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A Hundred Days from Home
by Randall WrightAn adolescent boy struggles with the loss of one friendship and the flowering of a new one.The mouth of the basin had washed away so that the pool had emptied with the runoff from the storm, but the tree still stood, now taller than Elam, the center of a sandy bowl.Elam's mouth dropped open in surprise. Irises had shot up, crowding the edges of the bowl, their green, spear-like leaves reaching toward the sun. And they were in full bloom, their blues and purples reflecting the depth of the sky overhead."It's . . . it's not possible," he said. "It's not.""It's magic," whispered Refúgio.Elam loves the wilderness of the mountains where he lives. He doesn't want to move to the Arizona desert, but his father thinks he needs a change. Ever since his best friend drowned in a river accident, Elam has been a loner. After the move Elam explores the desert alone, unwilling to befriend the neighboring kids. The dry brown earth makes him long for the lush green of home. But in the parched landscape he discovers something unexpected: a river where no water should be. There he meets Refúgio, who also seems to be a loner. Drawn together by a shared love of wildlife, the two forge a tentative friendship. Slowly Elam begins to let go of the guilt and pain from his friend's death, and of his longing to return to the mountains. Randall Wright's stunning first novel is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the aftermath of loss and the healing power of nature.
A Hundred Horses
by Sarah LeanFrom the author of A Dog Called Homeless, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, comes another gentle novel with a touch of magic about the power of friendship and the truth of belonging.Nell isn't happy about spending her vacation on a farm, but when she meets a half-wild and mysterious girl named Angel, the two girls are tied in an adventure that may help Nell discover something special about herself--and the most special of a hundred horses.Girls and horses are a classic pairing, and fans of favorites such as My Friend Flicka and Misty of Chincoteague are sure to love the heartwarming friendship story and adorable--magical--animals in A Hundred Horses.
A Hunger for Grass
by Susannah Buhrman-DeeverThe wildebeests of the Serengeti follow the grass as it grows throughout the year.
A Hunger for Learning: A Story about Booker T. Washington
by Gwenyth SwainAs a small child, Booker T. Washington longed to learn how to read and write, but slaves weren't allowed to go to school. When the Civil War ended, Booker was free. He persuaded teachers at the Hampton Institute to let him work at their school in exchange for classes. Booker did so well that Hampton's principal recommended him to start up a new school in Alabama. Brick by brick, Washington and his students built Tuskegee Institute, which became one of the nation's most respected colleges for black students. Dedicating his life to education, Booker T. Washington was one of the most important African American leaders of his time.
A Hungry Puppy
by Michèle DufresneThe little puppy is hungry and tries to eat Bella and Rosie's food. Bella and Rosie show the little puppy his own food dish.
A Huntsman Spider In My House . . .
by Michelle Ray“Delightful and charming . . . Deliver[s] a valuable lesson on treating all such creatures with respect, without falling into the trap of being preachy.” —Kiddiespace A Huntsman Spider in My House features a young girl concerned about the huge unwelcome guest in her room. Rather than reacting by immediately killing the spider, as commonly taught by society, she finds another way: She catches the Huntsman instead, and then releases it outside to let it live and contribute to the ecosystem of Australian fauna. The little girl’s actions show that insects are important, necessary, not so scary, and support the world too. “The young, nameless female protagonist of Sylvie Ashford’s charming book speaks in rhyme as she explains the habits of Huntsman Spiders to children as well as to the adults that read the book aloud . . . We thoroughly endorse educating young children to have more tolerance for the lower beasts.” —What’s That Bug? “The story follows her beautifully simplistic childlike thought process as she explores her feelings about it, and the ways in which the spider could be dealt with . . . It leaves you with a deep sense of satisfaction, and provides a practical fear-resolution solution to which kids of all ages can relate.” —Kiddiespace “Michelle Ray, author of A Huntsman Spider in My House, does a wonderful job weaving a story to teach young children not to be afraid.” —The Education Cafe
A Ilha
by Jen Minkman Michelle Malheiro do Vale Hapetian«A interminável superfície da água perde-se no horizonte, para onde quer que olhe.» «O nosso mundo é pequeno. [...] Estamos por nossa conta e só podemos confiar na Força em nós, segundo os nossos antepassados.» Se seguisse daqui para oeste, encontraria uma barreira - o Muro que não devemos passar. Do outro lado estão os Tolos. Pelo menos é isso que diz toda a gente.» «Nunca vi nenhum.» Leia vive na Ilha, um mundo onde as crianças deixam os pais e se tornam independentes aos dez anos. Essa ilha é atravessada por um muro que nunca ninguém passou. Os Tolos que vivem do outro lado, seres humanos pouco dados à razão - só acreditam em ilusões. É isso que diz o Livro - a única coisa que ficou dos antepassados da população do lado oriental da Ilha. Mas quando um desconhecido dá à costa, Leia conhece finalmente um Tolo cara a cara e a sua vida muda para sempre. Será mesmo verdade aquilo que ela e os amigos suspeitam acerca da Ilha? Ou serão todos no seu mundo realmente Tolos?
A Ilha de Joshua
by Patrick HodgesUma história reconfortante de um menino intimidado e de uma menina popular cujas vidas irrevogavelmente mudam quando eles ficam parceiros na aula de ciências. Joshua é pequeno para a sua idade. Ele foi intimidado implacavelmente durante anos, e todos os seus amigos se afastaram dele. Eve é uma garota bonita que acabou de ser recrutada para a camarilha das meninas populares. Eles não poderiam ser mais diferentes. Mas como eles começam o seu último ano de ensino médio, as suas vidas se cruzam quando eles são escolhidos como parceiros de laboratório na aula de Ciências. No início relutante em estar perto dele, Eve logo percebe que não só Joshua não é como ela foi levada a acreditar, mas que a sua escola esconde um segredo muito desagradável. O par improvável entra em um relacionamento perigoso que vai ensinar-lhes tanto o verdadeiro significado da amizade, lealdade e acima de tudo, do amor ... um relacionamento que não só irá mudar tanto as suas vidas para sempre, mas a complexidade de toda a sua escola.
A Is For Abigail: An Almanac Of Amazing American Women
by Lynne Cheney Robin Preiss GlasserLynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser collaborated on America: A Patriotic Primer, which captured the imagination of American children and became a national best-seller. Now they turn their hands to A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women and bring the great women of American history to life. Filled to the brim with words and pictures that celebrate the remarkable (although often unmarked) achievements of American women, this is a book to relish and to read again and again. <p><p> Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families -- everyone -- will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women.
A Is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet
by Richard MichelsonA is for Abraham A Jewish Family Alphabet From Abraham to Zayde, and from ancient times to modern day, A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are still popularly practiced today. Following the alphabet, a poem identifies the letter topic while sidebar text provides background information. C could be the challah that my bubbe used to braid, or C could be the chicken soup, when I was sick she made, or chocolate coins on Chanukah we added to our coffers. But I say C should be for chaff, to "life" and all it offers. This joyful celebration of family and heritage includes the meaning behind celebrations such as the Festival of Lights, Passover, and Sukkot; important names and stories from the Old Testament; and how modern-day families continue to celebrate their heritage.
A Is for Africa
by Ifeoma Onyefulu"This alphabet is based on my own favorite images of the Africa I know. I come from the Igbo tribe and grew up in southeastern Nigeria. It was in Nigeria that these photographs were taken, but the people and things pictured reflect the rich diversity of the continent as a whole. There are examples of Moslem and Arabic influences from the north of my country, as well as costumes and ornaments from the south where the religions are animist or Christian. These religions are found in other African countries, too. There are kola nuts, indigo, and beaded jewelry and the ways in which Nigerians use them. And though other Africans may use a different kind of nut, a different color dye, and jewelry that looks different, the meanings and customs associated with them are the same. I wanted to capture what the people of Africa have in common: traditional village life, warm family ties, and above all, the hospitality for which Africans are famous. This book shows what Africa is to me, but it is for and about all the peoples of this vast, friendly, colorful continent." Other books by Ifeoma Onyefulu are available in this library.
A Is for Alaska
by Trish Madson<p>A is for Alaska Railroad<p> <p>B is for bears<p> <p>C is for caribou . . .<p> <p>With D for Denali, N for Northern Lights, and S for salmon, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Last Frontier and discover the plants, animals, and places that make it, well, Alaska!<p>
A Is for Alfie (Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures)
by Randy DuBurkeBased on the award-winning Pinna original podcast, this is the first picture book in a bold new series of alphabet adventures. Follow preschooler Alfie and his babysitter Quentin on an unforgettable tale of loving every letter that makes you YOU!Alfie has been feeling down, and it isn’t just the rain. The kids at school think his name is weird. But when his awesome babysitter Quentin takes Alfie on a walk through their neighborhood, he learns that there are endless possibilities in the letters that make up his name. From “A is for acrobat” to “E is for electrician,” they imagine all the wonderful things Alfie could grow up to be and discover a world of ABCs along the way.Written by Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award winner Randy DuBurke and illustrated by Derick Brooks, A Is for Alfie is the first book in the Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures series. It’s the perfect read if you’re looking for:● Heartwarming picture books for kids 3 to 6 years old about loving yourself inside and out● Diverse read-alouds for pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and homeschooling curriculum● Accessible stories with subtle literacy and learning elements
A Is for Alien: An ABC Book (Little Golden Book)
by Charles GouldIn space no one can hear you giggle as you read this Little Golden Book for all ages featuring the characters from the classic movie Alien!Follow Ripley and the rest of the Nostromo crew on a space adventure that introduces the alphabet from A to Z. With fun illustrations, this light-hearted reimagining of the iconic movie Alien will delight fans young and old, as well as Little Golden Book collectors throught the universe.Since 1979, Alien has been an iconic franchise that has thrilled viewers around the world.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book
by Nat'l Mus Afr Am Hist Culture Anna Forgerson HindleyAn ABC book celebrating and inspiring diversityA Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book is an alphabet board book developed by the National Museum of African American History and Culture that celebrates what makes us unique as individuals and connects us as humans. This lively and colorful book introduces young readers, from infants to age seven, to twenty-six key traits they can explore and cultivate as they grow. Each letter offers a description of the trait, a question inviting the reader to examine how he or she experiences it in daily life, and lively illustrations. The book supports understanding and development of each child's healthy racial identity, the joy of human diversity and inclusion, a sense of justice, and children's capacity to act for their own and others' fair treatment.
A Is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet
by U'Ilani GoldsberryThe landscape of Hawai'i is as rich and exotic as its history and residents. A Is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet offers readers of all ages a guided A-Z tour through this fascinating state. From the meaning of the word "aloha" to the plight of the state bird, the néné, to the sparkling beaches on the island of O'ahu, author U'ilani Goldsberry welcomes all "malihinis" (newcomers) to this lush multi-island paradise. Spectacular paintings from artist Tammy Yee bring the text to vivid life. Beginning readers will enjoy the simple rhymes while older children discover facts about each topic letter in the sidebar expository. Aloha is our letter A. It means so many things: hello, good-bye, and love to you. Fair wishes this word brings. Travelers young and old will enjoy this fact-filled guide to one of the most-visited places on earth! The book includes a quiz about Hawai'i and a pronunciation key of Hawaiian words and their meanings. Check the Bookshare collection for several more alphabet books about other states including B is for Buckeye.
A Is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet
by Linda Cutting<p>A is for Always. With your hand in mine, Adoption’s a gift that will last for all time.<p> <p>With gentle rhymes and lovely illustrations, A Is for Always celebrates the joy and love of adoption from A to Z. With B for birth parents, Q for questions, and U for understanding, it frames challenging aspects of adoption in a way children can understand. Best of all, each page shows a different adoptive family of cuddly animals welcoming and cherishing a new child.<p>
A Is for America: An American Alphabet
by Devin ScillianFrom the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone and Zane Grey's stories of the west, A is for America is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. Other alphabet books filled with fun facts include: B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet, L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet, L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet, M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet, M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet, S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet, and V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet. More states coming soon! It is indeed important, how America came to be. It's the idea that an individual can insist on being free. And I is for immigration and the immigrants who came from Italy, Ireland or India, we're Americans all the same. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden reader's reader's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. The letter X should remind us of the importance of election day, when all Americans rich and poor are allowed to have their say. Some were told they couldn't vote if they couldn't write their name. So they signed the ballot with a letter X and it counted just the same. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from California artist Pam Carroll bring each letter to vibrant life, from eagles and Thomas Edison to the veterans of two world wars. Celebrate all that is Americana with A is for America: An American Alphabet.
A Is for America: An American Alphabet
by Devin ScillianThe author of the charming fable "Fibblestax" includes a rhyming poem for each letter of the alphabet and informational text about the United States.
A Is for Angry
by Sandra Boynton"Because you can't stand another apple, ball, or cup," Sandra Boynton presents an alphabet book of animals and adjectives. An Angry Animal Assortment Along an Arrow starts off the whimsy as a Big Bashful Bear, a Cute Clean Cat, a Tangled Turkey, a Wide Walrus, a Yellow Yak, and others in between romp through the letters A-Z. In classic Boyton style, the irresistible animal characters climb the tall letters, perch on the squat ones, hang from the curves of the round ones. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. Suitable for ages 3-5.
A Is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet
by Becky HallWhat do the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Sego lily, and the Utah raptor have in common? They are among the many treasures offered by the state of Utah and featured in A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet. Readers of all ages will enjoy this guided A-Z tour that showcases state symbols and history in an entertaining and educational format. Beginning readers will enjoy the simple rhymes, while older children discover facts about each topic letter in the sidebar expository. We'll start with Utah's Arches, made from wind, frost, and rain. Nature's rocky sculptures-- An art that can't remain. Author Becky Hall's descriptive rhymes and informative text are highlighted by artist Katherine Larson's vivid, original artwork. From H is for Handcarts to Z is for Zion National Park, A is for Arches presents the history, landscape, and people of the great state of Utah.
A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z
by John Robert Allman"It's an incredible honor to be included in this amazing book of the greatest talent the Broadway stage has ever known!"—AUDRA McDONALD, six-time Tony Award-winning actressFrom Audra McDonald to Liza with a "Z," here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage!Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary ladies. Start with "A" for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, and Liza Minnelli! Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.AND DON'T MISS THE SEQUEL COMING IN OCTOBER: B IS FOR BROADWAY: ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE FROM A TO Z!THE RAVE REVIEWS ARE IN FROM THE STARS THEMSELVES! A wonderful, enriching, enlightening book for theater lovers of all ages . . . and all that jazz!"—CHITA RIVERA, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman)"A to Z—awesome to zany—I'm thrilled to be a part of such an illustrious group."—CHRISTINE EBERSOLE, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (42nd Street, Grey Gardens)"I'm so honored to be included among these fierce ladies—brought to life with such fun illustrations—in this wonderful book for little divas like my own!"—LEA SALONGA, Tony Award-winning actress (Miss Saigon)"A is for Audra turns the alphabet song into a show stopper! It is literally a love letter to Broadway's leading ladies, and I am so honored to be memorialized alongside all of my sisters!"—RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY, Tony Award-winning actress (Hamilton)"I'm honored to be included in this illustrious group. A to Z, they are all incredible!"—KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award-winning actress (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown)"What a fun and fabulous celebration of the females of Broadway! Imagine my joy just to be a part of it!"—KELLI O&’HARA, Tony Award-winning actress (The King and I)&“H is also for honored—because that&’s what I am to be included in this beautiful book. I can&’t wait to show my kids and tell them of all the brilliant leading ladies who have graced the Broadway stage.&” —HEATHER HEADLEY, Tony Award–winning actress (Aida)AND CRITICS LOVE IT TOO! "Women of the Broadway theater take center stage in this loving homage. . . . A lively introduction to a whole new cast of heroines."—Kirkus"this is a book all kids (and many adults) will enjoy as they learn about and fall in love with the theatre."—Playbill.com"A true necessity for any kid&’s bookshelf."—Entertainment Weekly&“a thorough, eye-catching introduction to women of the theater. . . . budding theater lovers will get a thrill.&”—Booklist"A sure hit for thespians of all ages."—School Library Journal"Emmerich&’s flattering caricatures, paired with [Allman&’s] verse, are colorful and slick, bringing Broadway&’s drama to the page&”—Publishers Weekly
A Is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World
by Eva ChenWhy stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You—and the Zillion of adventures you will go on?Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.
A Is for Awful: A Grumpy Cat ABC Book (Little Golden Book)
by Christy WebsterGrumpy Cat has 8 million Facebook followers, her own TV movie, and now . . . a Little Golden Book! The world-famous feline stars in this hilarious storybook.
A Is for Axolotl: An Unusual Animal ABC
by Catherine MacorolIncredible animals await in Catherine Macorol's A Is for Axolotl—not the tame or the merely wild, but the strangest, most fascinating creatures of all!Readers will join an alphabet adventure that spans the globe as they climb trees with the binturong (also known as the bearcat), glide through the rainforest canopy with the colugo, and deep dive with the Dumbo octopus. Get ready for close encounters with axolotls, binturongs, colugos, dumbo octopuses, echidnas, fossas, gerenuks, hyraxes, ibex, jerboas, kiwis, lorises, maned wolves, naked mole rats, okapis, pangolins, quokkas, red pandas, saigas, thorny dragons, uakaris, vaquitas, water bears, xenopus, yeti crabs, and zebra duikers.