Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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.

Friday, May 22, 2020

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.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

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!

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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. 

Thursday, May 07, 2020

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?

Saturday, May 02, 2020

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?