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Booklist

Total Count : 100
 
This is only a fraction of the literature I have read this semester!

Math Books:(3)
 
The M&M's Counting Book
By Barbara Barbieri McGrath
 
A tasty way to help students counting skills.
 
Domino Addition
By Jerry Pallotta
 
A fun addition book to catch a childs interest in math.
 
The Hershey's Kisses Addition Book
By Rob Bolster
 
Tasty Math fun created just for kids to learn about math skills.

Poetry and Verse(3)
 
Good Morning Sweetie Pie: And Other Poems for little Children
By Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
 
This is a wonderful collection of poems that range from morning to night.
 
Where the Sidewalk Ends
By Shel Silverstein
 
A collection of the infamous Shel Silverstein poems.
 
A Light in the Attic
By Shel Silverstein
 
Who knows what to expect when reading poems from Shel Silverstein, and here is a book to prove it.

Picture Books (59)

Ginger Bread Baby
By Jan Brett
 
A wonderful tale of the gingerbread baby and a curious young boy.
 
The Mitten
By Jan Brett
 
Who knew how much room could be available in a mitten?
 
The Hat
By Jan Brett
 
A funny little hedgehog finds himself in a funny predicimant. As a quick thinker he gets his friends to join the silliness.
 
 
Trouble With Trolls
By Jan Brett
 
Trolls who are looking for a pet can create alot of trouble for a young girl! The witty girl fools the trolls, but don't worry about them because a pet found them!
 
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Illustrated by Jan Brett
 
The Christmas classic as depicted through the wonderful illustrations of Jan Brett.
 
Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs
By Tomie de Paola
 
A very cute book about Nana.
 
The Popcorn Book
By Tomi de Paola
 
The history of Popcorn in a wonderful format for children.

Over in the Meadow
Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats
 
A rhyming counting book for kids that will steal your heart. 
 
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
By Eric Carle
 
This book is a classic that should be found in everyones library, at home and in school! The story is of a caterpillar who goes through the process to become a beautiful butterfly.
 
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
By Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrated by Eric Carle
 
This predictible, picture books ask the question what do you see? Children and adults can appreciate this book alike.
 
PRINCESSES ARE NOT QUITERS!
By Kate Lum
Illustrated by Sue Hallard
 
This wonderful tale shows how it feels when roles are reversed and the compassion one feels after walking in another person's shoes.
 
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
By Laura Joffe Numeroff
Illustrated by Felicia Bond
 
This classic story shows how one action can be a catalyst for many more reactions. It is wonderfully written and comes full circle.
 
SCAREDY MOUSE
By Alan MacDonand
Illustrated by Tim Warnes
 
This funny story tells of a baby mouse braving a possible encounter with the big Ginger cat of the house to get to a peice of chocolate cake.
 
MOUSE'S FIRST HALLOWEEN
By Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by Buket Erdogan
 
This sweet story lists all the scarey sounds of fall in a fun way to shed the frightfulness of Halloween for young children.  

Skippyjon Jones
By Judy Schachner
 
This adorable book is the tale of a trouble making siamese cat who finds out that he is really a chihuahua inside.
 
Skippyjon Jones in the dog house
By Judy Schachner
 
Skippyjon is at it again as Skippito the bandito fighter.
 
A Star For Christmas
By Barbara Askinosie
Illustrated by Jodi McCallum
 
The story of a star who finds his night to shine by granting a wish.
 
School Days
By B.G. Hennessy
Illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson
 
A book about the activities that occur throughout a day at school.
 
Tom Goes to Kindergarten
By Margaret Wild
Illustrated by David Legge
 
Panda boy Tom goes to kindergarten and is frightned. After his Mom and Dad stay for the day, his confidence grows, but mom and dad never want to leave!
 

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September 11, 2001 (A simple account for children)
By: Nancy Poffenberger
Cover Illustration: Val Gottesman
Illustrations by: Students from Lotspeich School
 
This book is a historical account of the happenings on the horrible terrorist attacks. It addresses the events and reasons of how it came to happen.
 
When the Sun Rose
By: Barbara Helen Berger
 
This is a sweet story of the connection between nature and people and the friendships that blossom.
 
TWO COOL COWS
By Tobey Speed
Illustrated by Barry Root
 
These two cool cows jump over the moon to a medow that is filled with buttercups and lots of friends. This book is very entertaining.
 
Barney Bear's Pizza Shop
By: Larry DiFiori
 
This is a cute book about a bear who finds himself in sticky situations until he finds the job that is right for him.
 
When Mama Comes Home Tonight
By Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
 
This sweet book tells of all the things Mommy's doo when they come home after a long day to show how much they love their child(ren). The illustrations are a wonderful accent to the simple and loving story.
 
Let Me Hold You Longer
By Karen Kingsbury
Illustrated by Mary Collier
 
A heart touching book that is sure to make you think of your child or a child close to you and ask yourself about their lasts. This book will bring tears to your eyes as it points out that children grow up far to fast and although we celebrate their firsts, we should be paying attention to their lasts. 

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
By: Judith Viorst
Illustrated by: Jane Conteh-Morgan
 
This book is a testimony to the fact that everybody has those days where nothing seems to go right.
 
Over In The Meadow
Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats
 
This rhyming book is filled with wonderful illustrations as it works from one through ten.
 
Get Out Of Bed!
By Robert Munsch
Illustrated by Alan & Lea Daniel
 
A funny book about the hazards of staying up past one's bedtime.
 
Love you Forever
By Robert Munsch
Illustrated by Sheila McGraw
 
This story is an ode of a mothers undying love for her child as he or she grows through out life, from being a precious baby to adulthood.
 
Light House: A Story of Remembrance
By Robert Munsch
 
This is the story of continuing a traditon set from the newly departed Grandpa. It is sad and wonderful all at the same time.
 
The Paper Bag Princess
By Robert Munsch
 
This has to be one of my all time favorite books. The story has a prince, princess and a dragon as all fairy tales should. This is not your typical fairy tale though. The princess is the hero, and realizes that it is not the clothes you where or the belongings you own that makes you a princess, but your attitude in life.
 
GoodNight Moon
By Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Clement Hurd
 
A classic bedtime story with wonderful illustrations.
 
A BAD CASE OF STRIPES
By David Shannon
 
This is a wonderful story about not falling into peer pressure. The little girl, Camilla, is so worried about fitting in, she develops a case of stripes that is subjective to anyones suggestions. It isn't until she does the one thing she avoids at all costs but loves that she finally realizes it is okay to be herself!
 
Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
By Carole Schaefer
Illustrated by Vanessa Cabban
 
This is a beautifully illustrated bedtime story to tuck all the woods critters into bed and your own little critter.

Hop on Pop
By: Dr. Suess
 
A simple form of Dr. Suess's rhyming craziness.
 
One Fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
By: Dr. Suess
 
More rhyming from Dr. Suess.
 
Fox in Socks
By: Dr. Suess
 
This is a toungue twister that will tie your toungue in knots.
 
Oh the Thinks you can Think!
 
Oh the thinks you can think will make you think! It will make you think of how Dr. Suess's mind thinks!
By: Dr. Suess
 
The Berenstain Bears: On The Moon
By Stan and Jan Beranstain
 
A mission to the moon withbrother and sister is always entertaining.
 
The Cat in the Hat
By Dr. Suess
 
This is a classic from Dr. Suess. everyonw should read all about the trouble you can get into with the cat in the hat.
 

A World of Homes
By Kari Jenson Gold
 
This big picture book shows the many variations of homes there are across the world.
 
Little Bird's House
By Donna Lugg Pape
Illustrated by Ray Cruz
 
This book displays the trouble a bird has trying to invite her friends to her house and eventually finds the solution. Very cute!
 
Thank you, Mr. Falker
By Patricia Polacco
 
This is a story of a little girl finding her way through reading and hitting many snags. She faked her way through school until one teacher noticed her struggles and made time for her. It is very sweet and every teacher or teacher to be should read this book.
 
Oliver Finds His Way
By Phyllis Root
Illustrated by Christopher Denise
 
This book is a sweet book about a little bear who loses his way and finds his way back through creative thinking.
 
 
Green Eggs and Ham
By: Dr. Suess
 
This book is a classical adventure of the resistance we all feel trying something new to finally be pleasantly surprised when we  give it a chance!
 
The Library Dragon
By: Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrated by: Michael P. White
 
This is a cute story about a scarey librarian who does not want the students at her school to touch, look, or breath at the books. A pivital point in the story is when the dragon Librarian has an AH HAH moment.
 
Catching the Moon
By: Myla Goldberg
Illustrated by: Chirs Sheban
 
The illustrations in this story are supburb! This is a must read book for all ages! A tea time with the moon!
Ready, Set, Skip!
By: Jane O'Conner
Illustrated by: Ann James
 
The story of a young girl who has not mastered the art of skipping and her journey to figure it out. A lovely story.
 
Perfectly Martha
By: Susan Meddaugh
 
This story is about a talking dog who finds a problem and solves it. Very cute!
 
Trains: Streaming! Pulling! Huffing!
By: Patricia Hubbell
Illustrated by: Megan Halsey & Sean Addy
 
A cute rhymimg story all about the different kinds of trains and train vocabulary.
 
Benny & Beautiful Baby Deliliah
By: Jean Van Leeuwen
Illustrated: Leuyen Pham
 
A wonderful story about the joys and jelousy of a new baby in the family and learning how to cope with the new addition.
 
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
By: Mo Willems
 
This cute story with wonderful illustrations/pictures is a very cute tale of a little girls love of her favorite toy.
 
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
By: Mo Willems
 
This sequel book offers the same wonderful illustration / pictures and witty story with a new twist.
 
I Will Rejoice
By: Karma Wilson
Illustrated by: Ami June Bates
 
This book comes from a Psalm from the Bible. It covers all the basic daily activities in which we find thanks from the Lord.
 
Mama, Do You Love Me?
By: Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
 
This story is about the enduring love a mother has for her child as she tests her boundries to see if it is possible for her mother to stop loving her,

Way Out in the Desert
By T.J. Marsh and Jennifer Ward
Illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler
 
A sweet counting book of desert animals.
 
Click, Clack, Moo
By Doreen Cronin
 
A hysterical book of farm animals demands of their farmer... or else they go on strike!

Folk Tales  (5)

The Magic Fish
By: Freya Littledale
Illustrated by: Winslow Pinney Pels
 
This wonderful folktale has a moral that is to be headed by all, young and old alike. It is always better to be content with what you have than to become greedy.
 
Ming Lo Moves the Mountain
By Arnold Lobel
 
This story is an obviously cute story of a married couple who are unhappy in their location and want to move a greta mountain rather than pack their house to move away.
 
Stone Soup
By Ann McGovern
Pictures by Nola Langner
 
A cute story about a hungry vagabond who claims he make soup from a stone.
 
Pandora's Box: A Greek Myth 
Retold by Daina Short Yurkovic
Illustrated by Steve Clark
 
The story of curiosity turning into a disaster.
 
Jill and the Giant
By Alex Vern
Illustrated by Ruth J. Flanigan
 
A new version of Jack and the Bean Stalk, where the main character is a girl.
 
 

Historical Fiction (3)

Stones in Water
By Donna Jo Napoli
 
This novel is a testiment to the horrors, struggles, hardships and achievements of a young kidnapped Italian boys' experience during World War Two.
 
Fire in the Hills
By Donna Jo Napoli
 
This novel is the sequel to Stones in Water. Roberto continues his journey home and encounters complications, rewards, and life lessons oalon the way. Roberto finds himself in a war he never wanted to have a part in, only now, he has found "good people" that allow him to help stop the war.
 
The King of Mulberry Street
By Donna Jo Napoli
 
      The King of Mulberry Street is a novel about bravery, survival and the importance of friends. An Italian boy of nine years old is stored as a stow-away on a cargo ship headed for New York. His number one rule is: survive. Being alone in the city of Manhatten, he finds himself in sticky situations and works hard to make the best of his situation. He quickly learns from his mistakes, makes himself useful and grows up before his time. 

Realistic Fiction  (4)
 
Anne of Green Gables
By L.M. Montogmery
 
This is the story of a young orphan girl who is always finding herself in trouble. After being adopted into a family that initialy does not want her, she blossoms into a beautiful, caring and successful young lady. This story is a classic for a good reason and everyone should curl up and read it!
 
The Great Turkey Walk
By: Kathleen Karr
 
This is an enduring tale of a dimwitted young man everyone deemed to fail in life. He amazes all as he takes on a gigantic feat and defeats all odds. This story is of finding your true family in life, as sometimes it may not be by blood.
 
Hitlers Daughter
By: Jackie French
 
      This novel is based on a group of bus stop friends in Australia. The game of story telling becomes all to real one rainy day when the teller describes the life of the unknown daughter of Hitler in supberb detail. This novel will have you asking questions about how you would handle the adversity and struggles as seen in the book. 
 
Heidi
By Johanna Spyri
 
This is the enduring story of a little girl who moves into the Swiss mountains with the grandfather she doesn't know and changes his life for the better as they become best friends.
 

Graphic Novel (5)
Frankenstein: A Graphic Classic based on the Novel by Mary Shelley
By Terry M. West
 
The classic story of Frankenstein in a graphic novel format.
 
Archie's Double Digest #183
 
Archie Digest #243
 
Archie Double Digest #177
 
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #165
 
Gotta love Archie! Chasing after Betty and Veronica, quarelling with Reggie, and hanging with his best buddy Jughead. These books always keeps a smile on your face!

Fantasy (4)
 
Twilight
By Stephanie Meyer
 
A book that will take you through the world of a young girl falling in love with a dark, mysterious vampire. The trials they endure through out the book can not compare to the trial their love presents. A must read!
 
New Moon
By Stephanie Meyer
 
This novel is the continuation of Bella and Edwards unnatural love. The situations they find themselves in and the issues they deal with are intense and captivate the reader.
 
Eclipse
By Stephanie Meyer
 
The saga continues! Edward and Bella's love continues to grow, and the challenges they are faced with become more difficult.  
 
Rising Dawn
By Stephanie Meyer
 
The last of the saga keeps you on edge as you are not sure what will happen.

Autobiography (1)
 
The Jounal of Scott Pendleton
Collins: A World War II Soldier
 
This journal takes you into the world of a WWII soldier facing all that he had to face. It is an intimate look into his life, thoughts and experiences.

Biography (4)
 
Dr. Suess
By Dana Meachen Rau
 
Who doesn't love Dr. Suess? He is an author and illustrator worth knowing. He has changed childrens literature and his feats are amazing!
 
Georgia O'Keefe: Desert Painter
By Emily Rose Kucharczyk
 
Georgia O' Keefe is a famous artist every child should know about. This book is a wonderful introduction to her life and works.
 
Laura Ingalls Wilder
By Wil Mara
 
This biography is a synopsis of the life of the infamous author of the Little House books.
 
Mother Teresa 
By Susan Eddy
 
The life of Mother Teresa is an insprirational tale that is captured in this book for young readers.

Informational/ Non-Fiction (9)
 
Holi
By Uma Krishnaswami
 
This fascinating book allows the reader to discover the holiday of  India that stems from an old Hindu folklore. The purpose of the holiday is to remind the community that good always trumps evil.
 
The Progressives
By Monica Halpern
 
This informational book highlights the key players created change in America and historical background who  during the 1900s .
 
The American Flag
By Ryan Quiri
 
This informational book tells the history and significance of the American flag.
 
Coober Pedy: Australia
By Elspeth Leacock
 
This is an interesting book of a community in Australia that survives the intense climate and is quite unique.
 
Durban: South Africa
By Elspeth Leacock
 
This book highlights the communities history of coming to be, the economy and the wildlife.
 
Oceana and Antarctica
By Carl Proujan
 
This is a indepth book on the cooler region of the world, full of interesting facts.
 
Mali
By Kevin Supples
 
A look into the community of Mali.
 
Greece
By Kevin Supple
 
A factual book on Greece that includes the community, clothes, food market, farming, economy, plays, architecture, and infamous olympic games.
 
Pompeii : Nightmare at Midday
By Kathryn Long Humphrey
 
This book looks at and describes the horrific events of Pompeii.

Science Fiction: (1)
 
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Adapted byEric Stevens
 
A child friendly version of an episode of Star Wars.