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Just Like Me
by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonAn ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd communityFrom Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages."A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls."--Kirkus "Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory"--Publishers Weekly"Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem."--Booklist
Just Like Me, Climbing a Tree: Exploring Trees Around the World
by Durga Yael BernhardJoin us on a trip around the world, climbing the different trees we find along the way. How would it feel to be up in a GINGKO tree in CHINA? Could you climb a CYPRESS tree in MEXICO? What would you find in a baobab tree in AFRICA? Large and small, common and incredible, trees are a never-ending source of wonder. No matter what continent you live on, there is a grand adventure waiting for you . . . right in your own neighborhood. Includes fascinating information about all the trees featured in the book.
Just Like Mom (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Christine PetersonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Just Like My Brother
by Gianna MarinoAn entertaining and moving tribute to big brothers by the author/illustrator of Meet Me at the Moon and Following Papa's Song.Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African landscape, the story begins with a game of hide-and-seek as Little Giraffe looks for her big brother, who's just out of her sight, but always safely nearby. As she asks the many animals she encounters on her search if they've seen him, it's evident how much she admires him. He's taller and faster and braver than her, she tells them. But as the search continues, the other animals insist that Little Giraffe is tall, and fast, and brave, too . . . and best of all, she has a wonderful older brother who looks out for her!
Just Like My Dad
by David MellingOne little lion cub can't wait to grow up and do everything just like his dad.From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this humorous, touching tale is for anyone who loves their dad - even if they are moody, lazy and good at pretending to be busy!David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and his stories combine brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.
Just Like My Mum
by David MellingOne mischievous little lion cub is keen to show how he can act just like his mum. But when it comes to bedtime, there's no one as good as her!From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this humorous, touching tale is a celebration of mums everywhere.David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and his stories combine brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.
Just Like My Papa: A Read-Along Book (Hyperion Picture Book with Audio (eBook))
by Toni BuzzeoKito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride. Throughout a day and night on the savanna, the cub imitates the way his father roars, swings his tail, shakes his head, and pounces. Kito may be too little to catch a wildebeest, but he is brave enough to succeed in his own hunt. Someday he will be King, just like Papa. With its rhythmic text, dramatic moments on the African plain, playful times for cub and papa, and word-for-word narration this book will make a perfect read-aloud for family sharing.
Just Like Rube Goldberg: The Incredible True Story Of The Man Behind The Machines
by Sarah AronsonDiscover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. <p><p> Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor? Follow your dreams, just like Rube Goldberg! From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer. <p> But Rube didn’t want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines—complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way. Eventually, his cartoons earned him a Pulitzer Prize and his own adjective in the dictionary. This moving biography is sure to encourage young artists and inventors to pursue their passions.
Just Like That
by Gary D. SchmidtIn this poignant, perceptive, witty novel, Gary D. Schmidt brings authenticity and emotion to multiple plot strands, weaving in themes of grief, loss, redemption, achievement, and love. Following the death of her closest friend in summer 1968, Meryl Lee Kowalski goes off to St. Elene's Preparatory Academy for Girls, where she struggles to navigate the venerable boarding school's traditions and a social structure heavily weighted toward students from wealthy backgrounds. In a parallel story, Matt Coffin has wound up on the Maine coast near St. Elene's with a pillowcase full of money lifted from the leader of a criminal gang, fearing the gang's relentless, destructive pursuit. Both young people gradually dispel their loneliness, finding a way to be hopeful and also finding each other.
Just Like Us! Ants (Just Like Us!)
by David Clark Bridget HeosWhat animal farms, builds roads, constructs rafts, and even babysits its younger siblings? ANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with these creepy-crawly insects. From their families to their jobs, their farms to their construction work, ants are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual and funny—and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations—Just Like Us! Ants will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Birds (Just Like Us!)
by David Clark Bridget HeosWhat animals compose music, decorate their homes, weave, and even give gifts? BIRDS! While they may eat bugs and lay eggs, we actually have a lot in common with these winged creatures. From their parenting to their homemaking, their fishing to their dancing, birds do have lots in common with people—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual and funny—and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations—Just Like Us! Birds will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Cats (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the facts on some of nature&’s most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in Just Like Us! Cats. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animals are loving parents, great diplomats, and world class CAThletes? CATS! While they may seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our feline friends. From their hunting skills to their fondness for nap time, cats are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Cats will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Crocs (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the scoop on some of nature&’s most fearsome predators and discover the unexpected ways humans and crocodilians are similar in Just Like Us! Crocs. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animals love to bask in the sun, cool off with a quick swim, and don&’t always get along with their siblings? CROCS! While they might seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our crocodilian comrades—alligators, crocodiles, muggers, caimans, and gharials. From tending to their young, to surfing a wave, crocodilians are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Crocs will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Fish (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the facts on an array of aquatic creatures and discover the unexpected ways humans and fish are similar in Just Like Us! Fish. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animal uses stilts, has roommates, finds safety in numbers, and even gets skin treatments at the spa? FISH! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our underwater neighbors. From hunting to homemaking to dressing to impress, fish are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Fish will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Plants (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What living things wear perfume, bask in the sun, use weapons to defend themselves, and even go on ocean cruises? PLANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as possible, we actually have a lot in common with our photosynthesizing friends. From drinking water to disguising themselves to communicating with one another, plants are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Plants will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like You: Beautiful Babies Around the World
by Lin Wang Marla Stewart KonradOn the day you were born, God wrapped his gentle arms around the whole world. What do a crackling fire, a tinkling rattle, and beaded necklaces have in common? They are gifts welcoming brand-new babies into the world—babies just like you. Global families form the centerpiece of this heartwarming story that reminds us of the universal bonds between loved ones. Discover celebrations of life from every continent, under the same sparkling stars, in this reassuring tribute to the all encompassing embrace of God’s love.
Just Listen
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldYou can't see them, but vibrations make waves in the air, and these waves reach your ears as sound.
Just Lizzie
by Karen WilfridIn this beautifully written contemporary middle grade debut, an eighth grader's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy. For readers of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring Blake.There’s the part of me that doesn’t understand kissing or cuteness or attraction, and then there’s the part of me that feels so lonely. How do I make sense of those two parts? Maybe I’ll never make sense of them.What do you do when there's a question inside you that feels so big, you don't know how to put words to it? How do you even begin to ask it?Fourteen-year-old Lizzie is experiencing a lot of change: her family had to move after the incident with their neighbor, leaving behind not only her beloved apple tree, but what feels like her childhood along with it. Lizzie's brother is too busy for her in his first semester of college and her friends are more interested in dating than dolls. It’s hard not to feel left behind, especially as she tries to explain the fact that she still has zero interest in boys, girls, or the baffling behavior known as “flirting.”But just as Lizzie’s world feels like it's closing in, a class lesson on asexual reproduction in plants piques her curiosity, leading her to look up whether people can be asexual too—and suddenly, her world opens up. Lizzie finally finds an identity, a word for all her messy, unnamable feelings that feels like it fits, although she quickly realizes that a label isn’t enough if no one believes it’s real.Accessible, moving, and compassionate, Just Lizzie effortlessly braids a nuanced individual journey of identity with the bittersweet angst of growing up, growing apart, and learning there are many ways to live and love.
Just Lost! (Pictureback(R))
by Mercer MayerLittle Critter gets lost at the mall! Thankfully, with help from a friendly security guard, he finds Mom again!Oh, no! Little Critter gets lost at the mall! What will he do? With help from a friendly security guard, Little Critter finds his Mom and also learns an important lesson. Children ages three to seven will enjoy this full-color storybook, first published in 1994. It&’s a great way to remind little ones to stay close in a crowd!
Just Me
by Barbara SeulingImagine being a horse, racing with an Indian pony over the open prairie. Imagine being a dragon with wings to fly up high, or a robot with lots of pushbuttons and a computer brain. The little girl in these three easy-to-read stories pretends to be each of these things, but something always happens to make her decide that being "just me" is best of all.
Just Me
by Marie Hall EtsA charming book for young readers. "A rabbit was nibbling some leaves of a bush. "Rabbit," I said. (He didn't have any name because nobody owned him.) "Rabbit, I can't fly like a bird, but I can hop like a rabbit. Let me see how you do it." So rabbit went off hoppety, hop, hop. And I hopped just like him."
Just Me and My Dad
by Mercer MayerLittle Critter and his dad go camping. They build a campfire, go fishing, tell ghost stories, and have lots and lots of fun. Other books about Little Critter are available from Bookshare.
Just Me and My Little Sister
by Mercer MayerSpend a day at the park with brother and little sister.
Just Me and My Mom
by Mercer MayerThe story begins: We went to the city, just me and my mom. Mom gave me some money to buy tickets for the train. I wanted to help Mom get on the train but the steps were too high. So Mom helped me instead. But when the conductor came by, the tickets were gone. So Mom paid the conductor some more money. Other books about Little Critter are available from Bookshare.
Just Me and My Puppy (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level H)
by Mercer MayerMercer Mayer’s Little Critter has a brand-new puppy in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s teaching the new pup tricks, giving him a bath, or curling up with him at bedtime, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about the responsibility of caring for a pet!