous venturing deep in the sea to look for Ms. Clam's lost pearl until Miss Shimmer helps him conquer his fear of the dark. | |
| 9780545812450 | The Princess In Black | Scholastic | ||
| 9781536215755 | The Princess In Black And The Bathtime Battle | Shannon Hale, Dean Hale | Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink?The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail? Fans with a nose for slapstick will be tickled to see the six stalwart friends join their wits to take on an impossibly beastly stink. | Candlewick |
| 9780763690892 | The Princess In Black And The Hungry Bunny Horde | Shannon Hale, Dean Hale | It’s a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies.Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the heaping platters of sugar-dusted doughnuts, Princess Magnolia’s glitter-stone ring rings. The monster alarm! After a quick change in the secret cave, Princess Magnolia and Frimplepants are transformed into the Princess in Black and her faithful pony, Blacky. But when they get to the goat pasture, all they can see is a field full of darling little bunnies nibbling on grass, twitching their velvet noses, and wiggling their fluffy tails. Where are the monsters? Are these bunnies as innocent as they appear? | Candlewick |
| 9780763687588 | The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party | Shannon Hale, Dean Hale | Inconvenient monster alarms, a sparkly array of princess guests, and spot-on slapstick pacing make for a party readers will celebrate.Today is Princess Magnolia’s birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. But just as her guests are arriving . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She rushes to the goat pasture, defeats the monster, and returns to the castle before her guests discover her secret. But every time Princess Magnolia is about to open her presents, the monster alarm rings again. And every time she rushes back—an inside-out dress here, a missing shoe there—it gets harder to keep the other princesses from being suspicious. Don’t those monsters understand that now is not a good time for an attack? | Candlewick |
| 9780688082932 | The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy | Jane Thayer | For Christmas, Petey, the puppy, wants a boy of his own more than anything. But boys are in short supply this year and his mother tells him he'll have to find his own. Tired and discouraged, Petey's almost ready to give up searching, when his wish comes true in a wonderful way! First published in 1958, this beloved classic features updated text and new illustration. | Mulberry Books |
| 9781338157628 | The Quickest Kid in Clarksville | Pat Zietlow Miller | Growing up in the segregated town of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the 1960s, Alta's family cannot afford to buy her new sneakers--but she still plans to attend the parade celebrating her hero Wilma Rudolph's three Olympic gold medals. | |
| 9781558580091 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | North-South Books | |
| 9780439206495 | The Recess Queen | Alexis O'Neill | Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780786855858 | The Runaway Dolls (The Doll People, 3) | Ann M. Martin, Laura Godwin | This wholesome, award-winning classic that has sold more than 1 million copies is written by bestselling authors and illustrated by a Caldecott-winning artist, telling the story of a 100-year-old china doll who discovers surprising friendships and thrilling adventures.Best friends Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft have stumbled upon an unexpected visitor, a new doll named Tilly May. She's arrived in a mysterious package...but she looks so familiar. Could she be Annabelle's long-lost baby sister? It'll take a runaway adventure to find out for sure. Are the dolls ready for life on the road?This fresh twist on the beloved genre of doll stories will spark imagination and a sense of wonder in young readers and will send them on a search for the fourth book in the series, The Doll People Set Sail. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| 9781610671224 | The Scary Solo | Sally Rippin | Jack is mad that his best friend Billie got the solo he wanted. But when things go wrong on concert night, can Jack save the day in The Scary Solo? This early reader series featuring Billie B. Brown's best friend, Jack, is full of down-to-earth, real-life, fun and funny stories that boys can enjoy and relate to. With word art or illustrations on every second page, and no huge blocks of text or intimidating words, they're perfect for newly independent readers. | Kane/Miller Book Publishers |
| 9780545623926 | The School Is Alive! | Jack Chabert | Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is alive and plotting against the students, and,as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780439928779 | The Sisters Grimm No. 2 The Unusual Suspects | Michael Buckley | For Sabrina Grimm, living in a community of fairy-tale characters means always being ready for trouble. And something is definitely wrong at her new school. The adults seem to angry, the kids seem too sleepy, and the gym teacher likes dodge ball way too much. Of course, her little sister, Daphne, is having the time of her life. (Who wouldn't with Snow White for a teacher - she's so good with little people!) But when Sabrina's teacher, Mr. Grumpner, is found dangling in a giant spider web, even sunny Daphne's convinced Ferryport Landing Elementary has a monster problem. Can the Sisters Grimm solve the crime? | Scholastic |
| 9780142419472 | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | A gentle bull who likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers is entered in a bullfight. | |
| 9781647397753 | The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) | Rachelle Burk | Discover the life of Simone Biles―a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.Independent reading―This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy―See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou. | Rockridge Press |