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Turning Pages: My Life Story
by Sonia SotomayorSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time!As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible.In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page.Praise for Turning Pages:* "A sincere and insightful autobiography that also demonstrates the power of the written word. A winning addition to libraries that serve young readers." --School Library Journal, starred review"A personal and appealing book made to inspire." --Booklist"A thoughtful introduction to both the power of reading and an inspiring role model." --Kirkus Reviews"This book would be great as a read-aloud for class discussions of the Supreme Court, or United States government, or of important people in public service. It would also be good for independent reading by students interested in biographies or political figures." --School Library Connection
Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell: A book About Feeling Shy (Behavior Matters Ser.)
by Sue GravesThis new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers.Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant set with illustrated animals is designed for sharing in a classroom, or at home, with key discussion words that pop in bold type.
Turtle and Rabbit (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by David Opie Wendy SvecNIMAC-sourced textbook
Turtle and Snake Go Camping (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Kate SpohnTurtle and Snake are going camping. Where should they put their tent? They splash through a brook, climb over some rocks, and paddle across a pond, before they find the perfect spot. But the forest is a little too scary at night. These endearing characters help beginning readers gain confidence.
Turtle and Snake's Day at the Beach (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Kate SpohnTurtle and Snake are ready for summer and their first stop is the beach. They're going to look for seashells, surf, and enter the big sand castle contest. But every time they turn around, their sand castle gets wiped out by the waves. Will they be able to build a new one in time for the contest?
Turtle in a Tree
by Neesha HudsonA spare and laugh-out-loud-funny picture book about seeing only half the full picture . . . and admitting when you're not quite all the way right.A greyhound swears there's a turtle in the tree. A bulldog says it's a squirrel. After all, a turtle in a tree? Who's ever heard of such a thing? But their argument leads to a most surprising discovery . . . that maybe neither one of them is all the way wrong, or all the way right, and friendship is all about listening to someone else's perspective.
Turtle's Penguin Day
by Valeri GorbachevTurtle is so excited by the book about penguins that his dad reads him at bedtime that he decides he wants to be a penguin. So the next morning, he creates a penguin costume, grabs his book, and heads for the schoolbus. His kindergarten classmates are thrilled. They all want to be penguins too! Turtle shows his book to his teacher, and all day long he and his classmates do as the penguins do--they slide down the slide on their bellies during recess, form a waddling conga line at music time, and snack on goldfish crackers. It's a super-cool penguin day! This delightful picture book from Valeri Gorbachev is a perfect blueprint for teachers (and kids) to plan penguin days of their own.
Turtles (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Jodi HuelinDid you know that some turtles can live for 80 years? Or that some turtles are as big as cars? Learn all about turtles in this easy-to-read book.
Turtles (Readers)
by Laura MarshTake a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Tut, Tut (Time Warp Trio #6)
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithIf it wasn't hard enough keeping track of each other while time traveling thanks to THE BOOK, now there's a third party - a SISTER - to keep track of. Can the Time Warp Trio get themselves, and all their baggage out of ancient Egypt before any one of them is mumified?
Tutus Aren't My Style
by Linda SkeersEmma loves lizards and pirates and cowboy boots, so when a package arrives from Uncle Leo, she doesn?t know what to do with the ballerina costume inside. ?I don?t know how to be a ballerina,? Emma says. She flops when she should float, she trips when she should twirl, and her music sounds like burping! But when she decides to make her own rules about how to be a ballerina, Emma?s style prevails in her triumphant dance debut.
Twas the Night Before Christmas: Edited By Santa Claus For The Benefit Of Children Of The 21st Century (Xist Children's Books)
by Clement C. Moore Sofia SitaThe creatures are stirring in this perennial holiday favorite as they wait for Santa Clause to arrive. An animal-centric take on the classic. Clement C. Moore&’s original poem, &“A Visit from St. Nicholas,&” has been brought to lovable life by the talented Sofia Sita. In this edition, the beloved poem is joined with delightful illustrations imagining the visit from the house&’s animals&’ perspectives. Children will be delighted to snuggle in for story time on Christmas Eve and wait for their own visit from Santa Claus after reading this book.
Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Clement Clarke MooreIt's a quiet Christmas Eve. The snow is fresh and white, the kids are tucked in and dreaming, and even the mice are snug in their homes. But wait—what's that clatter? This classic Christmas poem was first published anonymously in a newspaper 1823, and it later appeared in an anthology of poetry from the American author Clement Clarke Moore in 1844. This unabridged version from a 1912 edition includes color illustrations from American artist Jessie Willcox Smith.
Twelfth Night: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of Twelfth Night and an easy-to-understand translation.Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary
Twelve Days of Kindness
by Irene LathamInspired by "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book illustrates the many different forms that kindness can take, from veteran picture book author Irene Latham.On the first day of kindness, I will give to you a hug that&’s warm and true.There are many ways to be kind. Follow one girl as she expresses gratitude through kind deeds all her own—a smile or encouraging word or even shared snacks—and discovers one act of kindness inspires another. In this heartwarming lyrical text, twelve acts of everyday kindness are set to the tune of &“The Twelve Days of Christmas.&” Along with vibrant and warm illustrations, this joyous read-aloud celebrates how small acts of kindness can be practiced at any age.
Twelve Dinging Doorbells
by Tameka Fryer BrownA cumulative all-holiday carol packed to the brim with family, food, love, and Black joy, especially perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, graduations, and all family celebrations. <p><p>Every holiday, aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and neighbors come over to eat, sing, and celebrate life. But all our main character can think about is the sweet potato pie Granny makes just for her. As tables fill with baked macaroni and cheese, chitlins, and other sides a-steaming, she and Granny move the pie to keep it intact. The task becomes tricker as the room grows with dancing and card games and pie cravings. Just when all seems lost and there’s no more pie, Granny pulls out a sweet surprise. <p><p>Written to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” Twelve Dinging Doorbells is exuberant. Author Tameka Fryer Brown’s cumulative rhyme is impossible to resist, and the humorous details in Ebony Glenn’s cut-paper collage will welcome readers to this party again and again.
Twelve Who Followed Jesus
by Sarah FletcherThis book tells how the disciples came to follow Jesus and how He commissioned them "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:18-22; 9:9-13; 10:1-42; Luke 5:1-11; and John 1:43-51). The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. Other Arch books are available in this library.
Twenty Is Too Many
by Kate DukeTwenty guinea pigs can be too many--especially if all of them are crammed on a small and tipsy boat. In this charming and boisterous book about subtraction, the guinea pigs begin to jump ship, each in his or her own funny and unique way. While children follow the story of the ever-shrinking gang of guinea pigs, they can count the furry pals leaping on and around oversized numerals representing the number of cavorting cavies on the page. A simple equation that shows the subtraction is printed along the bottom of each spread, reinforcing the concept.Like its successful predecessor, One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough, this book tells a story while teaching a number concept.
Twice Upon a Marigold: Part Comedy, Part Tragedy, Part Two (Upon A Marigold Ser.)
by Jean FerrisSince Queen Olympia's fateful fall into the river, newlyweds Christian and Marigold have been living happily ever after. And they had every intention of keeping it that way--until they find out that Olympia may not be as gone as they thought. Turns out Olympia is alive and well in a faraway village, having lost her memory after her ill-timed tumble. But one day she awakes and remembers her previous glory as queen. Accompanied by Lazy Susan (Sleeping Beauty's slacker sister) and Stan Lucasa (a gentleman with a surprising destiny), Olympia returns, determined to take back the kingdom. Yet, thanks to a cast of familiar characters, grabbing the throne may not be as easy as Olympia thinks!
Twilight's Grand Finale (Unicorn University #5)
by Daisy SunshineTwilight shares her creativity in the fifth book of this sparkly new chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Unicorn University is putting on a carnival for past students and their families, and Twilight has been chosen to be in charge of the decorations! She can&’t wait to show her family, who&’s attending the celebration, how far she&’s come since her first day of school. In addition to designing the booths and banners, Twilight&’s also tasked with arranging a grand finale that&’s supposed to be a magical end to a magical day. And what could be better than a fireworks display put on by a famous dragon? But when Twilight finds out the fireworks show must be cancelled, she fears the whole day is ruined. Her visiting sisters aren&’t making things easier, either. Can Twilight take charge and show them she&’s capable of saving the carnival?
Twilight, Say Cheese! (Unicorn University #1)
by Daisy SunshineTwilight struggles with first day of school jitters in the first book of this sparkly new chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!It&’s Twilight&’s first day at Unicorn University, and she&’s nervous from the tip of her sparkly horn to the end of her shimmery tail. And when Twilight gets nervous, sometimes she loses control of her magic power, and turns invisible by mistake! But she can&’t help her feelings. What if the other unicorns laugh at her power? What if she doesn&’t make any friends? To make matters worse, the first day of school is also class picture day. With everything going on, Twilight keeps accidentally flickering out of sight, until finally she turns invisible…and realizes she can&’t turn herself back! Can Twilight reappear in time for the class picture?
Twin Knights (Princess Knight Ser.)
by Osamu TezukaA gem from the fifties when the legendary master was most deeply involved in girls' comics, Twin Knights is more than just a sequel to the shojo manga milestone Princess Knight. More close addressing issue of station as well as gender, this one-volume tale has all the antic innocence of the early Tezuka even as it revises the more famous works' premise, doing away with the conceit of "boy and girl hearts" and invoking the vagaries of chance and power in their place.
Twin Magic: Lost Tooth Rescue! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Kate LedgerGirls are sure to love this sparkly new reader series from Kate Ledger!*GLITTER ON THE COVER!*Lottie and Mia are twins with special magic powers--together, they can move objects with their minds! In the first book in this easy-to-read series, Lottie and Mia help a classmate recover her lost tooth. These Super Twins follow a trail of glitter and use their powers to save the day!
Twin Magic: School Bully, Beware! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Kate LedgerCheck out the second book in Kate Ledger's sparkly new reader series!Lottie and Mia are twins with very special magic powers. In the second book in the series, these Super Twins put their heads together to recover a ball that was thrown up into a tree during recess. It was thrown there by the new kid--who seems like one BIG bully! In the end, Lottie and Mia (and their friend Toby!) all befriend the school bully. *GLITTER ON THE COVER!*
Twinderella, A Fractioned Fairy Tale
by Corey Rosen SchwartzTurns out you only know half of the story of Cinderella. Learn the rest in this mathmatically enjoyable fractioned fairy tale!Cinderella had a twin sister, Tinderella. They each did half the housework, half the mending, and half the mean step-sister tending. But when they meet only one prince, what will they do? The whole story has twice the magic and double the fun! From the author The Three Ninja Pigs comes the fractioned fairy tale of Cinderella and her less-famous sister.