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I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!
by Tony RossFrom beloved children's author and illustrator Tony Ross, comes a fun to read and humorous take on the importance of handwashing.The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she's already washed her hands so many times! She's washed her hands before eating and after going outside. She's washed her hands after sneezing and using the potty. Why should she wash her hands anymore? Well, because of germs and nasties, she's told, which are too small to even see! But if they get inside your body, they can make you ill. Not even a Princess wants to be in bed all day! Now the Little Princess knows just what to do! She's got just one more question... "Have you washed your hands?"
I Dream of an Elephant
by Ami RubingerI Dream of an Elephant takes readers through a wondrous world where they will encounter elephants of many colorful shades that sing, dance, and play. Each page's descriptive sing-song text leaves out the last word, allowing little ones to chime in and complete the rhyme while learning a range of colors. Amusing color-themed illustrations provide clues for the words that have been left out. I Dream of an Elephant teaches children about colors with a fun, fill-in-the-blank challenge that encourages participation.Accomplished illustrator Ami Rubinger once again turns his humorous and imaginative eye to an otherwise simple subject. His colorful elephants will make little faces smile, and the rhyming game will have them learning words and colors.
I Dream of Ganesha
by Sonali ZohraWhen Maya dreams she&’s lost in the jungle, she must rely on Ganesha&’s wisdom to guide her back home–and back to herself. An engaging and beautifully illustrated story that introduces kids to one of the most well-known deities in the Hindu/Buddhist world.After a hard day, Maya drifts into a dream where she meets an elephant-headed boy named Ganesha, who she learns to trust as her guide back home. Leading Maya with bravery, wisdom, and love, Ganesha teaches Maya how to overcome fear as they make their way through the challenging obstacles of a wild jungle. Upon waking, Maya is able to invoke the spirit of Ganesha as she starts her day.The story is followed by resources for further learning about Ganesha, including an illustrated glossary of symbolism that kids can look for in the story. Of the hundreds of gods in Hindu mythology, Ganesha is one of the most beloved. Considered the guide to discovering the meaning of life and living it well, Ganesha is invoked within us whenever we choose to act like him—patient, kind, brave, thoughtful, and, above all, fearless. Whether for everyday reading or special occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi, I Dream of Ganesha is a delightful celebration of this beloved Hindu deity.
I Dream of Popo
by Livia BlackburneFrom New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever. I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.I wave at Popo before I board my flight.I talk to Popo from across the sea.I tell Popo about my adventures.When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021
I Dream of Trains
by Angela JohnsonThe son of a sharecropper dreams of leaving Mississippi on a train with the legendary engineer Casey Jones.
I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based On The Life And Legal Precedent Of Dred Scott
by Shelia P. MosesThis nonfiction middle grade book chronicles the inspiring life of a black man born into slavery who never gave up fighting for freedom.Born into slavery in Virginia in the late 1700s, Dred Scott had little to look forward to in life. But on April 6, 1846, Dred Scott and his wife, Harriett, took the dangerous and courageous step to sue for their freedom, entering into legal battles that would last for eleven years. During this time, Dred Scott would need all the help and support he could get—from folks in the community all the way back to the people with whom he had been raised.With a foreword by Dred Scott&’s great-grandson, Shelia P. Moses&’s stunning story chronicles Dred Scott&’s experiences as an enslaved person, as a plaintiff in one of the most important legal cases in American history, and as a free man. Dred Scott&’s story is one of tremendous courage and fierce determination.
I Eat Poop.: A Dung Beetle Story
by Mark PettIn the vein of Please Don't Eat Me and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, I Eat Poop. by Mark Pett is a heartwarming and hilarious picture book about friendship, fitting in, and accepting each other's differences.Dougie has a secret: he’s not a ground beetle.He’s a dung beetle, and he loves eating poop.Dougie knows he should be proud. Dung beetles help process waste and do other extraordinary things! But Dougie also knows that if anyone at school saw his lunch, he’d be an outcast.One day, the lunchroom bugs out over a classmate eating poop, and Dougie must make a choice. Can he stand up for his friend—and for his true self?I Eat Poop. is packed with important social emotional learning themes and is great for classroom or at home discussion. Read I Eat Poop. for conversations about:- Bullying and being kind- Standing up for your friends and speaking up for your beliefs- Being proud of your culture and heritage- Embracing diversity and accepting and celebrating differencesThe book also includes incredible, STEM-related facts about bugs.
I Eat When I'm Sad: Food and Feelings
by Rae SimonsThis book is an excellent first step in battling the obesity crisis by educating young children about the risks, the realities, and what they can do to build healthy lifestyles right now.
I, Emma Freke
by Elizabeth AtkinsonI, Emma Freke is a charming search-for-identity story about Emma—the only "normal" member of her quirky family. While Emma desperately tries to find her niche, she discovers that perhaps it's better to be her own "freak" than someone else's Freke.
I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story (I Funny #2)
by James Patterson Chris Grabenstein Laura ParkIn this follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family? (Includes more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)
I Face the Wind (Science Play)
by Vicki Cobb Julia GortonRenowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze.
I Fall Down (Science Play)
by Vicki CobbSimple experiments introduce the basic concept of gravity and its relationship to weight.
I Feel a Little Jumpy Around You
by Paul B. Janeczko Naomi Shihab NyeIn this award-winning anthology, the editors grouped almost 200 poems into pairs to demonstrate the different ways in which male and female poets see the same topics. How women see men, how boys see girls, and how we all see the world -- often in very different ways, but suprisingly, wonderfully, sometimes very much the same.
I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures
by Carlyn BecciaYou're feeling sick. If it were a long time ago you might . . . A. drink a glass full of millipedes. B. rub some moldy bread on your leg. C. tie earthworms around your neck. D. put some mustard on your head. Carlyn Beccia takes readers on a colorful and funny medical mystery tour, asking them if they would prefer to have their wounded foot stuck in a bull's mouth, or have it wrapped in spider webs! Readers will discover that while times may have changed, many of today's most reliable and helpful cure-alls have their roots in some very peculiar practices.
I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat
by Carlyn BecciaIt wasn’t too long ago that people tried all sorts of things to help sick people feel better. They tried wild things like drinking a glass full of millipedes or putting some mustard on one's head. Some of the cures worked, and some of them…well, let’s just say that millipedes, living or dead, are not meant to be ingested. Carlyn Beccia takes readers on a colorful and funny medical mystery tour to discover that while times may have changed, many of today’s most reliable cure-alls have their roots in some very peculiar practices, and so relevant connections can be drawn from what theydid then to what wedo now.
I Feel Brave (How Do You Feel Series)
by Kelly Doudna"I feel brave when I roar like a lion to chase away bad things." Young students will appreciate the Grammar helps at the end of this book.
I Feel Jealous (Your Emotions #26)
by Brian MosesYoung children experience many confusing emotions in their early years and I feel Jealous looks at the emotion jealousy, in light-hearted but ultimately reassuring way. This picture book examines how and why people get jealous, illustrates scenarios of people behaving in a jealous way, and the best way tocope with it with age-appropriate content.Ideal for home or the classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with jealousy.Filled with colourful illustrations by the every-popular, award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon.
I Feel Sad
by Kelly DoudnaThis is another book in the "How Do You Feel?" series for young readers. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
I Feel Scared (How do You Feel?)
by Kelly DoudnaOther books in the "How do You Feel?" series are available from Bookshare.
I fell in love with Cupid
by Jc SanzBecause a life without love is not worth living. Iction, has not yet become an angel by the time he receives one of the most difficult: looking after the good of a young woman named Sandra. And although he does not know the true purpose of Cupid, he accepts the assignment without opposition. Little does he know about her, he has a report of having received a report that explains his life, but he decides to ignore it and work his way. What you cannot imagine is that, although you lose a lot and that complicates things, the performance of your job, position, life, relationships. Various relationships, lies, history. The situation is complicated when he reveals the truth and the plot against Cupid Stealing his position is discovered, bringing heaven to heaven, because if it happened, fear and how it is known today, eradicated from the face of the earth forever and all should be avoided costa What will happen when Sandra discovers that Icción is an angel? Will she put up with one more lie? Or are you tempted not to believe in love anymore...
I Figli del Guardiano - La Saga del Guardiano
by Eva Pohler Valeria D'EllenaTherese vede i suoi genitori morire. Mentre si trova in coma, incontra i figli gemelli di Ade - Hypnos, dio del sonno, e Thanatos, dio della morte. Pensa di manipolare un sogno, non di baciare il dio della morte e di cambiare completamente il suo mondo. Than stringe un accordo con Ade e da mortale si trova sulla terra per tentare di conquistare il cuore di Therese, ma non tutti gli dei ne sono felici. Alcuni le fanno dei doni. Altri tenteranno di ucciderla. L'accordo richiede che Therese vendichi la morte dei suoi genitori. Con l'aiuto delle feroci sorelle di Than, le Furie, si ritroverà in un'arena faccia a faccia con l'assassino, e solo uno sopravvivrà.
I, Fly
by Bridget Heos Jennifer Plecas<P>Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! <P>They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies―maggots―are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. <P>Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that?
I Forgive Alex: A Simple Story About Understanding
by KERASCOET Sebastien Cosset Marie PommepuyA simple, yet powerful, picture book--from New York Times bestselling creators, Kerascoët—about compassion and forgiveness.Alex&’s enthusiasm and energy can sometimes be a challenge for his classmates. He loves to play ball on the playground with his friends, but when his rambunctious behavior inadvertently upsets one of the other students, he finds himself at odds with the whole class. A perfect companion to the picture book I Walk with Vanessa, which Parents magazine named the Best Book of the Year about kindness, this story explores the difficult feelings that come with apologies and forgiveness. In a story that sees the perspective of both sides, Alex learns quickly that the right thing to do is say he&’s sorry, leaving it up to his friend to find the compassion and empathy to accept it. This wordless picture book is a good reminder that it&’s important to take responsibility for a mistake but that it&’s equally important to be ready to forgive.
I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree
by Jean E. PendziwolJean E. Pendziwol’s newest picture book is a lyrical meditation on nature and hope. The child in this story observes the sun by playing with her shadow, though sometimes it disappears. She listens to the wind tell stories, even when it howls like wolves. She tastes snowflakes — sometimes sweet and delicate; other times sharp on her cheeks. And finally, she finds hope in the buds on a cherry tree that survive through the winter to blossom in spring. Jean E. Pendziwol has written a layered, lyrical exploration of the hardships and beauties of nature. Her poem, beautifully illustrated by Nathalie Dion, is a study in contrasts and a message of the hope that carries us through the year and through our lives. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
I Found A Kitty!
by Troy CummingsIt doesn't get any cuter! This sequel to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog? (which appeared on the TODAY show) has Arfy the dog trying to find a forever home for an abandoned kitten!Lucky dog Arfy has a home. When he discovers a homeless kitten, Arfy hopes Scamper can come live with him, but--achoo!--his person is allergic to cats! So, Arfy writes persuasive letters to prospective owners about what a great pet Scamper would make. But somehow these matches aren't made in heaven. If Scamper can't live with any of them, where will he go? He needs a quiet home where he could make people as happy as they'll make him, full of laps, pats and purrs, and yarn balls....Arfy thinks he knows just the place!! Another winning, heart-tugging story that's perfect for cat lovers, dog lovers, and pet adoption advocates. Troy Cummings writes a great read aloud, and the book showcases many styles of letters, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication. Helpful tips in the backmatter inform children how they can help the plight of homeless animals. Praise for Can I Be Your Dog?: "It's an instant classic in our household." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas