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Summer According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey #6)
by Betty G. BirneyIn his sixth adventure, Humphrey heads off for the great outdoors. <P> When Humphrey hears that school is ending, he panics. School ends? What's a classroom hamster to do if he's not in school? <P><P>But as it turns out, there's something thrilling in store for Humphrey and Og the frog: going to Camp Happy Hollow with Ms. Mac and lots of the kids from Room 26! <P>Camper Humphrey meets a friendly wild mouse, tracks down Og when he gets lost by the lake, and uses his wily charm to help kids adjust to cabin life and make new friends. <P>There are many fun things to do at the end of the story. Everyone's favorite classroom pet keeps entertaining kids across the nation, and his books have won eight state awards and were nominated for fourteen others.
Summer Camp (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Ruby ZhuNIMAC-sourced textbook. Calling All Campers! What do you do at summer camp? Come join this group of campers to find out!
Summer Camp Critter Jitters
by Jory JohnThe beloved critters are nervous about going off to camp in this hilarious and reassuring companion book to New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo's First Day Critter Jitters.Some familiar faces and some new ones meet up at summer camp . . . and they all feel nervous! There's a duck afraid everyone will find out he can't swim, a bear afraid of noises in the woods, and a sloth who worries he'll have to catch his own lunch. But can they get over their nerves to have some fun and make new friends?
Summer Holiday Stories: 22 Sunny Tales
by Enid BlytonA wonderful selection of 22 fantastical summer stories to read and share by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton.School's out! So go on a picnic in the woods, visit the seaside or take a trip on a magic aeroplane in this enchanting collection of stories perfect for summer holidays. Enid Blyton has been delighting readers for more than seventy years with her endless summers of magic, fun and adventure. Enid's best-loved characters include Noddy the wooden boy, Timmy the dog from The Famous Five and the mischievous twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan from the much-loved boarding school series St Clare's!This collection contains original stories dating back to the 1930s.
Summer School of Fish: Simon Says; I Spy ... A Shark!; Don't Pop The Bubble Ball!; Summer School Of Fish (The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse #4)
by Cora ReefSimon and Olive are best friends, and no one can get in the way…right? Find out in the fourth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.School&’s out for the summer and Simon Seahorse has already thought of a million exciting things to do. But then he learns he has to spend the first two weeks of his vacation back in school! The good thing is, his best friend, Olive Octopus, will be there too. But when Olive becomes buddies with Cam Crab, bonding over their love of facts, Simon begins to wonder where he and his stories fit in. Is Olive still his best friend, or has she had enough of his tall tales? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Summer Supper
by Rubin PfefferA bold and graphic farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s"!From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," this book will give children an appreciation for the process by which their food travels to the dinner table.Mike Austin cleverly incorporates Rubin Pfeffer's words into his art and creates a visual feast in which kids will love to indulge! Layers of humor and storytelling make this worth many revisits.
Summer Walk (Seasonal Walks)
by Virginia Brimhall SnowRamble through the woods, as you join Grammy and her favorite grandkids on a summer walk. Beautiful illustrations and clever rhymes will guide readers as they learn to identify twenty-six different bugs, from grasshoppers to moths, snails to katydids. At day’s end, discover how to create a caterpillar habitat; observe over time as your caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly you can then release on your next summer walk.
Summer of the Wolves
by Polly Carlson-VoilesJulie of the Wolves meets Hatchet in this middle grade novel that follows orphaned twelve-year-old Nika and her seven-year-old brother Randall as they leave a California foster home to visit a long-lost uncle in the wilderness lake country of Northern Minnesota. A phone call from their uncle sets them on a journey in a small floatplane over the thick green forest canopy, to spend the summer on a wilderness island. Nika, of all people, knows not to get her heart set on anything, but as she follows her uncle in his job studying wolves, Nika stumbles upon a relationship with an orphaned wolf pup that makes her feel — for the first time since her mother died — whole again. Here in these woods, with this wolf, none of the hard things in her past can reach her.With vivid details about wolf behavior and a deep sense of interconnectedness with nature, this captivating first novel illuminates the intricacies of family while searching for the fine balance between caring for wild animals and leaving them alone.
Summer to Fall
by Carol Pugliano-MartinIn this book, learn about the changes that occur when summer becomes fall.
Summer's Magic (An Indigenous Celebration of Nature)
by Kaitlin B. CurticeAn Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store.&“Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is &‘I am Potawatomi&’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.&”—Kaitlin B. Curtice
Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate
by Melissa Stewart Sarah BrannenA 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookEveryone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it's time to discover animals that sleep all summer long! <p><p>All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate—a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant—whether it's because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and their habits—both when sleeping and awake—are explained through clear text and elegant watercolor illustrations that create a scrapbook feel. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
SumoKitty
by David BiedrzyckiWatch out, mice! This cat is a sumo champion!A stray kitty gets a job in a sumo stable, chasing mice in exchange for food. But when eating like a sumo wrestler slows our feline hero down, he realizes he must train like a wrestler, too. Through hard work and perseverance--and with a little help from a big buddy--SumoKitty is born! A funny and heartwarming story inspired by the Japanese saying "Fall down seven times, stand up eight."
SumoPuppy
by David BiedrzyckiA funny and read-aloud worthy sequel to the best-selling SumoKitty brings two unlikely friends together in this hilarious dog-meets-cat adventure perfect for pet lovers.SumoKitty has taken on an apprentice--but can this eager puppy truly learn the ways of a feline? SumoKitty tries his best to teach an eager but undisciplined puppy the feline ways of catching mice. But this rambunctious newcomer doesn't seem cut out for the job. She drools, snores, and chases away the mice with her constant barking! Can she find a place in the sumo stable--and in SumoKitty's heart?
Sun
by Alison OliverSun, a sporty boy, reconnects with his artistic side in this gorgeous, joyful celebration of creativity that offers an expanded and appealing model for boyhood. Sun loves everything about playing soccer: the cheers, the competition, the winning. But he feels as though something is missing. When he sees his younger brother spread out on the floor, creating a wondrous piece of art, he remembers how much he loves to make things. He goes to the beach to think, and it&’s there that a magical encounter with a fox helps him reconnect with a long-forgotten source of happiness. Simple words and stunning illustrations pair to show us there is more than one way to be a boy…and remind us of the deep satisfaction of creativity.
Sun Bear or Polar Bear: Wild World (Hot and Cold Animals)
by Marilyn EastonDiscover how different animals with the same name can be!Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!
Sun Flower Lion
by Kevin HenkesA sun. A flower. And a lion. With three visual motifs, three colors, and fewer than 200 words, renowned Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times-bestseller Kevin Henkes cracks open the wide world and the youngest child’s endless imagination. This irresistible picture book is a must-have for every reader and every family. On a warm morning, a little lion sleeps under a sun that shines so brightly, it looks like a flower. He dreams the flower is as big as the sun. He dreams the flower is a cookie. He lets his imagination soar. Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes uses simple shapes, limited colors, and a pitch-perfect text to tell Lion’s story in this transcendent picture book. Sun Flower Lion introduces emerging readers to short chapters, action verbs, and adjectives, while bright illustrations transform simple shapes into something magical. Sun Flower Lion will shine at story time and bedtime and for young children just learning how to read on their own.
Sun Moon Star
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Ivan ChermayeffThe only children&’s book by the author of Slaughterhouse-Five &“spins the Nativity tale in a cerebral, humanist direction&” (The New York Times Book Review). Sun Moon Star is the story of the birth of Jesus—as told by Kurt Vonnegut. This children&’s book takes the newborn Jesus&’ perspective, offering beautiful and insightful descriptions of the world from someone newly born into it. In this book, we follow Jesus and meet the people most important to his life—presented in new and surprising ways. A powerful departure from Vonnegut&’s more adult work, Sun Moon Star gives readers a rare glimpse of the writer&’s talent in a format that&’s unique and unexpected. This book&’s well-crafted simplicity is sure to make it a favorite—with both children and adult readers who are Vonnegut fans. &“Vonnegut tells the story of the Nativity in his own original style that&’s both delightful and charming. Complete with illustrations, this is a read suitable for both children and adults alike.&”—The Bookbag, UK &“It&’s Vonnegut&’s descriptions of the sheer newness of human experience (the child&’s &‘fourth dream was simply green. It had never seen/ green/ before&’) that make this an intriguing and memorable perspective on the Incarnation.&”—Publishers Weekly
Sun Power: A Book About Renewable Energy (Earth Matters Ser.)
by Esther PorterWhat makes our car go and our lights glow? Energy! Learn about clean, renewable power made by the sun, wind, water, and the earth.
Sun Up Sun Down (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level M)
by Gail GibbonsDescribes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it regulates life on earth.
Sun Wishes
by Patricia StormsA joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world. “If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends.” So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and illustrator Milan Pavlović, the creative team behind 2019’s beloved bedtime story, Moon Wishes. Join the sun in this gentle imagining of its travels across the sky, lighting up our gloomiest days, celebrating a bountiful harvest, and delighting in the diversity of life around the world. Milan Pavlović’s vibrant watercolor illustrations complement Patricia Storm’s jubilant text. Young readers will be warmed by the sun’s wishes as they spread through the story, inspiring curiosity, gratitude, and the irresistible urge to step outside! Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
Sun and Moon Have a Tea Party
by Yumi HeoIn this perfect bedtime read, the sun and moon argue with each other about what happens during the day and night. Sun and Moon sit down for a tea party, but they soon find out that they see the world very differently. Moon says moms and dads get their kids ready for bed, while Sun says no, they get their children ready for school. So who's right? Well, as the two come to find out, they both are. With the help of Cloud, a gentle mediator, each stays up past their bedtime and sees the world from the other's incredible point of view.Perfect for sleepy listeners, here is a charming young picture book that will also help children see the world from different perspectives.
Sun: Ready-to-read Level 1 (Weather Ready-to-reads Ser.)
by Marion Dane BauerThis book reveals certain facts about the sun and describes why sun is vital to life.
Sundae Fun-Day (Shopkins: Chapter Book)
by Judy Katschke Artful Doodlers Ltd.Peppa-Mint hears that the Cool Dream Ice Cream Parlor, her favorite spot in Shopville, is in danger of closing! She wants to help bring in business--but how? Join Peppa-Mint, Jessicake, Bubbleisha, and Donatina while they cook up a creative way to bring in new customers and save the hot fudge sundaes of Shopville! This original chapter book features fun illustrations on every spread.
Sunday Pancakes
by Maya TatsukawaThis warm, feel-good tale of friends working together to make delicious pancakes is the ultimate comfort food from Geisel Honor creator Maya TatsukawaIt's Sunday! And for Cat that means . . . pancakes! But Cat is out out of eggs and milk—maybe inviting friends will fix that. Luckily, Rabbit and Bear have the missing ingredients covered, and these friends get to work baking stacks and stacks and STACKS of pancakes! There may be a few spills and oops along the way, but pancakes—and friends—don't have to be perfect to be wonderful. Included in the story is a simple recipe so readers can enjoy making pancakes of their own!