Children's Literature Portfolio by Tabby Littlefield

Thank you, Mr. Falker, Patricia Polacco, Scholastic 1998

littlefield4954 — 2023-08-23 12:22:25 UTC

This book is about a little girl who has a hard time in school because of her reading ability. Throughout the book she faces many challenges, death, bullying, moving but most of all reading. Although she had escaped the grip of most of her teachers, she finally landed herself in a classroom with a teacher that saw right through her, Mr. Falker. With the help of him, she learned to sound out letters, words, sentences, and was eventually able to read.

Junie B. Jones and her Big Fat Mouth, Barbara Park Random House 1993

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Junie B. is having trouble figuring out what she wanted to dress up for, for career day. After experiencing an interaction with the janitor, she realizes that the janitor does all of her favorite things. Junie B. dressed up as the janitor, and although the whole class made fun of her career choice, after a special visit from the janitor, the whole class was enamored with the job choice.

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook, Barbara Park, Random House 1997

littlefield4954 — 2023-08-23 18:17:27 UTC

In this book, Junie B. was so excited to show off her new mittens to the whole class and wear them everywhere she went. Sadly though, during recess they were stolen. Junie B. went on a long adventure to the "Lost and Found" box learning a valuable lesson, to return things when they are found. Junie B. ends up finding her gloves but ends up learning that "finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a good or moral thing to do.

Magic Tree House #6: Afternoon on the Amazon

littlefield4954 — 2023-08-23 18:33:07 UTC

Jack and Annie are on a mission to help their friend Morgan. In order to do so, magic from books guide them on the way, showing the materials they need to bring together from all over the world, and to help they along their journey. In this book, Annie and Jack were transported to the Amazon rainforest, and learned about all the scary animals that live there. In the end, the children reflect on their travels and see that the amazon isn't so scary if you don't mess with it, animals are just being themselves and we should not bother them or the rainforest.

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, Barbara Park, Random House 1993

littlefield4954 — 2023-08-24 01:12:01 UTC

When Junie B. finds out she is going to have a baby sibling, she is very unsure how to feel. When the time came and Junie B's mom was at the hospital, she got to stay home all alone with her Grandpa. In the morning when her Grandma came home from the hospital, she referred to the baby as a "cute monkey". This really confused Junie B. When she got to school, she told all her friends about her real, life, monkey brother. Competitions were being held to see who would be able to meet her baby brother first. Although the competitions got a little out of hand, at the end of the day Junie B. found out that sometimes adults say things that can be confusing. And that her brother really wasn't a monkey, just a really cute baby!

Salt in His Shoes, Deloris Jordan with Roslyn Jordan, Scholastic 2000

littlefield4954 — 2023-08-25 12:46:35 UTC

Michael was a little boy who was struggling while playing pickup basketball at the park, because he felt like he was not tall enough. When he went home and expressed his feelings to his mom, she told him to put salt in his shoes. She told him that once he puts salt in his shoes though, he has to be patient, practice and do what she tells him. While waiting to grow, Michael practices and practices basketball, and starts to eat more and more vegetables. Once Michael feels like he has grown enough, he went back to the park to play basketball again. Although, he did not grow much, from all of his practice Michael felt so confident that he volunteered to take the last shot of the game.

You are Special, Max Lucado, Crossway Books 1997

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-11 12:16:46 UTC

This book is about the Wemmicks, little wooden people. They all live together in a village and give each other stars and dots. The stars represent good things and happiness, and the dots represent weird, and sad things. One little Wemmick goes on a journey of figuring out the meaning of the dots and how to get them to fall off. He learns that he should not care what other Wemmicks think of him, becuase they are all the same, and that he is loved by his creater.

I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer, Scholastic 1998

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 12:19:04 UTC

The little boy in the book takes us through his day and how sometimes he has a hard time remembering. He gets in trouble with his mom but ends the day he remembers to love on his mom and give her a kiss before bed.

Field-Trip Fiasco, Julie Danneberg, Charlesbridge 2015

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 12:31:28 UTC

Mrs. Fiasco set out to make the field trip to the zoo the best one yet. Through experience, she knew it would tale a lot of planning. Throughout the story, different tips are presented to the reader on how to enhance the experience of the field trip. At the end of the book we see that instead of focusing on the observation assignment presented, it was a lot more fun and intriguing to focus on the present.

Read to Tiger, S.J. Fore, Penguin Young Readers 2010

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 12:36:52 UTC

The little boy in the book is trying to read a book on the couch, but his tiger keeps distracting him. At the end of the book, the little boy learns the tiger wants the boy to read to him, so the tiger becomes quiet and allows the boy to read.

The Paperboy, Dav Pilkey, Scholastic 1997

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 12:41:07 UTC

The book is about a little boy and his dog who get up before "the world wakes up" to deliver the newspaper to the surrounding neighbors. He knows the route by heart, and by the time that the sun comes up and people start moving, the boy and his dog are back into bed.

The Christmas Story, Jane Werner, Golden Books 1952

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 12:44:17 UTC

This books tells the story of the birth of Jesus. It takes us along the way as Joseph and Mary try to find an inn to stay in, the birth of Jesus and has the three wise men pictured.

First Day Jitters, Julie Danneberg, Charlesbridge 2000

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-13 16:11:12 UTC

It is the first day of school and Sarah has the jitters about going to her new school. She made many excuses she finally rolled out of bed nervously for the day she had ahead of her. When she got to school she was met by the principle and walked to her room. At the end of the book we find out Sarah was the new teacher!

I Wanna New Room, Karen Kaufman, Penguin Group 2010

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-25 18:03:42 UTC

This book is about Alex, wanting his own room. He writes letters back and forth with his parents and brother, complaining and explaining why he deserves his own room. He this just because he has a baby sister, doesn't mean he has to share a room with his younger brother. At the end of the book, his dad decided to meet him in the middle and build him his very own treehouse that he can go and use to get out of his room. This book can be used to learn about compromising.

Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words From Accessories to Zany, by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, HarperCollinsPublisher 2008

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-25 18:08:41 UTC

This book defines and explains different fancy words that Fancy Nancy likes to use. They give examples of each word and it goes through the alphabet, teaching kids new vocabulary and how to use it.

If You Give A Cat A Cupcake, by Laura Numeroff, HarperCollins Publishers 2008

littlefield4954 — 2023-09-25 18:13:43 UTC

In this book, it will start off with a cat asking for some sprinkles on his cupcake. While getting sprinkles, he will get distracted which will lead him down a rabbit hole of a lot of adventures. Once he gets to the end of his day, different things will lead up to him, finally remembering what he originally set out to do, put sprinkles on his cupcake. The book finishes by the cat pouring sprinkles all over his plain cupcake.

Cheyenne Again, Eve Bunting, Clarion Books 1995

littlefield4954 — 2023-10-04 12:41:36 UTC

This book is about a young (10) native boy, that is taken from his parents and put into a boarding school. Here they would try to strip him of his identity, culture, and memories of his past and assimilate him into the "norms" of society. He was taught new skills, and went to school. He was met with a live saving teacher that told him to never forget were he came from and to never forget the old memories and experiences he has had.

Who Would Win? Ultimate Shark Rumble, Jerry Pallotta, Scholastic 2020

littlefield4954 — 2023-10-09 12:34:42 UTC

This book shows informational facts about sharks and their distinct characteristics from each type of shark. The author then compares sharks to each other to see who would win in a fight. They start with 16 fights and with bracket play, the reader finds out what shark rules the sea. Not to spoil it, but the tiger shark wins!

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, Scholastic 2010

littlefield4954 — 2023-10-09 12:57:35 UTC

This story is about a little girl who during segregation attended a formally all-white elementary school. She kept going to school regardless of the mobs that formed outside of the school. She seemed unfazed during school, even though she was the only one in the school building. She kept working through the trauma and ended up graduating.

Henry's Freedom Box, Levine and Nelson, Scholastic 2007

littlefield4954 — 2023-10-27 13:02:26 UTC

Henry was born into slavery and was given to his ill master's son. While working for his son, Henry created a family and they were taken from him after being sold. Henry was beaten by his master when his work was not done right. He decided that he needed to find a way to become free. He met up with a white man who believed everyone should be free, who ultimately helped him mail himself to Philadelphia. He was in the box, cramped, for 27 hours.

Mighty Jackie, Marissa Moss, Simon and Schuster 2004

littlefield4954 — 2023-10-27 13:06:35 UTC

Jackie was only 17 when she played in the MLB. She was the first and only female baseball player that pitched in the big leagues. She faced a lot of opposition but despite that, she continued to pitch because it was something that she loved to do. She faced Babe Ruth and stuck him out! No one could believe it. After that she was not able to pitch again and was never able to pitch in the World Series.

Narwhals, Camilla de la Bedoyere, 2019 Quarto Publishing

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-03 12:53:22 UTC

This is an informational book about Narwhals. It tells about how Narwhals breathe, swim, tusk, find food, how they travel, their babies, predators, and more! It also tells about how narwhals communicate and that they click, whistle, and squeak.

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, Mercer Mayer, Western Publishing Company 1982

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-03 13:03:21 UTC

Little Critter in the story is trying to help his parents with Christmas. The more he would try to help, the more problems he would run into. He was so excited for Christmas though, his parents couldn't be mad at him!

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-06 14:02:48 UTC

This book is about a mystery at a party of a stolen phone and game player. The twist though is that the party is an April Fool's party and everyone is playing tricks on each other. It is fun because Nancy and her friends do solve the mystery but at the end, there is a twist!

That's not my kitten, Fiona Watt, Usborne 2001

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 12:59:07 UTC

This book is an interactive touch book explaining why each kitten is no the right kitten.

The Crayon's Book of Feelings, Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Philomel Books 2021

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The Pout-Pout Fish, Deborah Dissen, Farrar Stratus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2014

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 13:03:54 UTC

This nook is about pout-pout fish and that he believes that he will always pout because he was born this way. He encounters a lot of friends who try to turn that frown upside down. Until, a kiss-kiss fish comes along and gives him a big kiss. He learns that he does not have to be sad and pouty and that he is happy and a kiss-kiss fish.

Just Because, Matthew McMonaughey, Penguin Random House

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 13:05:29 UTC

This book is all about learning, and mistakes don't define you. It also shows that if you are being bullied or put down that you can still be happy and bright. It shows to not let your circumstances define you.

Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss, Random House 1957

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:40:19 UTC

Sally and her brother were sitting board while their mother was out of the house on a rainy day. There was nothing to do when all of the sudden the Cat in the Hat showed up. He wanted to play a game but made a BIG mess! He then brought Thing 1 and Thing 2 which made the mess worse. The children were finally able to catch both of them before their mother got back but, they were still left with a mess. Thankfully, the Cat in the Hat came back and fixed the house all up and then vanished right before their mother came back.

Happy Birthday To You!, Dr. Seuss, Random House 1959

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:42:17 UTC

This book is about the Great Birthday Bird. If it is your birthday, whatever your name, wherever you live, the birthday bird will come and pick you up to do whatever you want. You can go to grand places and see amazing things.

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, Dr.Seuss, Random House 1960

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:44:14 UTC

This is a fun rhyming book that takes the reader though a whole adventure of different things. By the end of the book it's hard to remember where you even started, but it is fun for students to read and listen along to.

The Stinky Wonky Donkey, Craig Smith, Scholastic 2009

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:46:05 UTC

This is a rhyming book about Dinky Donkey decideing what animal she likes the best. She found out from listing all of her top favorites that she is hoof-hearted because she LOVES any animals with hoofs!

a very CRANKY book, Angela and Toby DiTerlizzi, Jacket Art 2023

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:49:19 UTC

This is a funny story about a cranky book, in fact this book is the cranky book. The book does not want to get read or read anything! But today he started feeling less cranky, so we could finally read him, but guess what! We were already done with the book, so maybe next time we pick up the book, he will be less cranky!

Giraffe is too Tall doe this Book, DK Ryland, Jacket Art 2023

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:51:26 UTC

This book is all about a giraffe not being able to fit in the book because of how tall his neck is! With lots of twists and turns, the animals finally decided to climb onto the giraffes neck so everyone could be apart of the book!

I am Ruby Bridges, Ruby Bridges, Jacket Illustration 2022

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:53:36 UTC

This is an autobiography about Ruby Bridges bring the first African American student in an all white school. It introduces important vocabulary about the 1960s (segregation, Brown vs. Board of Education, etc.) and shows how awesome it is to be the first!

Butts on The Run!, Dawn McMillan, Dover Publications 2023

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:56:45 UTC

This cute book is about a boy trying to run but his butt is so big that it slows him down. He figures out he needs to eat right and do some exercises to get his butt in shape. He practices and practices and finally is able to run as fast as he can with his big butt and finishes second in the race!

The Smart Cookie, Jory John and Pete Oswald, HarperCollins Publications 2021

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 15:59:26 UTC

This book is about a cookie that is having a hard time in school and is not fitting in well. She makes mistakes in front of the class and although she doesn't get stuff right all of the time, she tries really really hard. One day, her teacher gave her an assignment to do something original. After lots of thinking she came up with a poem, and everyone loved it. She saw that everyone was good at a lot of different things and it's okay to be different.

Don't worry, little crab, Chris Haughton, Candlewick Press 2019

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 16:02:13 UTC

This book is about a little crab who was nervous to go into the big ocean. With the big crabs help, he jumped into the ocean concurring his fears. He saw so many amazing things, he didn't even want to go home. This shows that overcoming your fears can open your eyes to new amazing things.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning, Lemony Snicket, HarperCollins 1999

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 16:06:20 UTC

This novel is about a family with three children who go though and experience unfortunate events. The first event starts out with their parents perishing in a dire and they are left with only each other. Mr. Poe, a family friend, helps to grant the families whished by sending the kids to the closest family member who happens to be Count Olaf. Count Olaf is an evil man who just wants to get a hold of the family fortune. The kids have to work together to overcome adversity and hardships. But book one is just the beginning...

Halloween and Day of the Dead: Traditions around the World, Joan Axelrod-Contrada

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-08 18:20:31 UTC

This is an informational book about Halloween night and the history of Halloween. It also tells about the Day of the Dead and Traditions that various countries do around the world. It shows pictures of the different traditions and a picture of a map of where the country is. It also highlights vocabulary words.

The Keeping Quilt, Patricia Polacco, Aladin Picture Books 1988

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 00:19:58 UTC

This book is about Patricia Polacco, and about a quilt that has been passed down through her family for four generations. The quilt was made out of her great-great grandmas clothes she wore while immigrating from Russia.

Memoirs of a Hamster, Devin Scillioan, Sleeping Bear Press 2013

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 13:16:50 UTC

This cute story is about a hamster named Seymore. He loved his life until he started doubting what he knew because his cat sister was telling him about how amazing it was outside of his cage. Little did he know that his sister wanted to eat him! Although it was a scary couple of nights outside his cage, Seymore made it back to his cage and was the happiest hamster ever!

Rosie Revere Engineer, Andrea Beaty, ABRAMS 2013

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 13:46:58 UTC

Rosie was quiet and liked to collect lots of things that she could use to create new inventions. She built her uncle a cheese hat and he laughed at her and her invention. She threw it in the back of her closet because she was ashamed. That changed when her aunt came. Her aunt dreamed of flying through the sky. She stayed up all night to think of what to make, but when she made the flying machine, it crashed and her aunt laughed at her. She vowed to never build anything again. Her aunt pulled her in and was so happy and told her she did it! The flying machine was in the air flying, the first try was a success. She got her peers to start building things to. Failure is not true unless you give up.

Carla's Sandwich, Debbie Herman, Flashlight Press 2004

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 14:22:28 UTC

Carla always brings weird sandwich's to school. All of her classmates make fun of her everyday because she is weird and likes to eat weird things. Until one day, one of her classmates forgot their sandwich. Carla offered hers, but he didn't want it. But, eventually he got so hungry he took a bite....then another....then another. The whole class watched in disbelief that the sandwich was actually good? So everyone the next day brought weird sandwich's, and Carla brought a normal one. She said, she just likes to be different.

Arnie the Doughnut, Laurie Keller, Macmillan Publishers 2003

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 14:34:00 UTC

This book is about the life of a doughnut. From being made, to getting chosen in the case out of all of the other doughnuts. When he and his human got home he was placed on a plate, and then his human held him, so sweet. Until he saw he was headed towards his mouth! He found out that his human eats doughnuts every day, and that all his friends have been eaten! Arnie called the bakery to warn them that people were trying to eat the doughnuts that they made! Arnie then accepted his fate, but then his human decided not to eat him. His owner and Arnie decided that he would act as his doughnut dog.

If I Ran for President, Catherine Stier, Albert Whitman & Company 2007

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 14:42:03 UTC

This book is a book about a little kid telling about what it would be like if he ran for President. It is an informational book because it tells about electoral voting, campaigning, and different things that presidential elects have to do.

Turkey Trouble, Mac Maron, Two Lions 2012

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Thanksgiving was coming up and Turkey was nervous that Farmer Jake was going to eat him. Turkey decided to dress up like different animals on the farm so that the farmer wouldn't eat him. Turkey dressed as a pizza delivery driver and brought the family pizza so they would not eat him. The family liked the pizza and decided to eat it instead of a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Quackenstein Hatches a Family, Sudipta-Bardhan-Quallen, Abrams Books, 2021

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 15:57:15 UTC

Quack was sad that he was by himself and had no one to be with. He decided to adopt an egg so that he would never be alone again. When the egg hatched, a beast came out of the egg. It squeezed the duck hard, he was so nervous, until it said, "hey dad". Quack was so excited because it was a nice baby platypus.

Guji Guji, Robert Gillaume, Kane Miller Book Publishers 2004

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This book is about an egg that rolled into a duck nest. When the eggs hatch, Guji Guji came out looking different. One day some alligators came out of the water, and they looked just like Guji Guji. They started making fun of him because he was acting like a duck. Guji Guji had to figure out how to stop the other alligators from eating his family. He came up with a plan which made the alligators run and saved the ducks.

How I Learned Geography, Uri Shulevitz, Farrar, Strus and Giroux Books 2008

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 16:07:16 UTC

The little boy's village was burned during a war. His family fled and his dad bought a map. The boy hung up the map and studied it. He explored the map making rhymes, and experiencing with his imagination what it would be like far far away from the room he was in.

Food Around The Word, Charles Murphy, Gareth Stevens 2011

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-13 17:11:41 UTC

This book tells about food from around the world. It tells about different dishes and what they are made of along with different types of animals each country eats.

Catching the Moon, Crystal Hubband, Linen Press 2015

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-15 13:25:11 UTC

This book is about Marcenia and her love for baseball. She knew everything about baseball and loved playing the sport. One day, a baseball manager came and was hosting a camp. Even after hitting a home run in front of him and playing her best, Mr. Street said that the camp was only for boys. She decided she had to do something about it. One day she stole home and scored the winning run, which made Mr. Street allow her to attend the camp. But, when she got home, her dad was not happy and told her that she could not go to the camp because they could not afford cleats for her. The next day she showed up at the baseball field, Mr. Street gave her a box with new cleats in it. This allowed her to go play in the baseball camp.

The Wretched Stone, Chris Van Alburg, Houghton Miffen Company 1991

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-15 13:48:13 UTC

This book is about a crew on a boat going onto an island and finding a stone. The crew on board became obsessed with this stone and unlike the captain, the crew was fascinated by it. One day the stone started glowing and turned the whole boat crew into apes.

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen, Thelma Godin, Lee & Low Books

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 14:06:34 UTC

Kameeka loves to hula-hoop. However, on this day, her mom needed her help making a birthday cake. When they made the cake it was no good, so she went to the store. On her way to the store she ran into her friend and they had a hula-hooping competition. She got so carried away with hula-hooping that she did not get the new supplies for the cake. Thankfully someone brought doughnuts so they could improvise the cake.

The Ugly Duckling, Hans Christian Andersen, New Fairy Tales 1843

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 14:36:03 UTC

This book is about a duckling that is pushed away because of how he looks. As he grows up he turns into a beautiful swan. This book is about inner beauty and not judging a book by its cover.

The Three Little Pigs, James Philiipps, The Nursery Rhymes of England 1886

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 14:40:18 UTC

This book is about three pigs that build their own houses. These houses were made out of straw, sticks and bricks. One day a big hungry wolf comes by and blows two of the houses down. The house with the bricks is the one that stayed up. This book shows that hard work can take more time, but it will pay off in the end.

The Little White Bird, J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens 1906

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 14:45:05 UTC

This book is about a boy, Peter Pan who never grows up. He stays youthful his whole life. One night he takes Wendy and her siblings to Neverland using the pixie dust of Tinkerbell. They have to navigate through a whole pile of troubles but always find a way out of it. Captain Hook is the villain in the book that they are trying to outrun.

Hansel and Gretel, Grimm Brothers, Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1812

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 14:48:08 UTC

This book is about siblings who were abandoned by their parents in the woods. In the woods, they came across a house of sweets, which was a trap. They were captured by a witch. They had to use cleverness to outsmart the witch and to find their way home.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, Random House 1960

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 16:52:20 UTC

This book is a cute poetry book about green eggs and ham. Sam-I-Am offers green eggs and ham to a character that is nervous about the eggs. The character eventually tries the eggs and encourages the readers to try new things.

Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell, Houghton Miffin 1960

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 17:02:52 UTC

This book is about a girl named Karana, a Native American girl. She was left behind when her tribe decided to move and she has to survive all on her own. She makes herself a home and makes friends with animals around the island.

Number the Stars, Lois Lawry, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1989

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-17 17:10:06 UTC

This book is set during World War 2 in Denmark. The book is about a 10-year-old girl who is trying to help her friend and family escape because her best friend is Jewish. Annemarie's family takes in Ellen and has her pretend that she is her sister. Although they were faced with many scary scenarios, Ellen was able to escape to Sweden, a neutral country.

Turk and Runt, Lisa Wheeler, Simon and Schuster 2002

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-20 13:58:04 UTC

This book is about a family of turkeys on a farm around Thanksgiving time. Turks, the biggest turkey, wanted to get chosen because he was the best at football and dance. When people came, they chose Turk, but his brother knew what they were going to do with him once they got home. No one listens to Runt. Will the family survive Thanksgiving?

the dot, Peter Reynolds, Candlewick Press 2003

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-20 14:12:19 UTC

This book is about a student Vashti, having a hard time in art. During class, she had no idea how, or what to draw. So her teacher told her to draw a dot and sign the bottom of the paper. The next day, Vashti walked in and saw her drawing hanging up on the wall, framed by the teachers desk! This made Vashti try to make a better dot. She kept experimenting. Vashti ended up making so many beautiful dots she even entered into the school art show.

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, Jamie Deenihan, Union Square Kids 2019

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-20 14:20:37 UTC

This book is about a little girl going over her birthday wish list. To her surprise, her grandma got her none of the things on her list, she got her a lemon tree! The little girl goes on about what not to do, and what to do with the lemon tree. At the end of the book, the lemon tree grew lemons and the little girl and her grandma made lemonade. They decided to sell the lemonade and the girl was able to buy herself everything on her wishlist!

Stacey's Remarkable Books, Stacey Abrams, HarperCollins 2022

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-20 14:28:27 UTC

Stacey is a school aged girl and she was obsessed with books. She read at recess and any other free time she had. Her favorite day was Thursdays, they were library days. She showing her friend all of the books she has read and they shared their dreams of reading every book ever written. They said that they loved going on adventures, reading their books.

I Survived the Nazi Invazion of 1944, Lauren Tarshis,

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-20 14:44:41 UTC

This novel is about Max and his sister Zena trying to survive the Nazi invasion. After his dad gets taken away, they have to fend for themselves trying to find food to stay alive. The siblings escape into a forest and find Jewish resistance fighters. They encounter a farmer who helps them escape.

Secrets of the Manor: Claire's Story 1910, Adele Whitby, Simon Spotlight 2015

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-21 20:08:40 UTC

The book is about Claire, who has just moved to France from America. She befriends a girl named Camille who lives in the same manor as her. They deal with some drama about their friendship not being okay because Camille is the daughter of the pastry chef. After her parent's death, she was sent to France and she cannot figure out why. They find a diary that unveils all of the secrets of the manor and why Claire came to France. This story is a part of a series and picks up and ends in the books following it.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, John Boyne, David Fickling Books, 2006

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-21 20:16:16 UTC

Eight-year-old, Bruno is living in occupied Poland with his family during World War 2. When exploring around his new house he comes across an extermination camp. There he befriends a boy his age named Shmuel. Shmuel is in the extermination camp and is depicted to be wearing striped pajamas. Bruno regularly visits Shmuel bringing him food and his company. Bruno ended up sneaking into the camp and dying in the gas chamber with Shmuel.

Wonder, R.J. Palacio, Alfred Knopf 2012

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-21 20:22:26 UTC

This is a beautiful story about August, a boy that has a facial deformity. He is in 5th grade and attends a private school. At the beginning of the year, Aggie, goes to meet the principle and get a tour of the school. The tour guide, a student at the school, is very respectful in front of adults but he and Aggie were alone, he made fun of him. He endured this treatment from his peers for the whole school year. At the end of the book he is given an award for his perseverance. Aggie stood up to his peers and was eventually accepted by his peers.

Being Frank, Donna Earnhardt, Flashlight Press 2012

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:08:07 UTC

Frank tells the truth, whether his friends, parents, or other adults like it or not. He tells it like it is. But, eventually his friends didn't want to hang out with him anymore because they thought he was being harsh and mean to him. When Frank was bored, he decided to go to his Grandpas house. There he learned that telling the truth isn't a bad thing, but you have to soften the blow for people. You don't have to tell them the bad things about them or what they are doing, you can pick something you do like and tell them that instead.

Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly, Alan Madison, Penguin Random House 2007

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:18:36 UTC

This is a cute story about Velma Gratch. She was having a hard time in first grade because everyone remembered her sisters, but no one could remember her. So she tried different things, but none of them were good things, so she ran slow and went to the principal's office. She soon realized she didn't want to be remembered for being bad. So when she learned her class was going to go to a Butterfly Conservatory, she learned all about butterflies. A butterfly ended up landing on her and wouldn't leave. She was remembered for this.

The Sound of Silence, Katrina Goldsatio, Hachette Book Group 2016

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:25:03 UTC

Yoshio is a boy that lives in a city. The thing that he craves most is silence. This book takes us on an adventure of looking for silence, as he goes through life. He tells us the different places he goes and the different sounds he hears. The one place he heard silence was in his classroom. During this he notices that he has heard silence in every place he had already been. He just wasn't listening hard enough.

My Brother Charlie, Holly and Ryan Peete, Scholastic Press 2010

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:31:41 UTC

This book is about twins. A boy and a girl. When growing up the twin sister noticed that Charlie was a bit different than her. He didn't do the same things as her and didn't enjoy the same things either. One day they took him to the doctor and found out Charlie had autism. The family learns to see the amazing things Charlie has to put into the world and how he shows his emotions differently than them.

The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein, HarperCollins Publishers 1964

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:38:47 UTC

This book is about a boy and a tree. They spent a lot of time together. The boy would climb the tree and the tree would swing its branches, and make apples for the boy to eat. As the boy got older he visited the tree less and less which made the tree sad. When the boy came back he needed money, so the tree produced apples so the boy could sell them. Then the boy came back and wanted a house. So the tree said to cut off its branches to make a house, so the boy did and the tree was happy. And after many years the boy came back and said he wanted a boat. So the tree said to cut down its trunk and make a boat. Then after years and years, the boy came back. The tree had nothing left for the boy. So the boy sat on the trunk and spent time with the tree.

Jabari Jumps, Gaia Cornwall, Candlewick Press 2017

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 18:43:59 UTC

Jabari passed his swim test so he got to climb the latter to jump of the diving board. Jabari was nervous though, he had to stretch, think of a good jump and kept making excuses. Until, his dad gave him some good advice. Jabari decided to go up and he jumped off the board! He was so excited so he kept climbing up and jumping off.

Memoirs of an Elf, Devin Scillian, Sleeping Bear Press 2014

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 19:32:01 UTC

This memoir is about the life of an elf on Christmas Eve. We get to learn about how the elves have to keep Santa on schedule. Thankfully they delivered all the presents with time to spare. But, when they got back to the North Pole the elves discovered that a dog smuggled his way onto the sleigh with them. They have to come up with a plan to take him home. Thankfully they got the dog home and the whole family was excited to see their furry friend.

Halloween Hustle, Charlotte Gunnufson, Two Lions 2013

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 19:35:44 UTC

This is a cute poem about a skeleton on the way to a party. He meets up with his friends on the way doing the Halloween Hustle. He goes to the store to find a outfit for the night. Then he heads to the party to participate in the dance contest. Everyone had fun dancing, doing the Halloween Hustle.

The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister, Linda Lodding, Flashlight Press 2011

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 19:43:40 UTC

Ernestine was a busy girl. Every day she had lessons or practices scheduled. She was always busy. She had so much to do she never had time to play. Every day though, she walked past Hugo's yard where he was playing and having fun. Ernestine was intrigued. So the next day she stole her nanny's calendar and went out to play. She taught her parents that it was okay to play outside and not have an activity scheduled.

Chester's Way, Kevin Henkes, Greenwillow Books, 1988

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 19:49:57 UTC

Chester the mouse always followed his routines. He and his best friend did the same things, and they hated change. People referred to them as two peas in a pod. Until one day, a mouse named Lilly moved into the neighborhood. She was different than them. But one day she saved them from older mice, and they befriended her. She taught them that change is good and they can let loose and try new things.

The Coal Thief, Alane Adams, Rodina Press 2015

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 19:55:23 UTC

Georgie was cold. His family was out of coal. Until, one day he went outside and he went with his friend to the train tracks. There they found a train filled with coal. There they climbed into the train threw down coal to pick up later. Georgie's Papa came and helped them down. He was upset that they were stealing. So, they started dropping off coal to their neighbors so they could make use of the coal.

The Elves and The Shoemaker, Grimm and LaMarche, Chronicle Books 2003

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 20:01:27 UTC

One day a shoemaker had extra fabric and promised his wife he would make her shoes the next day. When he went to the shop the next day, the shoes were already made and a man came in and bought them for double the price. This allowed the shoemaker to buy more leather. And then again the next day more shoes were made and more people came in to buy the shoes for double the price. This happened again and again. The news of the shoes spread around the town and the shoemaker and his wife were no longer poor. One night they stayed up to watch who was making the shoes. They found out two elves came and made the shoes. The couple decided to make the elves clothes as a thank you to the elves. The elves were so excited.

The Empty Pot, Demi, Square Fish 1990

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-24 20:06:28 UTC

Ping was a boy in China. Everything he planted blossomed into beautiful flowers. The Emperor was going to descend his reign to someone so to decide he gave all the children seeds in the kingdom. Ping was excited to get this opportunity. Ping was nervous when nothing grew from his pot. Everyone rushed to the palace when their flowers grew. Ping took his pot to the emperor with an empty pot. The emperor smiled when he saw his empty pot. The emperor cooked all the seeds before he gave them out. Ping was the only truthful kid.

The Chocolate Touch, Patrick Catling, HaperCollins 1952

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 16:56:26 UTC

This book is about John Midas, a boy who only likes to eat candy. He specifically loves easting chocolate.

Clark the Shark, Bruce Hale, HarperCollins 2013

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 17:02:27 UTC

This book is about Clark, a shark that goes to elementary school with his other fish friends. Clark loves school! The problem is that Clark was too excited for school and he played to hard. He had to learn that there is a time and a place for everything and how to stay cool when he gets too excited.

The Selection, Kiera Cass, HarperTeen 2012

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 17:08:30 UTC

This book is about a kingdom that has a competition and drawing to see who the future queen could be, 35 women are draw to compete. This book lets us go through the selection process with America Singer. She was from a low class and was projected to not stay in the castle very long. But, after a few interesting interactions with Prince Mason, he is intrigued by America and they form a unique bond. America is also faced with some challenges in the castle, with friends from back home appearing, and rebel attacks on the place. Ultimately, America finds herself settling into the palace quite nice.

The Elite, Kiera Cass, HarperTeen 2013

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 17:18:38 UTC

The selection is now winding down to less and less girls. America has to make the decision if she really wants to stay or not. Is living in the castle with Mason worth the life she could have with Aspen outside of the castle? America has to learn about diplomacy and the monarchy. She does not seem to believe in what the monarchy is standing for. Who are the rebels and what do they want? In this book America makes what she learns about the rebels and the kingdom known. While this is happening, America is still deciding about Maxon. She is getting growingly more jealous of the other girls if they go on dates with the prince.

The One, Kiera Cass, HarperTeen 2014

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 17:24:24 UTC

This book is about the end of the Selection. Through the journey we see America and Maxon grow apart and then come back together even stronger. We grow to appeal to other constants like Marlee and Celeste. In the end, Prince Maxon picks America. America and Maxon make friends with the good rebels who just want to help the country. We see America and Maxon's love for each other grow and the want America has to be in the castle.

Henry Holton Takes the Ice, Sandra Bradley, Penguin Group 2015

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:02:20 UTC

Henry came from a long line of hockey players. Everyone in his family played hockey. When his family first put him on the ice he was a natural. He was so good at ice skating but he never wanted to hold a stick while he was skating. Henry defied the traditions of his family and stood up for what he loved to do.

How I Met My Monster, Amanda Noll, Flashlight Press 2022

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:10:22 UTC

This story is about a little boy finding monsters under his bed. He was surprised to see that they were training and competing to see who would be his monster! Through a bunch of different tests, the boy figured Gabe was the scariest monster.

The King of Kindergarten, Derrick Barnes, Nancy Paulsen Books 2019

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:16:20 UTC

This book is about a boy that goes to his first day of kindergarten. He feels like he is sort of a grown up now. He feels that kindergarten is a breeze, he finished all his breakfast, grew taller, and felt like he was on top of the world.

If You Were A Kid Aboard the Titanic, Josh Gregory, Children's Press 2017

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:22:13 UTC

This book is about two kids Alice and William who are going to be traveling on the Titanic. It tells a lot of interesting facts and takes you on the trip as if you were on the trip with them. Thankfully the two children and their family safely make it off the boat but they watch it sink with many people still on board.

If You Were a Kid on the Mayflower, John Son, Children's Press 2018

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:29:03 UTC

This is an informational book about two children (Hope and Theodore) who traveled across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower. The children discuss the fears of traveling on the Mayflower and the amount of people on the ship with them. They also discuss the different tools that they used to steer the Mayflower in the right direction. At the end of the book we also got to see the timeline of the Mayflower.

If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement, Gwendolyn Hooks, Children's Press 2017

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:42:04 UTC

This book is about a boy, Mark, who just moved to a new school. This new school is segregated. Connie is a girl who goes to the school as well. The two kids wound up in the middle of a civil rights protest and while you follow along you learn how to fight for change. We see how the country is changed forever.

What If You Were a Kid on The Oregon Trail, Josh Gregory, Children's Press 2016

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 21:55:39 UTC

This book is about the Oregon trail. We meet two kids named Steven and Josephine. Both kids are moving for different reasons, but they were both moving out west. This book showed the struggles of packing up all of your belongings and leaving everything you know behind. We also saw all of the chores that the children had to complete everyday. The struggles were highlighted and we saw the hardships the children and all the families faced.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, Barbara Park, Random House 1992

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 22:49:50 UTC

Junie B. Jones is on her way to the first day of school. BUT, she has to ride the bus! The gross, smelly bus. She wanted to avoid Jim because he was mean to Junie B., on the ride to school in the morning. When Junie B. got to school she hit and had the whole school searching for her. Once she was found and her mom came to the school, she found a nice friend to sit with on the bus. Junie B. then decides that the bus isn't so bad and that she will ride it to school and back every day.

Charlotte's Web, E.B. White, HarperCollins 2001

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 22:57:51 UTC

This is a book about a pig and a spider. The spider was named Charlotte and the pig was Wilbur. Everyone on the farm looked to her as a mother. She was a writing spider which she uses to help Wilbur not get sent to the slaughterhouse. Charlotte leaves words in her web that attract people to Wilbur making him seem like an extraordinary pig. Charlotte ends up dying but before she passes, she lays eggs. Those babies grow up befriending Wilbur.

Judy Moody was in a mood. Not in a good mood. A bad mood., Megan McDonald, Candlewick Press 2010

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 23:12:11 UTC

Judy Moody was not excited going into third grade. She was actually mad about it. But it got better when her teacher assigned an All About Me project. Judy has to tell all about herself, what she wants to do in the future, and her hobbies. She and her best friend have a good time making collages about themselves and their aspirations. Her little brother comes and tells some jokes about Judy which makes it interesting and funny for young readers.

Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying, Barbara Park, Random House 1994

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 23:26:24 UTC

Junie B. Jones is the best spy in the world. She was such a good spy that when she went to the grocery store with her mom she even spied on her teacher. She saw that her teacher stole a grape while she was spying. After she saw how good she was able to spy on her, her new mission was to find out her teachers new mystery guy.

Magic Tree House: High Tide in Hawaii, Mary Osborne, Random House 2003

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-26 23:59:35 UTC

This is a fun book about Hawaii. We learn different traditions like dancing and surfing, along with a tragic event, a tsunamis. To get back home, the kids have to build a boat. They make friends with two Hawaiian locals, Boka and Kama. This is a fun fictional book but it also has some informational elements to it.

Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon, Mary Osborne, Random House 1994

littlefield4954 — 2023-11-27 00:05:37 UTC

During this adventure with Jack and Annie, the kids and readers get stuck on an island. They run into pirates who are on the search for gold. The pirate took both of the kids in suspicion that they were hiding treasure from them. The kids meet a "parrot" on the way that helps them escape so they can get home. This story shows readers that we should always be kind to others, regardless of how they treat us.