Duffield, Katy. CROSSINGS : EXTRAORDINARY STRUCTURES FOR EXTRAORDINARY ANIMALS

Duffield, Katy.
CROSSINGS : EXTRAORDINARY STRUCTURES FOR EXTRAORDINARY ANIMALS.
New York : Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2020]
IL K-3 

ISBN 9781534465794 

As more and more houses are built for people all over the world, animals who lived three first are losing their homes. But groups of people have built crossings just for animals. Over, under, across and through. Come along and find out how people are helping animals get around.

DePaola, Tomie. THE STORY OF THE THREE WISE KINGS

DePaola, Tomie.
THE STORY OF THE THREE WISE KINGS
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2020
IL K-3 

ISBN 9781534466524 

A long, long time ago, three Kings lived in the East -- Melchior of Arabia, Gaspar of Tharsis, and Balthazar of Saba. All three studied stars in the sky. They noted where the stars were each night. One night, they each saw a new star. It was very bright and it seemed to urge the kings to follow. So the did. Do you know where it led?

Cronin, Doreen. POOL PARTY

Cronin, Doreen.
POOL PARTY
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534454170 

Farmer Brown and all the animals are going to a pool party! It is so hot on the farm so the thought of cooling off in a pool makes them so happy. When they get to the pool, everyone jumps right in. All except ...

Copp, Mary Wagley. WHEREVER I GO

Copp, Mary Wagley.
WHEREVER I GO
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534419209 

Abia is a young girl who lives in a refugee camp in Africa. She has been there for 7 years, 4 month and 16 days. She is called Queen Abia by her family. Her father makes her a crown to wear. Spend the day with Queen Abia as she dreams of some day having a forever home.

Bullaro, Angie. BREAKING THE ICE : THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST WOMAN TO PLAY IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Bullaro, Angie.
BREAKING THE ICE : THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST WOMAN TO PLAY IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534425576 

Marion Rheaume grew up in Canada. Hockey is very popular in Canada but in 1977, only boys played hockey. Manon could only sit in the stands and watch her brother play. When she was 5 years old, the team her father coached needed a goalie for one game. Manon begged to be allowed to play. She was hooked. As she grew older, she was more determined to continue to play. She even got a tryout for a professional team. Learn about this remarkable person and how she changed a sport forever.

Barroux. THE RUN

Barroux.
THE RUN
New York : Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534408869 

Hey, slow down! Why are you running? Is someone chasing you? Is there free ice cream somewhere? What is going on here?

Yolen, Jane. SCHOOL OF FISH

Yolen, Jane.
SCHOOL OF FISH
New York : Simon Spotlight, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534438897 

Have you ever presented in front of the class at school? Maybe your school has a talent show and you enter? Or you may have to present a project to your class? How did you feel? Were you nervous? Did you imagine all the things that could go wrong?

Yolen, Jane. RACING THE WAVES

Yolen, Jane.
RACING THE WAVES
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2019.
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534453050 

It's field day at school. All the fish are very excited for the races! This will be a great relay race. The fish have been practicing for this event. When the coach gets them ready, they are off.

Weatherford, Carole Boston. BY AND BY : CHARLES ALBERT TINDLEY, FATHER OF GOSPEL MUSIC

Weatherford, Carole Boston.

BY AND BY : CHARLES ALBERT TINDLEY, FATHER OF GOSPEL MUSIC
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL 3-6
ISBN     9781534426368 

Charles Tindlely was born in Maryland in 1851. Although his father was a slave, his mother was free and so was he. His mother dies when he was young and he was raised by an aunt. They were very poor and Charles had a hard life. As an adult, Charles was drawn to the church and became a minister. He also loved writing hymns. He wrote many of the songs that we are still singing.

Weatherford, Carole Boston. RESPECT : ARETHA FRANKLIN, THE QUEEN OF SOUL

Weatherford, Carole Boston.
RESPECT : ARETHA FRANKLIN, THE QUEEN OF SOUL
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534452282 

Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul. Aretha was a singer, a songwriter, and a civil rights activist. She began singing gospel in her father's church. She recorded her first album at 14! By the age of 16, she was signed to a record deal. She became a successful R&B singer and many of her songs reached the top 10. Come along and find out more about this remarkable woman.

Ward, Jennifer. HOW TO FIND A BIRD

Ward, Jennifer.
HOW TO FIND A BIRD
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481467056 

It is not hard to find a bird. They live all over the world. Simply look up and you'll probably see one. But there are so many that you might miss some. Sometimes you just need to be very quiet and maybe you'll see ...

Vaught, Susan. TOGETHER WE GROW

Vaught, Susan.
TOGETHER WE GROW
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K--3 

ISBN 9781534405868 

A bad storm is raging. The farm animals head to the barn and huddle together. But when fox asks to come in, they all say no. They don't want to take a chance with a fox.

Tarlow, Ellen. LOOKING FOR SMILE

 

Tarlow, Ellen.
LOOKING FOR SMILE
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534466197

Bear and Smile are best friends. Wherever Bear goes, Smile is there too. But one morning when Bear wakes up, Smile is not there. The world is just not much fun without smile. Bear searches everywhere. Where is Smile?

 

Stanton, Elizabeth Rose. COWIE

Stanton, Elizabeth Rose.
COWIE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534421745 

Have you ever wished you were someone else? Maybe a movie star or a famous sports player? Well, the donkey in this book wishes he was a cow! He tries everything he can think of to become a cow. Do you think he'll be successful?

Soontornvat, Christina. SIMON AT THE ART MUSEUM

Soontornvat, Christina.
SIMON AT THE ART MUSEUM
New York City : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3 

ISBN     9781534437524 

Simon is very excited about visiting the art museum. There are marble floors that are great for sliding. And, of course, the cheesecake in the cafe. But his parents want him to actually stop and look at the art instead! How will he ever get through this long, dull day?

Raschka, Christopher. IN THE CITY

Raschka, Christopher.
IN THE CITY
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781481486279 

Do you live in a city? What do you like most about where you live? What about the birds? In the city, when you look up, you will probably see pigeons. When you look down, you see pigeons. They seem to be everywhere!

Marcelllino, Fred. ARRIVEDERCI, CROCODILE ; OR SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR

Marcelllino, Fred.
ARRIVEDERCI, CROCODILE ; OR SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534404014 

We first met Crocodile in the book I, Crocodile. He was happily living in Egypt when Napoleon of France found him. He brought him to Paris to show off. But now Napoleon wants to eat him! So Crocodile figures out a way to escape and goes to Venice with him. Venice is a beautiful city with lots of canals that are just right for Crocodile. And then he becomes the toast of the town!

Judge, Lita. WHEN YOU NEED WINGS

Judge, Lita.
WHEN YOU NEED WINGS
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534437555 

Have you ever had to do something that you were afraid to do? Something that you wish you didn't have to do? What about starting a new school and not knowing anyone? Does you heart beat so fast and loud that it's the only thing you can hear? Maybe that is not the sound of your heart beating. Maybe that is the sound of your wings.

Hendra, Sue. SUPERTATO

Hendra, Sue.
SUPERTATO
New York : Aladdin, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN     9781481490375 

You know at the grocery store that some vegetables are frozen. And that is for a very good reason. Some vegetables are dangerous. When the lights go out and everyone goes home, something looking for trouble has gotten out of the freezer!

Dennis, Elizabeth. SHARKS CAN'T SMILE! : AND OTHER AMAZING FACTS

Dennis, Elizabeth.
SHARKS CAN'T SMILE! : AND OTHER AMAZING FACTS
New York : Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2020
IL 3-6

ISBN 9781534467712

 Sharks are really amazing animals. They can do so many different things even if they can't smile. There are over 500 different kinds of sharks. They mainly live in the ocean but there is one type of shark that can live in fresh water. Find out some very interesting facts about sharks.

Cronin, Doreen. CLICK, CLACK, GOOD NIGHT

Cronin, Doreen.
CLICK, CLACK, GOOD NIGHT
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534451087

 It's night time on the farm and all the animals are ready to go to sleep for the night. Farmer Brown is putting them all to bed and he is looking forward to going to sleep too. The chickens, the cows, the sheep. Everyone is sleeping except -- duck!

Clanton, Ben. ROT, THE BRAVEST IN THE WORLD!

Clanton, Ben.
ROT, THE BRAVEST IN THE WORLD!
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481467643

 Rot is a mutant potato. OK, so you've never read a book about a mutant potato before? But here he is. One thing mutant potatoes love to do is play in the mud. They love everything about it. When Rot was about to jump into a very nice gooey mud puddle, his brother warned him about the Squirm.  Gulp! Just what is the Squirm?

Chapin, Tom. THIS PRETTY PLANET

Chapin, Tom.
THIS PRETTY PLANET
New York City : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534445321

 Tom Chapin and John Forster wrote a beautiful song celebrating the wonders of our pretty planet. Sing along and take a magical journey to discover our pretty planet.

Bauer, Maron Dane. VOLCANO!

Bauer, Maron Dane.
VOLCANO!
New York : Simon Spotlight 2020
IL 3-6

ISBN 9781534465558 

Have you ever seen a volcano? Probably not in real life but maybe you have seen video of one. When they erupt, they make a pretty amazing sight. But what makes them erupt?

Bauer, Marion Dane. FLOOD!

Bauer, Marion Dane.
FLOOD!
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2020.
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534465565

 We all need water to live.  Clean, fresh water is important to all growing things. Plants need water.  Animals need water. People need water. But sometimes we have too much water. When that happens, its called a flood. What causes floods and why are they important?

Bauer, Marion Dane. THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Bauer, Marion Dane.
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
New York : Simon Spotlight, An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534464605

 Do you like to hike through the woods? Or on mountain trails? I bet you never hiked the Appalachian Trail. It runs 2,192 miles through woods and mountains. It goes from Georgia to Maine. Even though it is so long, each year thousands of people try to hike the entire length of the trail.

Bates, Amy June. WHEN I DRAW A PANDA

Bates, Amy June.
WHEN I DRAW A PANDA
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     978148

I love to draw. Do you? But when other people look at my drawings, they say I am not very talented. My drawings are not very good. The young girl in this book has the same experience. But she won't give up. Especially when a panda she drew comes to life!1451482 

Wright, Jasmyn. I'M GONNA PUSH THROUGH!

Wright, Jasmyn.
I'M GONNA PUSH THROUGH!
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534439658

 Have you ever wanted to do something but others told you it was too hard? Maybe they say you're too young. Or too little. Or too weak. Or just not good enough. You need to believe in yourself. There are so many things you can do if you put your mind to it.

Winter, Jonah. OIL

Winter, Jonah.
OIL
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534430778

 We use oil for many reasons. Oil can be made to produce gasoline for our cars. It can heat our homes. But oil needs to be brought out of the earth and then put on big ships to bring it to places that can make the gasoline or other products. Back in 1977, one of these big ships had a accident and lots of this oil spilled into the water. It spread out and reached the shore. And polluted everything around. Find out what happens to the wildlife when there is an oil spill. And how long it takes to clean it all up.

Wheeler, Lisa. PEOPLE SHARE WITH PEOPLE

Wheeler, Lisa.
PEOPLE SHARE WITH PEOPLE
New York : Atheneum Books For Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534425590 

It's good to share with people. Share your crayons. Or a blanket. It's not hard to share and it is a good thing to do. But sometimes, people don't want to share. What can you do about that? And of course there are some things that you just shouldn't share.

Turk, Evan. A THOUSAND GLASS FLOWERS : MARIETTA BAROVIER AND THE INVENTION OF THE ROSETTA BEAD

Turk, Evan.
A THOUSAND GLASS FLOWERS : MARIETTA BAROVIER AND THE INVENTION OF THE ROSETTA BEAD
New York City : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534410343

 Marietta Barovier was a young girl living in Murano in Italy. The island near the city of Venice was home to some of the best glass artisans of their time. Marietta was fascinated with the process. As a girl, she was not allowed to work with glass. But her father saw how much she wanted to learn and taught her. How do you think she did?

Thompson, Laurie Ann. ELIZABETH WARREN'S BIG, BOLD PLANS

Thompson, Laurie Ann.
ELIZABETH WARREN'S BIG, BOLD PLANS
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534475809

 Elizabeth Warren was born in Oklahoma. The family wasn't rich but they got by. Until her father had a heart attack and couldn't work. It was then that Elizabeth understood that no matter how hard people work, there are times when things go wrong. She decided to to to college and become a teacher. It took persistence but she finally finished college and became a teacher. And then a lawyer, and then a U.S. Senator. Whenever she saw injustice, she studied the problem and made a plan.

Sabino, David. MATCH POINT

Sabino, David.
MATCH POINT
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2020. ©2020
IL 3-6

ISBN     9781534453920

 Tennis in an interesting sport. The scoring is not the same as other sports. For instance, if you have no points, it's called Love. The first point you score gives you 15 points! Come along and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of a tennis match.

Reynolds, Aaron. RESCUING MRS BIRDLEY

Reynolds, Aaron.
RESCUING MRS BIRDLEY
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534427044

 Have you ever seen your teacher in the supermarket or at the mall? Doesn't it seem strange to see your teacher outside of school? Well, Miranda is shocked to see Mrs. Birdley at the grocery store. She is sure Mrs. Birdley is lost and Miranda is determined to help her find her way back to school where she belongs.

MacLachlan, Patricia. PRAIRIE DAYS

MacLachlan, Patricia.
PRAIRIE DAYS
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781442441910

 Author Patricia MacLachlan has written many well loved books about families living on the prairie. In this beautiful book, she shares her love of the prairie and lets us see how wonderful the days can be.

Frazee, Marla. THE FARMER AND THE MONKEY

Frazee, Marla.
THE FARMER AND THE MONKEY
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534446199

 A farmer living all alone. He seems sad and in need of a friend. Fortunately, Monkey is passing by and decides to befriend the farmer. But things don't go as planned.

Fogliano, Julie. MY BEST FRIEND

Fogliano, Julie.
MY BEST FRIEND
New York : Simon and Schuster, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN     9781534427228

 She is my best friend, I think. I have never had a best friend before. But she may be it. We played together in the park all day long. We have so much in common. We have so much fun together. Is she my best friend?

Flood, Nancy Bo. I WILL DANCE

Flood, Nancy Bo.
I WILL DANCE
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534430617

 A young girl born too soon. A young girl who wasn't supposed to live. But she did and now she is nine years old. She dreams of being a dancer. But she is in a wheelchair and can only move one arm. How is she ever supposed to dance?

Feldman, Thea. TIGERS CAN'T PURR : AND OTHER AMAZING FACTS

Feldman, Thea.
TIGERS CAN'T PURR : AND OTHER AMAZING FACTS
New York : Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2020.
IL 3-6

ISBN     9781534467743

 Tigers are magnificent animals. Did you know that there are six types of tigers in the world? Tigers are huge. Only polar bears and brown bears are larger than tigers!. And of course we know they have those beautiful stripes. They are gorgeous animals even though they can't purr.

DePaola, Tomie. MARIANNA MAY AND NURSEY

DePaola, Tomie.
MARIANNA MAY AND NURSEY
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534466463

 Marianna May's family was very rich. Her parents were very busy so they hired a woman to take care of her. Nursey (that's what Marianna May called her) always dressed Marianna May in white. And then she'd scold her when she got the clothes dirty. Marianne May was not having much fun just sitting on the porch. Can anyone find a way to change this?

Castrillon, Melissa. THE BALCONY

Castrillon, Melissa.
THE BALCONY
New York, New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534405882

 Have you ever had to move to a new place? How did you feel about it? Some people are excited and look forward to moving to a new home. Some are sad about having to leave everything they know. Most of us have mixed feelings about moving. The girl in this story has to move to a new home in the city. The apartment has a balcony that she likes to sit on. But what else can she do to try to make new friends?

Calkhoven, Laurie. SHIRLEY CHISHOLM

Calkhoven, Laurie.
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2020
IL 3-6

ISBN 9781534465589

 In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. She was also the very first African American to run for president. Many people thought she should just stay out of politics.  To this she said "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." Shirley is definitely someone you should know about.

Cabrera, Cozbi A. ME & MAMA

Cabrera, Cozbi A.
ME & MAMA
New York : Denene Millner Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN         9781534454217 

The day is rainy. But that doesn't mean they need to stay inside all day. There are puddles to explore and songs to sing. And as long as Mama is there, it is going to be a great day.

Bottner, Barbara. THE CRANKYPANTS TEA PARTY

Bottner, Barbara.
THE CRANKYPANTS TEA PARTY
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481459006

 It is a beautiful day out. And Clarissa decides she wants to have a tea party with all her stuffed animals. But there's a problem. You see, the animals are all holding grudges from the past. Like the time elephant got melted ice cream on him.  And monkey had knots in his shoelaces and fell down. What a bunch of crankypants!

Arnold, Elana K. AN ORDINARY DAY

Arnold, Elana K.
AN ORDINARY DAY
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481472623

 It is just an ordinary day on the block. Cars go by. People are out walking. Two doctors pull up and go to two different houses. But it is an ordinary day. What goes on in those houses are far from ordinary. 

Ali, A. E. OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR

Ali, A. E.
OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR
New York : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers 2020
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481485630

 The first day of school is always a bit exciting. And the very first day of Kindergarten is  a really big day! When Musa starts his day, he is assigned to a table with three other boys. The teacher tells them this is her favorite day of the year. Really? How can that be?

Scheuer, Benjamin. HUNDRED FEEL TALL

Scheuer, Benjamin.
HUNDRED FEEL TALL
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534432192 

Do you sometimes wish you were bigger? You could reach higher? What if you could grow a tree that would help you? What if you grew a tree that would be a hundred feet tall?

Sayre, April Pulley. BEING FROG

Sayre, April Pulley.
BEING FROG
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534428812

 This isn't a book where frogs are like humans and can talk. This is a book about real frogs. And the photos are amazing. There are photos of frogs sitting, waiting, watching. What is it like to be a frog?

Ruzzier, Sergio. GOOD BOY

Ruzzier, Sergio.
GOOD BOY
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN     9781481499064 

Here is a story of a boy and his dog. The boy trains the dog to do a variety of tricks. The dog does the tricks like you probably have seen other dogs do -- sit, stay, roll over. But some of these are ones you've never seen before!

Roe, Mechal Renee. HAPPY HAIR

Roe, Mechal Renee.
HAPPY HAIR
New York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781984895547

 Cute crop. Pom pom puffs. Braids. Blowouts. Bantu knots. Happy hair celebrates the many hair styles of black girls. Come along and enjoy these great styles.