A World of Books by

Ish- Peter H. Reynolds

sophiamariapateras — 2024-09-23 13:59:04 UTC

Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right."

Out the Door- Christy Hale

sophiamariapateras — 2024-09-23 14:04:30 UTC

Through tree-lined streets, onto a crowded subway car, into the classroom with friends, and finally, retracing her steps back home again. There's so much to see in Christy Hale's warm, richly textured collage artwork and simple, evocative text set in a busy Brooklyn cityscape.

I'm Here- Peter H. Reynolds

sophiamariapateras — 2024-09-23 14:06:31 UTC

I’m here.
And you’re there.
And that’s okay.
But…
maybe there will be a gentle wind that pulls us together.
And then I’ll be here and you’ll be here, too.

Henry's Amazing Imagination – Nancy Carlson

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:34:11 UTC

Henry loves show-and-tell, because he can tell the class about his neighbor's pet dinosaur, the snowman he built that's as big as his house, and the alien that landed in his yard. But when his classmates start asking questions - and call him a fibber - Henry has to find a new outlet for his stories.

Oh! If Only...- Michael Foreman

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:36:28 UTC

Oh! If only I stayed home, hadn't met dog, I hadn't showed off, through the ball, frighted the cats, frightened the birds, spooked the horses, wrecked the parade, and on and on. A fun what if book of a terrible day that ended with a great meeting.

The Second Sky- Patrick Guest

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:38:55 UTC

The sky was the first thing Gilbert saw when hatches from his egg. All he wanted to do is to soar and glide gracefully in the sky like the albatross he admires. But he can’t fly no matter how much he tries. And so begins Gilbert’s journey to find his way in the world. Turns out the sky might not be the place he’s looking for.

Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day- Robin Pulver

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:40:54 UTC

It's Field Day in Mr. Wright's class, and not just for the students. Nouns and verbs want to play their own games, such as tug-of-words and three-legged races. But wait! No one is getting anywhere. First nouns and verbs will have to learn about the kind of teamwork needed to make a sentence.

The Giving Tree- Shel Silverstein

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:43:06 UTC

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.

Ralph Tells a Story- Abby Hanlon

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:47:22 UTC

Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it is time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper, and the ceiling, but he has no stories! With the help of his friend Daisy, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little. Maybe Ralph really does have some stories to tell.

Where Are My Crayons?- Bev Chandler

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:51:24 UTC

When Annie can't find her crayons, Mom uses the opportunity to teach her how to tidy and organize her bedroom.

Punctuation Celebration- Elsa Knight Bruno

sophiamariapateras — 2024-10-02 17:53:04 UTC

Punctuation marks come alive in this clever picture book featuring fourteen playful poems. Periods stop sentences in a baker's shop, commas help a train slow down, quotation marks tell people what to do, and colons stubbornly introduce lists.

What Do You Do With An Idea?- Ashley Mohammed

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:36:11 UTC

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

Everywhere, Wonder Hardcover – Matthew Swanson

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:37:35 UTC

In this heartfelt picture book, readers are taken on a stunning journey into the imagination of a young boy―who explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moon―and then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.

A Squiggly Story Hardcover – Andrew Larsen

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:40:00 UTC

A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. “Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter,” his sister explains patiently. “Why don't you start there, with a letter?” So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend- Dan Santat

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:42:57 UTC

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and - at long last - is given his special name: Beekle.

The Seashore Book- Charlotte Zolotow

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:46:55 UTC

Wendell Minor’s elegant artwork and Charlotte Zolotow’s simple, evocative prose brings a day at the beach vividly to life as a boy and his mother imagine what it would be like to spend a day at the seashore. Hunting for seashells and building sandcastles, this tribute to the power of imagination and the tenderness of a mother-child connection is also a sweet ode to summer’s greatest pastimes. Perfect for storytime or bedtime.

The Cow That Went OINK- Bernard Most

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:48:39 UTC

A cow that oinks and a pig that moos are teased by the other barnyard animals until each teaches the other a new sound.

Where the Wild Things Are- Maurice Sendak

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:52:40 UTC

This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

Ralph Tells A Story- Brianna Maltby

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 14:57:44 UTC

Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little…and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell.

I'm in Charge of Celebrations- Brianna Maltby

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:02:50 UTC

From the highly acclaimed team of Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall comes the story of a girl who shares her love for desert life as she tells of treasured experiences like dancing in the wind on Dust Devil Day or sleeping outside on a hot summer night during The Time of the Falling Stars.

I Am Not a Fish!- Peter Raymundo

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:04:01 UTC

Edgar is a jellyfish, but he doesn't look, act, or feel very much like a "fish." With a little help though from some friendly starfish, Edgar realizes that labels aren't important, and he should celebrate what makes him unique!

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs - Jon Scieszka

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:16:03 UTC

The wolf is trying to set the story straight of how he came to be 'big and bad'. It's the story of the 3 little pigs from the perspective of Alexander T. Wolf. He plans a cake for his grandmother's birthday. He checks in his cabinet for sugar, but finds nothing. He has a cold but he goes to ask his neighbors, the pigs, for some sugar. The end result is two ham dinners, Mr. Wolf in jail and his poor sweet granny gets no birthday cake.

The Day the Crayons Quit- Drew Daywalt

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:20:19 UTC

Poor Duncan just wants to colour. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from colouring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true colour of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

Diary of a Wombat- Jackie French

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:22:59 UTC

Wombats are cuddly-looking, slow-moving Australian animals. Their favorite activities are eating, sleeping, and digging holes. Here, in the words of one unusually articulate wombat, is the tongue-in-cheek account of a busy week; eating, sleeping, digging holes . . . and training its new neighbors, a family of humans, to produce treats on demand.

Voices in the Park- Anthony Browne

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:30:01 UTC

Four people enter a park, and through their eyes we see four different visions. There's the bossy woman, the sad man, the lonely boy, and the young girl whose warmth touches those she meets. As the story moves from one voice to another, their perspectives are reflected in the shifting landscape and seasons.

Be Quiet!- Ryan T. Higgins

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:31:23 UTC

All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picture book. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse- Kevin Henkes

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:33:22 UTC

Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything! But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.

Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn’t until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lilly realizes she owes Mr. Slinger an apology.

I Can Only Draw Worms- Will Mabbitt

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:34:36 UTC

This is part counting book, part introduction to worms, but all superbly silly. The fact that the author/illustrator can only draw worms will not take anything away from the laugh-out-loud adventure readers will have as they turn the pages of this slightly subversive picture book.

Knuffle Bunny- Mo Willems

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:39:20 UTC

Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind... Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book tells a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

Mapping My Day- Julie Dillemuth

sophiamariapateras — 2024-12-10 15:41:34 UTC

In our current GPS-ruled world, map-reading is something of a dying art. But learning to read, understand, and draw maps is a fun and active way for children to develop spatial thinking skills— how we think about and understand the world around us and use concepts of space for problem solving. Early exposure to maps concepts can help foster this type of cognitive development in children and boost their math and science learning as they progress through school.