Kimberly Parker's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780679887850 | A Color of His Own | Leo Lionni | The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike. | Dragonfly Books |
| OS_64404FCD8514C500B5E57125 | A Tree is Nice | Janice May Udry | ||
| 9781646116164 | All About Weather | Huda Harajli | Get ready--let's go on a weather adventure! Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! Of all the weather books for kids, All About Weather has been specifically created to educate and entertain children ages 3 to 5. From the warm, balmy days of summer to the cold, crisp nights of winter, youngsters will learn all about the four seasons, as well as what the sun is, how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more. Read along and wow your child with the meteorological magic that's happening around them every day. All About Weather is one of the only weather books for kids with: A whirlwind of fun facts--Discover how weather works with fundamental yet fascinating explanations, written with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Sunny illustrations--Get kids excited about weather through adorable, engaging images. Makes a great gift--Inspire a lasting passion for reading and science in your young one with All About Weather--you won't need other weather books for kids. If you're looking for weather books for kids, All About Weather is the perfect way to provide your tot with an extraordinary weather adventure! | Rockridge Press |
| 9780689831874 | Bear Snores On | Karma Wilson | On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780142419489 | Blueberries for Sal | Robert McCloskey | Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother. | |
| 9780805092448 | Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? My First Reader | Bill Martin, Jr. | Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities. | Macmillan |
| 9780689835681 | Chicka Chicka Boom Boom | Bill Martin, John Archambault | An alphabet rhyme/chant relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree. By the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book, Color Zoo. Reprint. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780670241330 | Corduroy | Freeman, Don | Viking Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780395070628 | Curious George Goes to the Hospital | Margret Rey, Hans Augusto Rey | A curious monkey has some new experiences when he must go to the hospital after swallowing a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780061573972 | Fletcher and the Falling Leaves | Julia Rawlinson | When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves in the fall, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him. | Greenwillow Books |
| 9780060235154 | From Head to Toe | Eric Carle | What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!Alligators wiggle, elephants stop, gorillas thump, and giraffes bend. Can you do it? ' I can do it!' is the confidence-building message of this fun-filled interactive picture book. A variety of familiar animals invite young children to copy their antics, and as they play, they will learn such important skills as careful listening, focusing attention, and following instructions. Just as alphabet books introduce the very young child to letters and simple words, From Head to Toe introduces the basic body parts and simple body movements. And in the same way that children progress from understanding simple words to reading and writing sentences and stories, so they will progress from simple body movements to dancing, gymnastics, and other sports and activities, with confidence and pleasure. Eric Carle's colorful collages have delighted children for more than a generation. Each book provides hours of fun while encouraging them to stretch their imaginations. His matchless words and illustrations now send out a new challenge: Are you ready? Here we go! Move yourself From Head to Toe. | HarperCollins |
| 9780823410255 | From Seed to Plant | Gail Gibbons | Flowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow. The book includes instructions for a seed-growing project, and a page of interesting facts about plants, seeds, and flowers. A nonfiction classic, and a perfect companion for early science lessons and curious young gardeners. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. From Seed to Plant was included in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B. | Holiday House |
| 9780064430173 | Goodnight Moon 60th Anniversary Edition | Margaret Wise Brown | In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. | Harper Collins |
| 9780553537864 | Grumpy Monkey | Suzanne Lang | The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood--perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings, especially during the transition back to school. Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings. Jim Panzee is back and grumpier than ever in Grumpy Monkey: Party Time and Grumpy Monkey: Up All Night! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780060229351 | Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition | Crockett Johnson | Essential Picture Book Classics—timeless stories for every child to treasure. "One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years. | Harper Collins |
| 9780060245863 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 25th Anniversary Edition | Laura Joffe Numeroff | If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim.... The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through the pages of this delightful picture book. | Harper Collins |
| 9780140564396 | Madeline | Ludwig Bemelmans | “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years! Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal. | Puffin Books |
| OS_644043518C943500B68FAFC2 | Mama, Do you Love me? | Barbara M. Joosse | ||
| 9780061123221 | Not a Box | Antoinette Portis | A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible. | HarperCollins |
| 9781836005001 | Oh, Carrots! | Mariajo Ilustrajo | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |