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Michael Jackson : ultimate music legend /

Krohn, Katherine E.


Life on Jackson Street -- Climb Every Mountain -- Amateur night -- The Jackson 5 -- Flying solo -- Humanitarian -- Ups and downs -- Final curtain call. School Library Journal, May 2010. Booklist, February 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Michael Jackson, discussing his performances with his brothers in The Jackson 5, his solo albums, his controversial actions, and his untimely death in 2009.
Date Published:2010

Life on Jackson Street -- Climb Every Mountain -- Amateur night -- The Jackson 5 -- Flying solo -- Humanitarian -- Ups and downs -- Final curtain call. School Library Journal, May 2010. Booklist, February 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Michael Jackson, discussing his performances with his brothers in The Jackson 5, his solo albums, his controversial actions, and his untimely death in 2009.

Date Published:2010

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Baas, Thomas.


Translation of: Le joueur de flŭte d'Hamelin. Based on: The Pied Piper of Hamelin. School Library Journal, November 2016. Pub Weekly, October 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, August 2016. The Pied Piper is brought in to save the village of Hamelin from being overrun by rats, but when the town refuses to pay him, he extracts a terrible revenge.
Date Published:2016

This is the star

Dunbar, Joyce.


A cumulative presentation which uses rhyme to describe the night of the birth of Christ.
Date Published:1996

The monarchs are missing : a butterfly mystery /

Hirsch, Rebecca E.,


Bye-bye butterflies? -- The mysterious monarch migration -- Monarchs in trouble -- Bringing the monarchs back -- Butterflies on the brink. Junior Library Guild. Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for the last two decades, and scientists aren't sure why. This book takes readers on a quest to discover what is happening and what scientists know.
Date Published:2018

Mayte and the bogeyman

GonzÃ¡lez, Ada.


Wilson's Children, October . School Library Journal, June . Kirkus Review, March . Library Media Connection, February . Multicultural Review, December . Criticas, January . Wilson's Children, October . Criticas Reviews, Mayte and her friend Pepito are convinced Mr. Aparicio, the ice cream vendor, is the bogeyman, but in their attempts to rescue what they believe is a captured child, they discover he is really a friend. Presented in English and Spa.
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Wilson's Children, October . School Library Journal, June . Kirkus Review, March . Library Media Connection, February . Multicultural Review, December . Criticas, January . Wilson's Children, October . Criticas Reviews, Mayte and her friend Pepito are convinced Mr. Aparicio, the ice cream vendor, is the bogeyman, but in their attempts to rescue what they believe is a captured child, they discover he is really a friend. Presented in English and Spa.

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This is how we do it : one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world /

Lamothe, Matt.


School Library Journal, May 2017. Booklist starred, June 2017. Horn Book Starred, July 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Kirkus Review, April 2017. Library Media Connection, November 2017. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Horn Book Magazine, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Tells the daily activities of seven children from around the world.
Date Published:2017

The three Billy Goats Gruff

Alperin, Mara.


Based on the fairy tale: Tre bukkene Bruse / Peter AsbjÌœrns. School Library Journal, April 20. Publisher's Weekly, November 20. School Library Journal, April 20. Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a greener hillsi.
Date Published:2015

Waiting for wings

Ehlert, Lois.


Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. School Library Journal, April 2001. Five Owls, February 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist starred, March 2001. Pub Weekly, April 2001. Kirkus Starred, March 2001. Horn Book, May 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2001. Library Talk, November 2001. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist starred, March 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2001. Five Owls, February 2002. Horn Book, May 2001. Kirkus Review Starred, March 2001. Library Talk, November 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. Publisher's Weekly, April 2001. School Library Journal, April 2001. Wilson's Children, July 2002. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2007. Horn book guide starred, Booklist starred, March 01, 2001. Kirkus starred, March 01, 2001. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2000. Wilson Children's catalog. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2001. Simple text and bright pictures show how butterflies use flowers and identify several types of butterflies.
Date Published:2001

Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. School Library Journal, April 2001. Five Owls, February 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist starred, March 2001. Pub Weekly, April 2001. Kirkus Starred, March 2001. Horn Book, May 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2001. Library Talk, November 2001. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2002. Booklist starred, March 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2001. Five Owls, February 2002. Horn Book, May 2001. Kirkus Review Starred, March 2001. Library Talk, November 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. Publisher's Weekly, April 2001. School Library Journal, April 2001. Wilson's Children, July 2002. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2007. Horn book guide starred, Booklist starred, March 01, 2001. Kirkus starred, March 01, 2001. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2000. Wilson Children's catalog. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2001. Simple text and bright pictures show how butterflies use flowers and identify several types of butterflies.

Date Published:2001

A ray of light : a book of science and wonder /

Wick, Walter, 1953-,


Junior Library Guild. The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive light in our world and beyond. Walter Wick demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us.
Date Published:2019

Junior Library Guild. The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive light in our world and beyond. Walter Wick demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us.

Date Published:2019

The real Riley Mayes

Elliott, Rachel,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Riley is in fifth grade and feels out of place ever since her one friend moved away. The only thing that brings her joy is drawing and her favorite comedian Joy Powers. When her class is assigned to write letters to people they admire, Riley knows exactly who to write to: Joy Powers. Everything changes when a classmate, Cate, offers to help her with her letter, and Aaron, the new kid in her class, seems to get her weird sense of humor. Riley feels like she might be finding her way until mean girl Whitney calls her a lesbian. After meeting Aaron's two dads, and realizing that she has a crush on Jo Powers, Riley starts to wonder if she could be gay and if that could frighten away her new friends.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Riley is in fifth grade and feels out of place ever since her one friend moved away. The only thing that brings her joy is drawing and her favorite comedian Joy Powers. When her class is assigned to write letters to people they admire, Riley knows exactly who to write to: Joy Powers. Everything changes when a classmate, Cate, offers to help her with her letter, and Aaron, the new kid in her class, seems to get her weird sense of humor. Riley feels like she might be finding her way until mean girl Whitney calls her a lesbian. After meeting Aaron's two dads, and realizing that she has a crush on Jo Powers, Riley starts to wonder if she could be gay and if that could frighten away her new friends.

Date Published:2022

The witches : the graphic novel /

Bagieu, PÃ©nÃ©lope.


"This graphic novel adaptation of The Witches was originally published in France by Gallimard Bande DesinÃ©e in 2020 under the title SacrÃ©es SorciÃ¨res"--T.p. verso. School Library Journal, October 2020. Kirkus Review, September 2020. A graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's story about a young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, who together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
Date Published:2020

"This graphic novel adaptation of The Witches was originally published in France by Gallimard Bande DesinÃ©e in 2020 under the title SacrÃ©es SorciÃ¨res"--T.p. verso. School Library Journal, October 2020. Kirkus Review, September 2020. A graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's story about a young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, who together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

Date Published:2020

The party and other stories

Ruzzier, Sergio, 1966-,


Junior Library Guild. Fox and Chick are unlikely friends, but somehow they seem to get along together, even though Fox is calm and thoughtful, and Chick has is hyperactive and flighty.
Date Published:2018

Unicorn boy

Roman, Dave,


Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In this first volume of a graphic novel trilogy, Brian Reyes suddenly grows a unicorn horn on his head and long, multicolored hair. Then his muffin begins talking to him and Brian realizes he can now fly. He's grateful he has the support of his best friend, Avery, who is nonbinary. But when shadowy creatures kidnap Avery, Brian must follow them into a dark underworld and use his newfound powers to save Avery.
Date Published:2024

Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In this first volume of a graphic novel trilogy, Brian Reyes suddenly grows a unicorn horn on his head and long, multicolored hair. Then his muffin begins talking to him and Brian realizes he can now fly. He's grateful he has the support of his best friend, Avery, who is nonbinary. But when shadowy creatures kidnap Avery, Brian must follow them into a dark underworld and use his newfound powers to save Avery.

Date Published:2024

Chi-Chi and Pey-Pey.

Fosberry, Jennifer,


Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, On the first day of school, Chi-Chi the chicken and Pey-Pey the penguin learn they don't have one thing in common. But when they combine something they both like, they become friends.
Date Published:2023

Mossy and Tweed.

Hokkanen, Mirka,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Gnomes Mossy and Tweed embark on a quest to discover what's inside a coconut that lands between their properties in Gnome Woods.
Date Published:2023

Healthy snacks

Martin, Claudia.


School Library Journal, May 2019. Library Media Connection, August 2019. Contains twelve recipes for healthy snacks, accompanied by background information about blood sugar, metabolism, and the importance of snacks.
Date Published:2019

Easy snacks from around the world

Alexander, Heather, 1967-


Bruschetta (Italy) -- Cold sesame noodles (China) -- Caribbean fruit smoothie (Caribbean) -- Tzatziki (Greece) -- Banana bread (Central America) -- Welsh rarebit (Wales) -- Granola bars (United States) -- Guacamole (Mexico) -- Hummus (Middle East) -- Paprika cheese sticks (Hungary) -- Edamame (japan). Horn Book, April 2012. Introduces children to simple snack foods from around the world, with recipes from Italy, China, the Caribbean, Greece, Central America, Mexico, and Wales, and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.
Date Published:2012

Bruschetta (Italy) -- Cold sesame noodles (China) -- Caribbean fruit smoothie (Caribbean) -- Tzatziki (Greece) -- Banana bread (Central America) -- Welsh rarebit (Wales) -- Granola bars (United States) -- Guacamole (Mexico) -- Hummus (Middle East) -- Paprika cheese sticks (Hungary) -- Edamame (japan). Horn Book, April 2012. Introduces children to simple snack foods from around the world, with recipes from Italy, China, the Caribbean, Greece, Central America, Mexico, and Wales, and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.

Date Published:2012

Easy desserts from around the world

Alexander, Heather, 1967-


Celebration cookies (Mexico) -- Akwadu (Ghana) -- Coconut sticky rice with mango (Thailand) -- Strawberries Romanoff (Russia) -- Anzac biscuits (Australia) -- Lemon granita (Italy) -- Kolaczki cookies (Poland) -- Baklava (Greece) -- Maple butter tarts (Canada) -- Lebkuchen (Germany) -- Alfajores (Argentina). Horn Book, April 2012. Library Media Connection, May 2012. Introduces children to simple desserts from around the world, with recipes from Mexico, Ghana, Thailand, Russia, Australia, Italy, Greece, Canada, Germany, and Argentina, and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.
Date Published:2012

Celebration cookies (Mexico) -- Akwadu (Ghana) -- Coconut sticky rice with mango (Thailand) -- Strawberries Romanoff (Russia) -- Anzac biscuits (Australia) -- Lemon granita (Italy) -- Kolaczki cookies (Poland) -- Baklava (Greece) -- Maple butter tarts (Canada) -- Lebkuchen (Germany) -- Alfajores (Argentina). Horn Book, April 2012. Library Media Connection, May 2012. Introduces children to simple desserts from around the world, with recipes from Mexico, Ghana, Thailand, Russia, Australia, Italy, Greece, Canada, Germany, and Argentina, and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.

Date Published:2012

Easy breakfasts from around the world

Llanas, Sheila Griffin, 1958-


Brown bread with honey-molasses butter (Turkey) -- Chorizo con huevos (Mexico) -- Ful medames (Egypt) -- Khichadi (India) -- Pannukakku (Finland) -- Kielbasa and toast (Poland) -- Fresh fruit (Brazil) -- Googs and soldiers (Australia) -- La bouillie (Chad) -- Coconut syrup (Carribean) -- Anijsmelk and hagelslag (Netherlands). Horn Book, April 2012. Introduces children to simple breakfast foods from around the world, with recipes from Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, India, Finland, Poland, Brazil, Australia, Chad, the Carribean, and the Netherlands and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.
Date Published:2012

Brown bread with honey-molasses butter (Turkey) -- Chorizo con huevos (Mexico) -- Ful medames (Egypt) -- Khichadi (India) -- Pannukakku (Finland) -- Kielbasa and toast (Poland) -- Fresh fruit (Brazil) -- Googs and soldiers (Australia) -- La bouillie (Chad) -- Coconut syrup (Carribean) -- Anijsmelk and hagelslag (Netherlands). Horn Book, April 2012. Introduces children to simple breakfast foods from around the world, with recipes from Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, India, Finland, Poland, Brazil, Australia, Chad, the Carribean, and the Netherlands and information on cooking techniques, terms, and tools.

Date Published:2012

Easy vegetarian foods from around the world

Llanas, Sheila Griffin, 1958-


Sabji (India) -- Tofu (China) -- Chiles rellenos (Honduras) -- Cabbage pie (Russia ) -- Spinach peanut stew (Mali and Mauritania) -- Mushroom barley soup (Tibet ) -- Tomatoes rougaille and rice (Mauritius) -- Asparagus frittata (Italy)-- Pea soup and doughboys (Newfoundland) -- Gado-gado (Indonesia) -- Falafel (Israel). Horn Book, April 2012. Library Media Connection, May 2012. Introduces children to different vegetarian foods from cultures around the world, with recipes for vegetarian dishes from India, China, Honduras, Russia, Tibet, Italy, and other countries and information on basic cooking terms, techniques, and tools.
Date Published:2012

Sabji (India) -- Tofu (China) -- Chiles rellenos (Honduras) -- Cabbage pie (Russia ) -- Spinach peanut stew (Mali and Mauritania) -- Mushroom barley soup (Tibet ) -- Tomatoes rougaille and rice (Mauritius) -- Asparagus frittata (Italy)-- Pea soup and doughboys (Newfoundland) -- Gado-gado (Indonesia) -- Falafel (Israel). Horn Book, April 2012. Library Media Connection, May 2012. Introduces children to different vegetarian foods from cultures around the world, with recipes for vegetarian dishes from India, China, Honduras, Russia, Tibet, Italy, and other countries and information on basic cooking terms, techniques, and tools.

Date Published:2012