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Karen's grandmothers

Martin, Ann M.,


"When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music. And she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot. Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?"--
Date Published:2024

The dirt book : poems about animals that live beneath our feet

Harrison, David L. (David Lee), 1937-,


Includes notes about dirt and the organisms that live in it. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May2021. Kirkus Review, May2021. School Library Journal, June2021. "A collection of poems about dirt and the many organisms that live there such as grubs, trap door spiders, moles, earthworms, chipmunks, and doodlebugs"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Duck on a bike

Shannon, David, 1959-


A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too.
Date Published:2002

Something's wrong : a bear, a hare, and some underwear

John, Jory,


Booklist, September 15,2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March2021. Horn book, July2021. Horn Book, July2021. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus starred, January 15,2021. Kirkus Starred, January2021. Publisher's Weekly, January 25,2021. Publishers Weekly, January2021. School library journal starred, April2021. School Library Journal starred, April2021. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March2021. Jeff the bear is sure he has forgotten something when he sets out from home, but none of the animals he meets initially inform him that he is only wearing his underwear, until he reaches his friend Anders the hare--who quickly thinks of a way to avoid embarrassing Jeff, by starting a fashion trend.
Date Published:2021

Booklist, September 15,2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March2021. Horn book, July2021. Horn Book, July2021. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus starred, January 15,2021. Kirkus Starred, January2021. Publisher's Weekly, January 25,2021. Publishers Weekly, January2021. School library journal starred, April2021. School Library Journal starred, April2021. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March2021. Jeff the bear is sure he has forgotten something when he sets out from home, but none of the animals he meets initially inform him that he is only wearing his underwear, until he reaches his friend Anders the hare--who quickly thinks of a way to avoid embarrassing Jeff, by starting a fashion trend.

Date Published:2021

Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

Keating, Jess,


Booklist, May 01, 2017. Booklist, May 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. Library Media Connection, November 2017. Publishers Weekly, June 2017. School library journal, June 2017. School Library Journal, June 2017. At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname "Shark Lady.".
Date Published:2017

Booklist, May 01, 2017. Booklist, May 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. Library Media Connection, November 2017. Publishers Weekly, June 2017. School library journal, June 2017. School Library Journal, June 2017. At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname "Shark Lady.".

Date Published:2017

The shark attacks of 1916

Tarshis, Lauren,


Based on: The shark attacks of 1916 / Lauren Tarshis. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. School library journal, December 2010. Wilson Children's core collection. Ten-year-old Chet Roscow, who had been thrilled by the news of an aggressive great white shark attacking people all along the Atlantic coast, goes swimming with his friends in Springfield, New Jersey, one day, and wonders if he sees a shark in the water.
Date Published:2020

Based on: The shark attacks of 1916 / Lauren Tarshis. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. School library journal, December 2010. Wilson Children's core collection. Ten-year-old Chet Roscow, who had been thrilled by the news of an aggressive great white shark attacking people all along the Atlantic coast, goes swimming with his friends in Springfield, New Jersey, one day, and wonders if he sees a shark in the water.

Date Published:2020

The shark attacks of 1916

Tarshis, Lauren,


In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories. Includes information about the attacks.
Date Published:2010

Poetry comics

Snider, Grant,


"A collection of illustrated poems about everything from new shoes and falling leaves to friendship and growing up"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Candy corn

Stevenson, James,


A collection of short poems with titles such as "The Morning After Halloween," "Dumpsters," and "What Frogs Say To Each Other."
Date Published:1999

An author's odyssey

Colfer, Chris, 1990-,


"In order to end the Masked Man's literary army, the twins and their friends must enter Conner's short stories, where they find allies in unexpected places."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

The madman of Piney Woods

Curtis, Christopher Paul,


Companion book to: Elijah of Buxton. Even though it is now 1901, the people of Buxton, Canada (originally a settlement of runaway slaves) and Chatham, Canada are still haunted by two events of half a century before--the American Civil War, and the Irish potato famine, and the lasting damage those events caused to the survivors.
Date Published:2014

Stranded! : a mostly true story from Iceland

Ævar Þór Benediktsson, 1984-


"This is a story about my grandfather: how he got stranded on a volcanic island, was almost turned into barbecue and found the most important moment in the world."--
Date Published:2023

Make me giggle : writing your own silly story

Loewen, Nancy, 1964-,


An illustrated introduction to writing a silly story that provides tips and instructions on writing an original story and offers a sample.
Date Published:2010

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2022

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.

Date Published:2022

Niko draws a feeling

Raczka, Bob,


Booklist, March 2017. Catholic Library World, June 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Kirkus Review, March 2017. Publisher's Weekly, January 2017. School Library Journal starred, February 2017. "No one understands the abstract pictures that Niko draws until a new friend sees the thought and feeling within his shapes and forms"--
Date Published:2017

Fox + Chick. The quiet boat ride and other stories /

Ruzzier, Sergio, 1966-,


Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Kirkus Review, February 2019. School Library Journal starred, March 2019. Fox enjoys quiet boat rides and watching the sunrise, but Chick is noisy and hyperactive and frequently disrupts their adventures--nevertheless they remain friends and enjoy their time together.
Date Published:2019

The last beekeeper

Cartaya, Pablo,


Booklist. Kirkus Review. Publishers Weekly. Booklist, June2022. Kirkus Review, May2022. Publishers Weekly, May2022. To prove that she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed, twelve-year-old Yolanda learns that her survival rests on the rediscovery of a long-extinct beehive that could be the answer to everything.
Date Published:2022

The flight of dragons : the fourth tale from the five kingdoms

French, Vivian,


On Gracie Gillypot's birthday, greedy, chocolate-hungry twins awaken the banished Old Malignant One, and unless Gracie can find a powerful, long-forgotten dragon's egg, the Five Kingdoms may succumb to evil magic and Total Oblivion.
Date Published:2011

EllRay Jakes is a rock star

Warner, Sally, 1946-,


Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes decides to "borrow" his father's crystals to impress his classmates, but his plan to return the crystals before his father notices goes awry.
Date Published:2012

The little red hen

Little red hen.


Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Horn Book, October 2011. Kirkus Review. Library Journal. School Library Journal. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2012. The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it.
Date Published:2011

Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Horn Book, October 2011. Kirkus Review. Library Journal. School Library Journal. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2012. The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it.

Date Published:2011