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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story From The Underground Railroad
by Ellen Levine Kadir NelsonA stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist. <P> Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom.<P> Winner of the Caldecott Honor
Gift & Box
by Ellen MayerFollow the adventures of Gift and Box as they travel from Grandma's house to Sofia's front door!Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from Grandma at the local post office. But being a package together on a long postal voyage is not always easy. There are ships to board, oceans to cross and bumpy truck rides! Can Gift and Box arrive in one piece?Come along for the ride on this delightful journey of friendship that showcases the wonder of receiving a gift by mail, and the love both a grandma and child feel as they&’re connected by a simple package from far away.
The Puppy Place #13: Cody (The Puppy Place #13)
by Ellen MilesWill this dalmation mischief-maker find a home before Halloween? Charles and Lizzie Peterson have a special talent when it comes to taking care of animals and somehow there always seems to be another dog who needs their help! So it is no surprise that Lizzie offers to lend a hand when an overly energetic Dalmatian is left on their porch. But after Cody destroys Lizzie's Halloween costume she's not certain she can convince the perfect owner to adopt him. Will this pup's curious teeth cost him a home?
Goods Or Services? (Little World Social Studies)
by Ellen MittenYoung readers will identify that goods are objects and services are activities that can satisfy people's wants.
Central Park Ghost (Squirlish #3)
by Ellen PotterCordelia and Isaac set out to solve a monstrous mystery at the Central Park Zoo in this exciting third installment of the &“sweet and silly&” (Booklist) Squirlish series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Cordelia is a human girl raised by squirrels in Central Park and well-known among the park&’s other critters. When she gets an urgent message summoning her to the Central Park Zoo, Cordelia learns from the sea lions that a monster has been roaming the park grounds—something the size of a bear with glowing eyes! With the help of her best friend, Isaac, Cordelia sets out to trap this mystery creature. They follow a string of questionable leads taking them to a dog park, a parade, and even an encounter with the New York Yankees! But can they find the Central Park Ghost?
Shark in the Park (Squirlish #2)
by Ellen PotterCordelia and the squirrel prince embark on a quest to find a lost treasure in this thrilling second installment of the &“sweet and silly&” (Booklist) Squirlish series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Can there really be a shark in Central Park? Cordelia is a human girl raised by squirrels in Central Park. She&’s famous among the squirrels, but it&’s still a surprise when the squirrel queen summons her to Belvedere Castle. The queen wants Cordelia to protect the shark-obsessed Prince Oliver as he goes on a quest to find the missing Royal Scepter. But Cordelia and Oliver soon run into trouble. This is the first time Oliver has left the castle, and he is super excited. He ignores the dangers lurking everywhere, from skateboarders to super-slippery slides—to a scheming pirate! And the prince would much rather find a shark than a scepter. Can Cordelia even keep up with him, let alone keep him safe? Will Cordelia get the prince to complete his mission and deliver him back to Belvedere Castle in one piece?
The Bog Beast (Big Foot and Little Foot)
by Ellen PotterA human boy and young Sasquatch explore the mysterious woods in this adventure by the author of The Squatchicorns. It’s a big day for Hugo, Boone, and the students at the Academy for Curious Squidges (a Squidge is a young Sasquatch). Today’s the day they’ll get their Bimbling Badge, which allows them to explore the North Woods on their own. But humans, snakes, and sinkholes aren’t the only things they have to look out for! The legend of a lizard-like monster lurking in the swamp is enough to spook any young Sasquatch. When Hugo, Boone, and Gigi find themselves stranded in the middle of Ripple Worm River, they discover that there are more mysterious creatures in the North Woods than they’d bargained for.Praise for the Big Foot and Little Foot series“A fun romp with valuable lessons in friendship and forgiveness.” —Booklist
The Girl in the Tree (Squirlish #1)
by Ellen PotterA girl raised by squirrels in Central Park tries to make human friends in this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated first book in a new chapter book series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Cordelia is a girl who lives in a tree in Central Park. Found as a baby and raised by an adoring squirrel named Shakespeare, Cordelia acts just like any other young squirrel, leaping across treetops, chasing her squirrel friends, and sleeping in her treehouse. Still, she wonders what it would be like to have a human friend, and when she stumbles into a gymnastics class, it seems like she might have her chance. Living in a tree might have made Cordelia an exceptional gymnast, but people skills are a whole other matter. Even if Cordelia can&’t fully fit in with the other kids, can she at least make one friend? Cordelia starts her journey to be—not exactly a girl, but more than a squirrel—squirlish!
The Monster Detector (Big Foot and Little Foot)
by Ellen PotterA Sasquatch and a young boy deal with monsters, stereotypes, and cultural misunderstandings in this follow-up to Big Foot and Little Foot.Hugo is a young Sasquatch. Boone is a young boy. After an unlikely encounter, they’ve become an even unlikelier pair of best friends. After saving up his Monster Card wrappers, Hugo sends away for a special prize in the mail—a Monster Detector! Using the watchlike device, Hugo quickly spots a monster right in his own cavern. Spooked, Hugo heads to school and finds yet another surprise—his friend Boone! Boone announces he wants to go to Sasquatch school, but no human has ever gone before, and not everyone is as happy about it as Hugo. Boone’s first day of school gets off to a rocky start, but Hugo doesn’t have much time to worry before he makes another monster sighting and takes off after the creature. What follows are even more surprises, ones that have Hugo and Boone rethinking what it really means to be a “monster.”“A lovely story of using empathy to work through culture clashes.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Squatchicorns (Big Foot and Little Foot)
by Ellen PotterIn this tale by the author of The Monster Detector, a Sasquatch and a human boy make a new friend while dealing with a curse and celebrating a birthday.When a tribe of Sasquatches flee from a mysterious curse, they take refuge in Hugo’s home, Widdershins Cavern. These new Sasquatches look a bit . . . odd. For example, they all have unicorn horns on their heads! Always open to meeting new creatures, Hugo befriends one of these strange squidges, Nobb. Nobb offers to escort Hugo though the North Woods so that Hugo can attend Boone’s birthday party. Having never been inside a Human house, Hugo finds the experience confusing and somewhat disastrous. Just when it looks like Hugo may have ruined Boone’s birthday, they set out on a mission to solve the troubling curse in Nobb’s cavern. Praise for the Big Foot and Little Foot series“A delightful series about friendship and embracing difference.” —School Library Journal
Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Ellen Shi John O'Brien Jr.Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! It's a day to honor St. Patrick, one of the official church patron saints of Ireland. Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world with parades, treasure hunts, and the color green!Celebrate at home—Explore St. Patrick's Day customs with included activities like making Rainbow Noisemakers and tasty Lucky Green Shakes.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring St. Patrick's Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we hang stockings for Christmas? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Five Stories
by Ellen WeinsteinFive children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City.Jenny Epstein and her family arrive on a steamship from Russia in the 1910s. Jenny writes letters in Yiddish to her grandmother, while practicing her English in her new neighborhood. By the 1930s, when Anna Cozzi and her Italian family move into the building, Jenny has become a teacher in Anna&’s school. Then José Marte moves in during the 1960s, Maria Torres in the 1980s, and Wei Yei in the Lower East Side of today.Perfect for early elementary students, this cross section of American history celebrates themany diverse cultures that make up our nation—from the food we eat, to the ways we worship,and the families we love.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Kitten Castle (Math Matters)
by Ellen Weiss Mel FriedmanDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Four newborn kittens are creating havoc at Anna's house. How can she convince her Dad to let her keep them? Will a "kitten castle" be the answer?With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Geometry/3D shapes)
The Nose Knows (Science Solves It!)
by Ellen WeissA Parent's Choice Recommended BookSolve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Everyone in the family has a cold - except Peter. Who will sniff out the funny smells? By default, Peter becomes the family nose - until he, too, catches a cold. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Sense of Smell)
The Stinky Giant (Step into Reading)
by Ellen Weiss Mel FriedmanPepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there's a problem-- a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn't care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk's mountaintop lair to confront him. But there's no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk's next bowl of smelly soup!
Some Snow Is...
by Ellen YeomansLyrical poetry and stunning paintings showcase the surprise, the fun, and the beauty of everyone's favorite winter adventure: snow! Some snow is First Snow,we've waited for so long snow.Is it really snow snowor only heavy rain?Starting with the thrill and excitement over the first flakes falling from the sky, we follow three young neighbors enjoying all types of snow through the season. From sleet and fluff snow that isn't good for anything to angel snow, snowball snow, driveway snow (which can lead to the best forts), tracking snow, sledding snow, snow day snow, and all the way to the last snow which is exciting in its own way:Soon, soon, all gone snow.We've waited for so long snow.Please, please, no more snow.Our bikes are whispering. Beautiful verse and evocative energetic illustrations perfectly hit all the right exciting and cozy notes that children will savor every winter!
Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug (Michael Recycle)
by Ellie BethelDoug is a litterbug living on a pile of garbage till he meets Michael.
Harold and the Poopy Little Puppy: A Fun Children's Book
by Ellie Crowe“A lovable, four-pawed big brother . . . Harold will help children grasp some of the changes that can show up along with a new baby.” —Bonnie Louise Kuchler, author of Just SistersWhen a new puppy joins his home, Harold learns about love . . . It’s hard to be a good dog, but Harold, the golden retriever, really tries. Then the Dad brings home Prince, a silly little puppy that the Dad says is smart and brave.Prince! “Smart and brave!” Harold can hardly believe his ears! And, even worse, when Prince does a doggy-doo right in the house, the Dad blames Harold!Harold thinks Prince is a poopy little puppy. How is he going to live with him in his house?Kids with baby brothers and sisters will sympathize with Harold.This book is perfect for early readers and the Common Core. Adults are allowed to laugh along as well.“Right from page one, Harold the dog had me laughing out loud. Ellie Crowe captures Harold’s viewpoint with such humor and insight that we can’t help looking at his family from a dog’s perspective. Highly entertaining, this is one book that kids are sure to giggle over, and parents will be letting out a few snorts of their own.” —Scott Peters, author of the Kid Detective Zet series“His woes parallel how a child might feel with a new sibling at home, and he helps make light of the situation. Kids will no doubt ask for this one repeatedly at story time. Parents are sure to get a kick out of reading Harold’s story, too.” —Sue Wyshynski, author of the Ultrahumans series
Disney Princess: Jasmine: The Jewel Orchard (Disney Princess Chapter Book)
by Ellie O'RyanOne morning at the palace, Jasmine overhears a surprising conversation. A servant claims that there is no fruit to be found in all of Agrabah! Jasmine heads to the market to figure out what has happened. When a trail of beautiful amethysts leads her to the royal orchards, she discovers that all the fruit and water have been turned into sparkling, shimmering jewels! At first it seems a beautiful sight, but with no fruit to eat or water to drink, the people of Agrabah can't survive. Jasmine and Aladdin must figure out how to reverse the spell that has been cast upon the orchards before it's too late!
Phineas and Ferb: Off the Map
by Ellie O'RyanPhineas and Ferb are headed to their grandparents' lake cabin for a weekend of outdoor adventure with their friends! They play games, toast marshmallows, and share spooky stories around the campfire. But could there be a real-life Bigfoot watching them from the shadows? The fun continues when Grandpa tells everyone the tale of Badbeard the Pirate—and Phineas and Ferb lead the hunt for Badbeard's long-lost treasure! Readers will love this fun chapter book filled with exciting black-and-white pictures from the show.
Phineas and Ferb: The Sky's the Limit!
by Ellie O'RyanIt's a bird . . . it's a plane . . . it's Phineas and Ferb in the biggest airplane in the world! When the brothers decide it's high time to break the record for the largest airplane ever built, their very own jumbo jet leads to unexpected adventure in the wild blue yonder. Then, when the boys invent an antigravity machine, Major Monogram and Carl the intern become suspicious. Could Phineas and Ferb be working for . . . Dr. Doofenshmirtz? Readers will love this chapter book filled with art from the show.
It's a Round, Round World! (A Joulia Copernicus Book)
by Ellie PetersonWe all know the earth is round. But HOW do we know? Join intrepid young scientist-adventurer Joulia Copernicus as she takes readers on a historical journey through time and space. From jumping on board Columbus's ship to planet-hopping in the outer reaches of our solar system, Joulia explains with humor and wit the ins and outs of how we learned that the earth is round.
The Reason for the Seasons
by Ellie PetersonWe all know there are four seasons in a year. But HOW do we know? Join intrepid young scientist-adventurer Joulia Copernicus on a journey around the world as she explains with humor and wit how we know what causes the seasons.Winter, spring, summer, fall -- we all have a favorite season. But what makes the seasons happen in the first place? Ellie Peterson's clear, concise language and bold, kid-friendly illustrations bring science to life through narrator Joulia Copernicus, a strong and adventurous kid scientist. Kids will laugh while learning at the same time about the science behind the changing of the seasons throughout the year.
Spirit Riding Free: A Tricky Halloween (Passport to Reading Level 2)
by Ellie RoseCelebrate Halloween with the PALs in this leveled reader based on an episode of DreamWorks' Spirit Riding Free, complete with a bonus sheet of spooky stickers!Snips won't stop scaring Abigail! With the help of the Legend of Sadie Crouthers, the PALs decide to play a trick on Snips to get him to leave his sister alone. It'll be the best Halloween ever! Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Once Upon a Line
by Elliot Kreloff"Once upon a time, a line was drawn." So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope?With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take—to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose.