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Where are you, Brontèe?
by Tomie DePaola
This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the final completed book written by beloved creator Tomie dePaola, with art by award-winning illustrator Barbara McClintock. Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Bronte.
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Little big man
by Varian Johnson
Elijah can't wait to take his brand-new kite for its first flight! But with a new baby in the family, Daddy has to work this weekend. Elijah finds a clever way to help out and pitch in with his family while also reminding his dad how to still have a little fun. Beloved children's book author, Varian Johnson's debut picture book highlights the fun journey of a young child building his confidence as he steps up into the big kid role, specifically as the little big man of the house.
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There's something odd about the babysitter
by Elayne Crain
Freddie has had many, many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage--literally. But after Freddie decides to team up with the babysitter to turn the evening around, what started out as boring becomes a night he won't forget.
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Forts
by Katie Venit
Children explore the world around them and discover different ways to create forts--magical spaces for play, imagination, and belonging.
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Pop! goes the nursery rhyme
by Betsy Bird
The sensible Secretary Bird wants nothing more than to get on with their job of properly narrating a classic nursery rhyme book. But something is afoot in the orderly land of nursery rhymes... a zippy little Weasel has entered the scene! As the Secretary Bird tries to get through the rhymes--from Little Miss Muffet to Jack and Jill--the Weasel bursts in, throwing everything into a comical tailspin. Can the Secretary Bird put an end to the chaos?
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| The First Week of School by Drew BeckmeyerIt's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read. |
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First day jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.
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Lila Greer, teacher of the year
by Andrea Beaty
Starting a new school, Lila Greer feels alone and invisible until her teacher, Ms. Kern, finds a way to make her feel welcome with creativity, kindness and blackboard erasers.
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Our classroom rules
by K. George
Playing with the double meaning of “rules,” this entertaining picture book, featuring an adorable cast of animal characters, explores how following a few simple rules can foster kindness and community in the classroom.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E Jefferson St
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
(517) 627-7014https://gladl.org |
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