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Wit & Wisdom 2025 Grade K
Description: Wit & Wisdom 2025 Grade Kindergarten
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Rap a Tap Tap, Here's Bojangles--Think of That!
by Leo Dillon and Diane DillonThis book for young children tells the story of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson--an African-American tap dancer and one of the most popular entertainers of the 1920's-30s.
My Five Senses [Pre-Kindergarten]
by Margaret MillerNIMAC-sourced textbook
An introduction to the five senses highlights five small children of various ethnic groups enjoying the wonders of sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch, from a ride on the merry-go-round to a big bowl of popcorn.
Lexile Measure: 250L
Last Stop On Market Street
by Matt de la Peña and Christian RobinsonEvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them.
This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share.
Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña#1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller Winner of the Newbery Medal A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child&’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don&’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn&’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña&’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson&’s radiant illustrations.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by John Archambault and Lois Ehlert and Bill MartinA told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree. In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Ehlert's rainbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by John Archambault and Lois Ehlert and Bill Martin Jr.NIMAC-sourced textbook