White, Dianne.
WHO EATS ORANGE?
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2018
IL K-3, RL 1.9
ISBN 978-1-53440-408-3
Who eats orange? What types of foods are orange? Carrots, oranges, pumpkins. What about red foods? Like lobsters. What about yellow food? Corn. What color food do you eat?
Halligan, Katherine.
HERSTORY : 50 WOMEN AND GIRLS WHO SHOOK UP THE WORLD
New York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
2018
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781534436640
Come along and learn about 50 amazing women who changed the
world. All through history, women have been told what they can't
do. These woman didn't believe that. They wanted to show what
they could do. There are authors, poets, scientists, and
activists. From ancient Egypt to the 21st century, women have
been shaking up the world.
McNamara, Margaret.
ELIZA : THE STORY OF ELIZABETH SCHUYLER HAMILTON
New York : Schwartz and Wade Books, 2018
IL K-3
ISBN 9781524765897
With the popularity of the Broadway play Hamilton, books are being written about Alexander Hamilton and his family. Not much is known about Hamilton's wife Eliza, but this book aims to introduce her. She was born to a wealthy family in 1757. She was expected to marry well. When she met Alexander, she knew that he was the one for her. She stood with him through troubled times. After his death, she did what she could for the poor of New York. Learn about this remarkable woman who had an effect on so many.
Turley, Beth.
IF THIS WERE A STORY
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2018
IL 3-6
ISBN 978-1-53442-061-8
Hannah is a fifth grader who is just a bit different from most of her class. She is very bright and believes she contains magic. When she gets the note that says "Nobody like Hannah", things change. Her parents focus on her more and they tend to fight less. Most people suspect that Kimmie sent the note. Kimmie's mother has died and she now lives with her grandmother. Kimmie is angry all the time. And Hannah is the only one who can beat her in the spelling bee. The notes continue and we are introduced to Hannah's inner world where her stuffed animal can talk as can coins and street signs. The school counselor tries to help Hannah but she becomes more withdrawn. This is an unusual tale of bullies, family problems, and imagination.
Ward, Jennifer.
MAMA DUG A LITTLE DEN
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2018
IL K-3, RL 3.0
ISBN 978-1-48148-037-6
What kind of animal digs a
den for her family? And I say her since it is usually the female
that digs the den. You probably think of bears rights
away. They spend winters in their dens. But there are so many
animals that dig underground to keep their families warm. Some
build dens in hollow trees or logs. Some dig in sand. Come along
and see which mamas dig a little den.
McCanna, Tim.
BOING : A VERY NOISY ABC
New York : Simon & Schuster, 20158
IL K-3
ISBN 978-1-48148-755-9
This is a very noisy alphabet! It starts out with a young boy and his grandfather in the garden. When the grandfather sneezes, the boy loses control of the bouncing ball and now he is trying to catch it. Join the chase and go through the alphabet as well.
Calkhoven, Laurie.
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2018
IL K-3, RL 2.9
ISBN 978-1-53442-242-1
Have you heard of the musical Hamilton? Or the man behind it,
Lin-Manual Miranda? Even if you haven't, he is someone who
you should get to know about. Lin-Manual Miranda was born in New
York City in 1980. Both his parents were from Puerto Rico and
Lin-Manual grew up listening to the sounds of his Hispanic
neighborhood. Lots of Spanish songs, Broadway tunes and hip hop.
His love for music was so strong, he dreamed of being on Broadway
himself. He attended a special school for gifted students and he
dove into theater arts. In college, he wrote a play that he hoped
would appear on Broadway. Through hard work and the help of
friends, Lin-Manual did make it to Broadway. Follow his journey
from birth to fame.
White, Dianne. 
