In this incredible true story of a war-stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us how, throughout the world, the love of literature can unite us all.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill; A Sequel to 'The Bob's Hill Braves'
by Charles Pierce Burton
The past is full of strange events, and some have left experts guessing. This fascinating series pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read text with plentiful photos to help readers explore some of these mysterious occurrences, highlighting what happened and what people still don't know. Books also include a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book describes how colonists disappeared from Roanoke a...
The Wizard's War (Key Hunters #4) (Key Hunters, #4)
by Eric Luper
A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimed and Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottish island, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent there for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye has done? She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island but has she the courage to face a secret deep within herself? A stunning new tal...
The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, How to Read a Story! Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one. Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up. Step 3: Create a heroine—or a hero. Now: Begin. Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an...
A Luna Le Encanta La Biblioteca (Albumes)
by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers
Poppi, la niña del gorro rojo y la biblioteca del árbol / Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree
by Naoko Stoop
Un cuento ilustrado precioso sobre la amistad y el amor por la lectura. Las entrañables ilustraciones de Naoko Stoop en acrílico, lápiz y tinta sobre madera confieren a este libro unas texturas y colores sin igual. Poppi, la niña del gorro rojo y sus amigos del bosque trabajan juntos para convertir el sencillo hueco de un árbol en algo extraordinario. Hace demasiado calor para correr y demasiado calor para jugar. Poppi y Conejo Blanco han encontrado un buen lugar a la sombra y leen. ¡Les...
Dr Suess (Children's Storytellers) (Children's Storyteller)
by Kari Schuetz
“[A] dazzling vision of the way art transcends the everyday.” — Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW On a gray and crowded city sidewalk, a child discovers a book. That evening, the child begins to read and is immediately carried beyond the repetitive sameness of an urban skyscape into an untamed natural landscape. The child experiences a moment of true joy, and as if in response to that single blissful moment, people seem to come alive in all the other rooms of the apartment block. Thanks to the...
Through stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation. Open this charming read-aloud book and you'll find amazing animal profiles, whimsical poetry, stunning photography, plus fascinating information about the wondrous creatures that call the ocean home. Starting with the seashore and journeying through the ocean's zones, readers wil...
“A culturally rich collection of poetic tributes that extends the legacies of poets from around the globe. . . . A magnificent exploration of the poetic imagination.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. In this Coretta Scott King...
Journeys: Young Readers' Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives
by Library of Congress Center for the Book
Books can change lives — and here are more than fifty powerful letters from young readers to authors revealing some of the ways that is true. Annie Schnitzer tells Elie Wiesel, “Reading your story allowed me to connect with my own history,” explaining how reading his memoir deepened her understanding of her grandparents’ plight during the Holocaust. After reading The House on Mango Street, Julia Mueller writes to Sandra Cisneros, “You didn’t tell me how to pull myself back together; you just sh...
Explore the Library (Library Smarts) (Library Smarts (Lerner))
by Janet Piehl