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Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk: An Irish Tale
by Gerald McdermottTim O'Toole and his wife, Kathleen are so poor they have not a penny or a potato between them. Even their mice are too skinny for the cat to chase. What Tim O'Toole needs is a job. But when he goes out to find one, he stumbles upon a troop of the little people--laughing, singing, and carrying on. And the little people provide Tim with something better than a job: a gray goose that lays golden eggs, and a linen tablecloth filled with food to last Tim and Kathleen for the rest of their lives. But when the evil McGoons trick poor, guileless Tim out of his fortune, he must team up with the little people once more to regain it. Spirited art by Caldecott winner Gerald McDermott amusingly illustrates Tim O'Toole's plight and his triumphant revenge on the McGoons.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithA spoof on the three little pigs story. The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. Images and image descriptions available.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithThe entire book, with its unconventional page arrangement and eclectic, frenetic mix of text and picures, is a spoof on the art of book design and the art of the fairy tale. The individual tales, such as he Really Ugly Duckling and Little Red Running Shorts, can be extracted for telling aloud, with great success. Another masterpiece from the team that created The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! --Horn Book
Froggy Se Viste
by Jonathan London Frank Remkiewicz¡Frooogyyy! ¿Que? ¿No olvidaste ponerte algo? Vestirse para ir a retozar en la nieve no es tan fácil como parece... especialmente para una ranita que no está acostumbrada a salir en invierno. Hay que ponerse botas, gorra con orejeras, guantes, bufanda, camisa, chaqueta, pantalones... ¿ Llegaré Froggy alguna vez a ponerse todo? Los niños de todas las edades se deleitarón con el pegadizo ritmo del texto y aplaudirón con entusiasmo a esta olvidadiza y divertida ranita en sus esfuerzos por aprender una tarea com ún a todos los niños pequeños. Edades: 2-6
Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina
by Maria Tallchief Rosemary WellsMusic flowed through young Maria Tallchief as naturally as the wind in her hair. She had only to hear a melody and out it came under her fingers on the piano or through her body in dance. When she was twelve her father told her that she would have to choose between piano and dance. "One or the other", he said, "but follow that one star". So Maria chose from the heart -- and she chose dance. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life but the face of classical ballet in America forever. From her early years on an Osage Indian reservation in Oklahoma to her departure for New York, where her professional career was launched, the fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to America's prima ballerina is sure to captivate the hearts of young readers and dance lovers alike.
Silver Seeds
by Paul Paolilli Dan Brewer Steve Johnson Lou FancherSilver seeds Tossed in the air And planted in the sky, Reaching out of the darkness, Sprouting wonder. The poems in this book, done in a creative acrostic format, show us the world of nature in a different light. Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher's glowing illustrations will give readers a new appreciation for the wonders of nature. Beginning with daybreak and ending with a beautiful interpretation of night, the poems include striking images of the sun, fog, and rain.
One Dark Night
by Hazel J. Hutchins Susan Kathleen HartungOne dark night, Jonathan watches from his window as a summer storm rumbles in the distance. Outside, a stray cat searches the bushes for something. As lightning flashes and the first heavy raindrops begin to fall, Jonathan worries: will the stray cat find what she's looking for before the thunderstorm is upon them? Young listeners will delight in the drama of a summer storm come to life-and breathe a sigh of relief at the story's reassuring ending.
Baloney (Henry P.)
by Jon ScieszkaThe twisted team that gave the world Squids Will Be Squids and The Stinky Cheese Man now delivers a whole lot of Baloney. <P><P> Henry is an alien schoolkid who needs to come up with one very good excuse to explain why he is late for szkola, again. Otherwise, his teacher Miss Bugscuffle promises, it's Permanent Lifelong Detention. Henry's tall tale of his lost zimulis-received from deep space by Jon Scieszka-is told in at least twenty different Earth languages and graphically recreated in Lane Smith's out-of-this-world illustrations. The unbelievable trip into Henry's wild universe may be the most original excuse ever for being late for szkola. Or it might just be Baloney.
Cat TV (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Salem's Tails # #1)
by Mark DubowskiSalem can't stand that awful Tobias the Tabby, and his commercials for Pretty Kitty Cat Food. He could do a better job of acting, for cat's sake! And now Salem has his chance! The Pretty Kitty Company needs a spokes-cat for its new food. Fame and fortune will finally be his!
Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
by Kay Thompson Hilary KnightMeet Eloise, the precocious darling of the Plaza Hotel. Eloise is a little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York. She is not yet pretty but she is already a Person. Henry James would want to study her. Queen Victoria would recognize her as an Equal. The New York Jets would want to have her on "their" side. Lewis Carroll would love her (once he got over the initial shock). She knows "everything" about The Plaza. She is interested in people when they are not "boring. " She has Inner Resources. If you take her home with you, you will always be glad you did. Images and image descriptions available.
Moo, Baa, La La La!
by Sandra BoyntonThis raucous story about the sounds animals make--including three pigs who say "la la la!"--is just right for reading aloud. Serious silliness for all ages. Images and image descriptions available.
But Not the Hippopotamus
by Sandra BoyntonA shy hippo is hesitant to join in the fun that the other animals are having. But little by little, she finds her courage. A fine and funny book, with over two million copies in print, But Not the Hippopotamus is a classic favorite anytime book for little kids and their parents. Images and image descriptions available.
A to Z
by Sandra BoyntonSerious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages,and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages. Limited picture descriptions present.
Whose Pet Is Best? (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #17)
by Carolyn KeeneWHAT'S ON TV? IS IT NANCY DREW? It's the Amazing Pet Contest, and the winner gets to go on Mr. Lizard's Funhouse . . . on TV! Katie's got a singing parrot. David's got a gross rat. And Nancy's got Chocolate Chip, her soccer-playing puppy. . . . But Chip won't do her trick. Something's wrong, and Nancy's afraid she's sick. She also thinks it just wouldn't be fair if Chip doesn't get to go on TV because somebody played a dirty trick on her!
Strega Nona
by Tomie DepaolaWhen Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.
Charlie Needs a Cloak (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level I)
by Tomie DePaolaA Shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.
A Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver
by AlikiBrief text and pictures present the life of George Washington Carver, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Lois Ehlert Bill Martin John ArchambaultA told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree. In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Ehlert's rainbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.
Eagle-eye Ernie Comes to Town (Eagle-Eye Ernie #1)
by Susan Pearson Author Gioia FiammenghiA new kid in school named Ernie solves the case of the lunch bag thief using her powers of deduction and her "eagle eye. Then she figures out a way to stop the thief from stealing again that has the whole school laughing. An easy chapter book for early grades. Pictures described. Look for more Books in the Eagle-Eye Ernie series in the Bookshare collection. Search for books by Susan Pearson. You will find The Bogeyman Caper, The Spy Code Caper, The Spooky Sleepover, and The Tap Dance Mystery.
The Bogeyman Caper: Eagle-Eye Ernie (Pictures described)
by Susan Pearson Author Gioia Fiammenghi[From the front inside dust jacket flap:] "Is there a bogeyman in the old yellow house? William thinks so, and so do R.T. and Michael. Ernie doesn't believe in bogeymen--but what else could be making such creepy noises? When a big white bone turns up in the bogeyman's garden, it's time for Eagle-Eye Ernie to go to work!" An early chapter book for ages 6-8. Look for more Books in the Eagle-Eye Ernie series in the Bookshare collection. Search for books by Susan Pearson. You will find Eagle-Eye Ernie Comes to Town, The Spy Code Caper, The Spooky Sleepover, and The Tap Dance Mystery.]
The Tap Dance Mystery (An Eagle Eye Ernie Book) (Pictures described)
by Susan Pearson Author Gioia FiammenghiBossy Marcie takes tap dance lessons and is teaching Ernie, William and Jason to dance with her for parent's night at school. The other children want to try Marcie's shiny tap shoes but she won't let them and she hides her shoes every day after practice. Tap dancing is hard for William and Ernie to learn but their shy friend, Jason, learns fast and loves tap dancing. One day Marcie can't find her shoes and she says Jason stole them. Eagle Eye Ernie goes to work to prove Jason didn't steal the shoes. This is a chapter book for readers in the early grades. Pictures are described.
Seven Little Hippos
by Mike ThalerIn this variation on the familiar counting rhyme, seven little hippos persist in jumping on the bed, only to fall off one by one and bump their heads.
The Spooky Sleepover: Eagle-Eye Ernie (Pictures described.)
by Susan PearsonFor Halloween Ernie invites three friends for her first sleepover, complete with a feast, games, a storm, and ghost stories. If they can stay up until midnight maybe they can find out if there's a ghost in Ernie's house. A Chapter book for children in early grades to read themselves.
The Spy Code Caper (An Eagle-Eye Ernie Story) (Pictures Described)
by Susan PearsonErnie and her friends see a man hiding his face trying to get into the empty house across the street. What is this spy doing? They find a spy code which makes them even more curious. An easy chapter book for children in early grades to read themselves. Look for more Books in the Eagle-Eye Ernie series in the Bookshare collection. Search for books by Susan Pearson. You will find Eagle-eye Ernie Comes to Town, The Bogeyman Caper, The Spooky Sleepover, and The Tap Dance Mystery.
Footprints and Shadows
by Anne W. Dodd Henri SorensenDiscusses where footprints and shadows go, as when footprints in the snow melt away or shadows are dispelled by light.