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Hood, Susan. THE TOOTH MOUSE New York : Kids Can Press, 2012 IL K-3, RL 2.9 ISBN 1554535654 When you loose a tooth, you probably put it under the pillow and wait for the tooth fairy to come and leave some money in exchange for the tooth. Well, did you know that in France, they think it is the Tooth Mouse who comes. Young Sophie Mouse loves pretending to be the Tooth Mouse. But when the real Tooth Mouse is looking for a replacement, Sophie has to prove she is up to the job.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Book of the day 08/30/2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Book of the day 08/26/2014
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Hoena, B. A. MATTHEW HENSON : ARCTIC ADVENTURER
Hoena, B. A. MATTHEW HENSON : ARCTIC ADVENTURER New York : Capstone, 2006 IL 5-8, RL 3.9 ISBN 0736846344 Way back about a hundred years ago, no one have ever been to the North Pole. Can you believe that? Well, the only way to get there was to walk so it is not too surprising. A young African America boy by the name of Matthew Henson learned about geography and navigation while serving as a cabin boy. As a young man, he was hired to be the valet of Robert Peary who was an explorer. Within a few years, Matthew would find himself on the way to the North Pole. There were several unsuccessful trips to the Pole before Matthew and Peary actually stepped foot on the Pole. Even though Matthew was there, when they got back to the States, he was rarely mentioned. You see, back in those days, African Americans were not seen as equals. It took years for Matthew to get the recognition he deserved. This is his story.
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Hibbs, Gillian. TILLY'S STAYCATION
Hibbs, Gillian. TILLY'S STAYCATION New York : Child's Play, 2014 IL K-3 ISBN 9781846436017 Vacation time is coming soon. All of Tilly's friends are going on exciting vacations to faraway places. But where is Tilly going? Nowhere!! Her family is staying home. How boring!! She is upset but her mother assures her that their "staycation" will be as much fun as her friend's vacations.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Book of the day 08/22/2014
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Harvey, Jacqueline. ALICE-MIRANDA TAKES THE STAGE
Harvey, Jacqueline. ALICE-MIRANDA TAKES THE STAGE New York : Delacorte, 2013 IL 3-6, RL 5.3 ISBN 0385743335 Alice-Miranda is back for another semester at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies. This semester is going to be great. The school is teaming up with the nearby boys' school to put on a play. The girls are all looking forward to this. All the girls except the new one. Sloane has a different idea in mind. Can Alice-Miranda figure out what is going on before things get out of hand?
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Book of the day 08/21/2014
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Cox, Lynne. ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF THE SEAS
Cox, Lynne. ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF THE SEAS New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2014 IL K-3, RL 4.2 ISBN 0375858881 This is the story of Elizabeth, a two ton elephant seal who lived in Christchurch, New Zealand. The people of the city loved seeing Elizabeth in the river or along the banks enjoying the sunshine. They knew not to go near her since she was a wild animal. Everything was great until Elizabeth discovered the road. She loved lying on the asphalt that was all warm from the sun. But cars also used the road and it was decided that the time had come for Elizabeth to join other elephant seals in the ocean. A boat towed her out and left her with a colony of seals. But Elizabeth was not happy.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Book of the day 08/08/2014
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Gigliotti, Jim. ANIMAL SPORTS New York : Raintree, 2012 IL 3-6, RL 4.1 ISBN 1410942163 Do you play baseball or basketball? Maybe you are in a different sport. Did you ever stop to think about animals who are in sports? There are many sports where animals are the ones who are the stars. Horses are involved in many sports. From racing to steeple chase to long haul races, learn about the sports involved. There is also information about dogs in sports and even elephants!
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Book of the day 08/07/2014
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Floca, Brian. LOCOMOTIVE New York : Atheneum Books of Young Readers, 2013 IL 3-6, RL 3.7 ISBN 1416994157 In the beginning of the 19th century, if you wanted to travel across the country, you needed to travel by foot or horse. It would take weeks and sometimes months to travel out west. In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was opened and it shortened the time it took to travel. You could get on the train and in a few days, be in California. But what were the trains like? What was travel like on these trains? Get on board and find out.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Book of the day 08/06/2014
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Feeney, Tatyana. LITTLE FROG'S TADPOLE TROUBLE
Feeney, Tatyana. LITTLE FROG'S TADPOLE TROUBLE New York : Alfred A. Knopf , 2014 IL K-3 ISBN 038575373X Little Frog is an only child. And he likes it that way. Just Daddy Frog, Mommy Frog and him. When Mommy tells him that there will soon be 9 little tadpoles, Little Frog is not happy. With so many brothers and sisters to take care of, there will be no time left for him. What is he going to do?
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Book of the day 08/05/2014
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Edwards, Michelle. MAX MAKES A CAKE
Edwards, Michelle. MAX MAKES A CAKE New York : Random House, 2014 IL K-3, RL 1.7 ISBN 0375971645 Max loves his baby sister Trudy but sometimes things don't go as planned. Max is old enough to do some things by himself and he is happy that during Passover he will be reciting the four questions for Passover in Hebrew and English for the seder. He practices while feeding Trudy and tells her all about Passover. But Max and his father have plans to make a special Passover birthday cake for Max's mother while Trudy is taking her nap. But Trudy just won't nap. What will Max do?
Monday, August 4, 2014
Book of the day 08/04/2014
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Dunn, Judy. THE LITTLE RABBIT New York : Random House, 2014 IL K-3, RL 3.7 ISBN 0385386044 When Sarah finds a rabbit in her Easter basket, it is love at first sight. Sarah loved playing with the rabbit in the grass. But she needed a name. What do you think of the name Buttercup?
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Book of the day 08/03/2014
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Dunn, Judy. THE LITTLE DUCK New York : Random House, 2014 IL K-3, RL 2.7 ISBN 0385385218 A young boy discovers an egg. What can it be? As the egg begins to crack, we find out that it is a little duck. Follow Henry the duck through his first few days of life as he explores his surroundings and makes some friends.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Book of the day 08/02/2014
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Dicmas, Courtney. THE GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY
Dicmas, Courtney. THE GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY New York : Child's Play, 2014 IL K-3 ISBN 9781846436406 Have you ever gone fishing? Have you heard stories about the big fish that no one can catch? Stella has grown up on tales of the Great Googly Moogly, the giant fish that no one can catch. But Stella is determined to be the one to catch it. She tries lots of different baits and spends days trying. Do you think she will be successful?
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