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Women Writers Hidden in History

Petrice Custance (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124807

For thousands of years, women in many cultures were excluded from or limited in education. This meant that others told their stories for them. This fascinating book shines a light on women writers who broke that mold. These women wrote some of the most intriguing stories ever written, such as Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the world’s first novel, and Olympe de Gouges, whose political essays helped spark the French Revolution.

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare, Emily Hutchinson (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602918450

In traditional play format, TWELFTH NIGHT is presented in revised and simplified language while maintaining the integrity of the original classic.

Sleep, My Little One

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Carol Schwartz (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228228

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Sleep, My Little One,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. As night draws near, mom and baby share precious moments during bath time and bedtime. “Up the stairs and in the bath I’ll wash those little toes. Tickle your tummy as you splash, then, I’ll kiss your sweet, wet nose.” Bedtime is a special time for bonding and saying, “I love you.” Gentle illustrations and rhyming text will make this a favorite for young children. This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Titles in the Read & Sing Along Series include: A Is For Alligator, A Pilot Flies Her Plane, At The Farm, Diez En La Cama, Down Through The Chimney, Duerme, Mi Pequenito, Hickory Dickory Dock & More, Humpty Dumpty & More, Huge Machines, I Like Colors, I Thank God For You, It’s Night-Night Time, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Llego La Noche, Me Gustan Los Colores, Ten In The Bed, Two By Two & The Wheels On The Bus.

Moe's Oboe: The Sound of OE

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503836679

Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oe' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.

Join the Noise: The Sound of OI

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503836686

Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'oi' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author)Andrea Gabriel (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599227740

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. The magic of Christmas comes alive with this classic letter to Santa. After making sure that Santa knows what the little mouse’s family wants for Christmas, he asks Santa to fill his stocking with whatever Santa thinks is best! See what happens on Christmas night when Santa climbs down the chimney! Rhyming text paired with festive illustrations will make this book a family favorite. Other books in the Read & Sing Along Series include: A Is For Alligator, A Pilot Flies Her Plane, At The Farm, Diez En La Cama, Down Through The Chimney, Duerme, Mi Pequenito, Hickory Dickory Dock & More, Humpty Dumpty & More, Huge Machines, I Like Colors, I Thank God For You, It’s Night-Night Time, Llego La Noche, Me Gustan Los Colores, Sleep, My Little One, Ten In The Bed, Two By Two & The Wheels On The Bus

Down Through The Chimney

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (authors) R.W Alley (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599227757

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Down Through The Chimney,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This original song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Discover the magic with this precious tale of a child who spies on Santa during Christmas night. The little boy and his kitten quietly watch as Santa eats his cookies and leaves him colorful presents. Then, Santa surprisingly winks to him before sneaking back up the chimney! This jolly rhyme will have young readers overjoyed with the Christmas spirit. Other books in the Read & Sing Along series include Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Malia's Chance to Dance

Beth Greenway (author) Wayne Alfano (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682389379

Malia is chosen to dance in the luau even after making a mistake.

Practice Makes Perfect

Lissa Rovetch (author) Amy Wummer (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682386835

The twins Tex and Indi practice for an upcoming play

Talent Night

Annie Gage (author) Apryl Stott (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385098

Benjamin's skill helps make Talent Night a success.

The Chilling Mayflower Mystery

Beverly Patt (author) Karen Stormer Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385135

Lucky's luck finally changes for the better.

Some Actor

Meridee Jones Cecil (author) Carolyn Ewing (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385067

The Bellworth Middle School play may be cancelled unless someone can take over Josh's part.

Dancing Girl

Highlights for Children (author) Qin Leng (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682383155

Emma and her dog Coco look all over the house for a place to tap dance.

What's in a Whistle

Carolyn Crocker (author) Dennis McDermott (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682381311

This young Hungarian girl has a talent that helps a famous composer create beautiful music.

Maya Lin

Sara Spiller (author), Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534140462

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maya Lin in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Humpty Dumpty / Humpty Dumpty

Rhea Wallace (author), Anita DuFalla (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683420286

Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.

Crossover

Jeff Rud (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551439839

Fifteen-year-old Kyle Evans has been a jock for years—a triple threat basketball player who can dribble, pass or shoot with considerable skill. But once he decides to try out for the school musical production at Sainsbury High, Kyle finds there is much more to life than hightops and hookshots. Conflicting priorities cause problems between Kyle and his coaches, teachers, teammates and friends. And when his buddy Lukas becomes the target of homophobic hatred, Kyle is left with some difficult choices to make.

Down By The Station

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (authors) Ivy Dad (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781640335714

“Down by the Station” features adorable art and a repetitive verse that can go faster and faster as the train goes faster and faster along the winding tracks! “Down by the station early in the morning see the little pufferbellies all in a row. See the engine driver pull the little handle. Chug, chug. Toot, toot. Off we go!”

The ABCs

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020166

From A to Z, dance and sing along with the little children as they learn their ABCs! Complete with delightful illustrations, this book makes it easy for early learners to follow along!

Singing The Consonant Sounds

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Patrick Girouard (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020180

What words begin with the letter b? Ball and bat and baby! Learning all about consonant sounds is fun with this catchy rhyme.

Origami Fun: Jungle Animals

Robyn Hardyman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034423

The jungle food web connects animals large and small, both predators and prey. In this beginning origami title, the animal crafts show this diversity of species well, from spider to monkey. Kids will learn all about the jungle biome as they fold some of the coolest wild animals.

True Blue

Sigmund Brouwer, Cindy Morgan (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459815810

Elle is on the road as an opening act for Johnny James, the biggest star in country music. Touring is everything she's ever dreamed of, but it has unexpected downsides: crazy fans, jealous backup singers, weird rules on the tour bus. But when something goes terribly wrong during a performance, Elle struggles to figure out how she can make things right with her fans, her father, her record company and with her friend Webb. True Blue continues the story that began in Billboard Express.

Slip Jig Summer

Elizabeth J. M. Walker (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459817449

Fifteen-year-old Natalie is obsessed with ballet and plans to spend the entire summer in dance class with her two best friends. But when her mom gets a job out of town, Natalie gets shipped off to stay with cousins she barely knows. Natalie is thrilled when her cousins invite her to join them at the local dance studio. But it turns out it's not a ballet class; it's Irish dance. Skeptical at first, Natalie is surprised to learn she really enjoys the new dance style and agrees to take part in an upcoming competition. But this new passion could result in Natalie having to leave her ballet dreams behind.

Shatter with Words: Langston Hughes

Margo Sorenson (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613849866

Transported accidentally back in time to a college campus in the South in 1931, Kenneth and Aleesa meet the young Langston Hughes on his poetry-reading tour and confront racism and threats to Hughes first-hand. What do they discover about the real power behind his words?

What Will I Write?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119810

Students love to write about things that interest them! This helpful book teaches young writers about fiction and non-fiction styles of writing, different text structures, dialogue, similes, and metaphors, and formulating questions. Children are encouraged to write poems, songs, stories, projects, and simple books. They will also learn about the important parts of a book such as front and back covers, title page, contents, glossary, and index.