When Ashley wanders away from her mother while they are shopping and then cannot find her, she approaches a security guard and is soon reunited with her mother. Includes note to parents.
Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring And The Six Months That Changed Everything
by Johanny Ortega
Mariama - Diferente Pero Igual (Mariama - Different But Just the Same)
Everything's new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She's going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people? A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her? Lexile Level 840L
The Stranger and the Red Rooster/El Forastero y El Gallo Rojo
by Victor Villasenor
Everything's new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She's going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people? A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her? Lexile Level 810L Guided Reading Level L
The Savvy Cyber Kids at Home (The Savvy Cyber Kids at Home)
by Ben Halpert
Mister Bud is a dog of routine. He has wake up time, nap time, rest time, dinner time, etc. And everyone knows to follow his schedule. Then disaster strikes. A stranger comes home at "make a fuss time" and throws everything off! Zorro is little bit bossy and Mister Bud wants nothing to do with him. But when the dogs discover they like the same things (like chasing the cat and napping), everything becomes more fun. As long as everyone follows the schedule.
I See You is a wordless picture book that depicts a homeless woman who is not seen by everyone around her — except for a little boy. Over the course of a year, the boy is witness to all that she endures. Ultimately, in a gesture of compassion, the boy acknowledges her in an exchange in which he sees her and she experiences being seen. This book opens the door for kids and parents to begin a conversation about homelessness. In a "Note for Parents, Educators, and Neighbors," there are dis...
Sixth-grader Emmy and her classmates start a secret community service project to help a hungry family, but soon Emmy finds herself involved in a home burglary ring operated by the family's neighbor.
Mo hates her new school and her new town. She has no friends and home life is awful. So when a nice guy friends her on Facebook, she's happy to accept. His messages keep her going while life just gets worse. Then he invites her to meet him. And Mo decides to take a risk... A powerful tale of teenage unhappiness, reckless behaviour and real friendship, for today's cyber-literate teens. Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up encourages and supports readin...
Pansy in New York (Pansy the Poodle Mystery, #4)
by Cynthia Bardes
Pansy the Poodle and her best human friend Avery are famous for solving mysteries all over the world. As a reward for their good deeds, they take a sightseeing trip to New York--where they stumble into a brand new adventure. Fourth in the series of Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series of kids' books. Pansy in New York is perfect for developing reading skills in young emergent readers age 3-7. Morris, the famous talking monkey, has disappeared from the Central Park Zoo! Join Pansy and Avery as they fo...
Jack’s plan to impress the new girl in town goes hilariously wrong in this companion novel to Batchelder-winning Brown, illustrated by outstanding Norwegian cartoonist Øyvind Torseter. The trio of friends from Batchelder-winnning Brown is back, this time following the adventures of Jack. When a new girl moves to town, Jack is determined to impress and befriend her. The only problem? Her mom’s supposedly a famous singer, and she’ll only stick around if she can find some celebrity friends. So Jac...
A little dog discovers that, sometimes, the best things in life are right under your nose. Dog thinks he has everything he needs in his big, blue suitcase. It's perfect for all the little treasures he's collected, and he's sure that he doesn't need anything else to keep him happy. But then, Dog meets Mouse and everything changes . . . Perhaps, after all, life is richer and more fun with a friend, and Dog's big blue suitcase is actually just right for two. Heart-warming, gently told tale of an...
People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! It’s a busy day at the festival for PC Seth and PC Thea. A car is stuck in the mud and a little boy needs their help. Can the officers solve every problem that comes their way? An entertaining story, with fun illustrations, and helpful terms explained at the back, along with further topics to think about.
Brand-New Pencils, Brand-New Books (Gilbert and Friends)
by Diane de Groat
The arrival of a new little brother has his big sister singing the blues.
The Howler (Nightmare Room, #7) (Nightmare Room (Pb), #7)
by R L Stine
You hold in your hand the key to a shadow world of shivers and screams. Take a step away from the safe, comfortable world you know. Unlock the door to terror. There's always room for one more in... THE NIGHTMARE ROOM! Why does Spencer Trotten look so happy? That box he's carrying contains the last gadget he's purchased - a contraption called The Howler. It's supposed to allow Spencer to communicate with the spirit world. Spencer can't wait to see if it works. And it will work...
Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Invisible yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone. Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love—and to the world we share.