Catalog Search Results
1) Dream street
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Real-life cousins pay gorgeous homage to the street they grew up on and the loving community that made their childhood special"--
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Offers essays from African American civil rights activist James Baldwin alongside over 100 photographs of both him and prominent figures and events in the history of the civil rights movement. Includes an original introduction to these historical writings from U.S. Congressman John Lewis, along with photo captions by Baldwin's sister Gloria Karefa-Smart.
7) Wabi Sabi
Author
Language
English
Description
Wabi Sabi, a cat living in the city of Kyoto, learns about the Japanese concept of beauty through simplicity as she asks various animals she meets about the meaning of her name.
8) Goldilicious
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A little girl and her brother play with her imaginary gold-horned unicorn that can float on water, fly, and turn herself into a fairy princess.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Brings to life a not too distant history of immigration to Ellis Island. When it's time for nine-year-old Gittel and her mother to leave their homeland behind and go to America for the promise of a new life, a health inspection stops any chance of Gittel's mother joining her daughter on the voyage. Knowing she may never see her mother again, Gittel must find the courage within herself to leave her family behind"--
Author
Language
English
Description
Illustrations by a lettering artist and easy-to-read text reveal ways to be helpful, patient, gentle, honest, generous, grateful, and especially kind. This book is a reminder to all readers, young and old, that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world -- we just have to remember to be kind to one another.
11) Corduroy
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
1st Grade Reading
Children's Picture Book Classics
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Children's Picture Book Classics
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Description
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.
12) Wolves
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Barbara Reid reimagines everyone's favorite Christmas poem in her own extraordinary style, featuring a lively cast of young creatures anticipating the most exciting night of the year! The classic poem is brought to life by her signature Plasticine illustrations, full of humor and astonishing detail, making this a Christmas treasure to read year after year"--
14) You matter to me
Author
Language
English
Description
"Biscuit the dog is adopted from the shelter and loves his new home and his new human family. The dad, especially, takes good care of Biscuit and is the person who walks him the most. But Biscuit soon realizes that not everyone shares his feelings about his human. His human is Black, and some people in the neighborhood are scared by that. Some people hold their purses closer, or tighten their grip on their children's hands. With honest, age-appropriate...
15) Trucks
Author
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel the roads daily. Young readers will learn about pickup trucks, big rigs, and monster trucks in this simple introduction.
16) This jazz man
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Presents an introduction to jazz music and nine well-known jazz musicians, set to the rhythm of the traditional song, "This Old Man." Includes brief facts about each musician.
17) Chicks
Author
Language
English
Description
"Chicks introduces emergent readers to the world of a newborn chick while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Foals
Author
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs take emergent readers through a day in the life of a newborn foal. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.