Victoria Manross' Library
Carmel Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780448454511 | The Night Before Preschool | Natasha Wing | It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school. | Penguin |
| 9780545149693 | The Night Before St. Patrick's Day | Natasha Wing | In this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas," Tim and Maureen go to great lengths to set a trap, hoping to catch a real leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day and take his pot of gold. | |
| 9780448439235 | The Night Before the 100th Day of School | Natasha Wing | The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem. | Penguin |
| 9780545052016 | The Night Before the Night Before Christmas | Natasha Wing | In this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas,". | |
| 9780060743864 | The Nutcracker | Susan Jeffers | New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet. This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it—as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs. Come, take a front-row seat. The world's most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin. | Harper Collins |
| 9781595668721 | The Polar Bear Paddle - Bafed | David Bedford | Alfie the polar bear loves to do the Polar Bear Paddle, but although his brothers tell him he is too old for the baby pool they are too busy to teach him how to swim in the sea and he must turn to Diving Bird and Seal for help. | |
| OS_643EFD5E02E76700B538D07F | The Polar Express | |||
| 9780545155625 | 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. | |
| 9780525554820 | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | "When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"-- | |
| 9781558580091 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | North-South Books | |
| 9780394850108 | The Random House Book Of Poetry For Children | Prelutsky, Jack | "A generous collection with a distinctly upbeat tone, this gives a taste of the best poets writing for children over the last several decades. Lobel's drawings imbue the whole with action and graphic images as inventive as the verse. Successfully geared to meet home, school, and library needs."--(starred) Booklist. This deceptively slender volume contains a treasure-trove of poems. Each page is crammed with verse and illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Arnold Lobel. EveryoneÆs favorite poems are complemented by fresh new voices and organized into such unusual themes as food, the city, spooky poems, and word play. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780689717383 | The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant | In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer. | Atheneum |
| 9780786855100 | The Ring Bearer | Laura Godwin | Told in playful rhyme, here's all the excitement and joy of a wedding day as seen through the eyes of a young ring bearer. From getting all dressed up and walking down the aisle, to watching the vows and tasting the cake. THE RING BEARER shows, in a simple, clear way, everything a young ring bearer needs-and wants to know. Adorable watercolor illustrations by John Wallace add to the delicate charm. Easy to read and utterly enchanting, it's a keepsake to be treasured by brides, grooms, and the little boys entrusted with the ring | Disney-Hyperion |
| The Share Bears | ||||
| OS_642F140EEEA22E00B6D8ED18 | The Show and Tell Surprise | Teddy Margulies | ||
| 9781338149340 | The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade | Justin Roberts | Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. | |
| OS_644001A774D51200B54A43D4 | The Snowy Day | |||
| 9780063045415 | The Sour Grape | Jory John | Don't miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that's ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series! Check Out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool As It Gets! That's What Dinosaurs Do | HarperCollins |
| 9780142417362 | The Spiffiest Giant in Town | Julia Donaldson | George the giant, known for wearing his old patched clothes, finally buys new ones, but then gives them away to some needy animals. | |
| 9780723268154 | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | Level Two Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate into Mr. McGregor's garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble! Beatrix Potter's original artwork and text have been adapted for this easy-to-read version of the classic tale. | Penguin |