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My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party
by Meg RabyPiper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. In kid-friendly language, Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled. The book provides explanations for Otto’s differences in easy-to-understand language and highlights that Otto desires fun, comfort, and love—just like his peers.
My Brother Sammy is Special
by David Armitage Becky Edwards<P>Sammy does not go to school with his older brother-Sammy has to go to school on a special bus. The brothers cannot play in the park together-Sammy lies under the tree and watches the leaves. Sammy's brother is angry because Sammy is autistic and does not know how to be a "normal" brother. <P>Then, one day, Sammy's older brother realizes that he should not demand everything on his own terms and that Sammy's way of doing things may not be so bad after all. <P>Simply written and beautifully illustrated, this moving book realistically portrays being a sibling of an child with autism.
My Brother the Dragon (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Adam Gustavson Pat SchmatzNIMAC-sourced textbook
My Brother's Hero
by Adrian FogelinThis poignant coming-of-age story is set against the verdant landscape and sultry atmosphere of the Florida Keys Ben Floyd has a lot on his mind. In only eighteen months he will be old enough to get a learner&’s permit to drive, but that seems a lifetime away. Ben enjoys the close-knit group of friends in his small neighborhood, but lately he has been longing for a taste of adventure. Keeping an eye on his younger brother Cody is getting to be a big responsibility. And he is confused by complicated feelings he has for his lifelong friend, Cass. An unexpected turn of events finds the Floyd family in the Florida Keys over Christmas vacation and offers Ben a welcome opportunity to escape the neighborhood routine. Here he meets Mica, an independent, strong-willed girl who lives a nomadic life aboard a boat with her marine biologist father. Mica teaches Ben and Cody to fish, sail, and snorkel, and together they explore the interior canals and coastal waterways. But Ben soon realizes that adventure sometimes brings danger, and that at the center of Mica&’s seemingly charmed life lies a mysterious loneliness. Young readers will relate to Ben&’s conflicting feelings and growing restlessness as they experience this realistic, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous portrait of adolescence by award-winning author Adrian Fogelin.
My Brother's Keeper
by Patricia McCormickToby Malone looks up to his brother Jake. Everyone does. He is the cool one, the one who is good at baseball. Even Mr. Furry, the unfortunately named family cat, seems to prefer him to everyone else. Toby and Jake and their little brother have always had an easy, jostling friendship, in which it is them against the rest of the world. But ever since Toby`s father left, things have been off balance. Toby`s mother seems deflated and resigned. And his little brother is exhibiting odd signs of stress. Toby struggles to keep his family together even as things are falling apart. Despite his efforts, though, Jake is drifting farther and farther away, and Toby knows it is because he is becoming increasingly dependent on drugs. Toby tries to cover up for Jake, to spare his mother yet another disappointment. But his attempts to protect Jake and his mother backfire, only adding to the growing tension between the brothers+until Jake finally goes much too far. With great warmth and wry humor, Patricia McCormick draws a portrait of a typical family that is struggling to reconnect after a crisis.
My Brother's Secret
by Dan SmithA fascinating new perspective on World War II; a fictitious, personalized take on the real-life rebel German youth group, the Edelweiss Pirates.Karl Friedman is only twelve, but like all boys his age in Germany, he's already playing war games, training to join the Hitler Youth. Stefan, Karl's nonconformist older brother, wants nothing to do with it. Then their father is killed, and what had been a game suddenly becomes deadly serious. Karl's faith in the Fuhrer is shaken: Is Hitler a national hero--or a villain? What is the meaning of the flower symbol stitched inside Stefan's jacket, and what is the mission of the shadow group he belongs to? Karl soon finds out as he joins his brother in a dangerous rebellion against the burgeoning threat of Nazism.
My Brother, Joshua
by Nola HoskingAlex wants his brother Josh to play bugle in a patriotic ceremony at a school, but Alex's brother has Down syndrome. Will he be able to?
My Canary Yellow Star
by Eva WisemanThe Second World War was a time of terrible injustices. It was also a time of incredible bravery. My Canary Yellow Star is the remarkable story of one of the last century's greatest heroes, Raoul Wallenberg, who was responsible for saving as many as 100,000 lives. Young Marta's life in Budapest has been shattered by the war. First, her school closes. Jews are prohibited from attending classes. Then her father, along with other able-bodied men, is arrested and sent to work digging ditches on the eastern front. The family's apartment is confiscated, and Marta, her brother, and her mother must share cramped space with her aunt and cousin. Food, warm clothing, and any kind of personal freedom have all but vanished.Jewish life becomes more and more confined as the old people, women, and children are forced into the ghetto. From there, the next step is the waiting cattle cars and the concentration camps. But Marta's family is lucky. They are numbered among those who could be saved by the efforts of Raoul Wallenberg.Among the few points of hope was this extraordinary Swedish diplomat. Raoul Wallenberg issued papers to thousands of Jews, declaring them to be Swedish citizens. Wallenberg was questioned by the Russians after the war and disappeared, possibly to die in Siberia. An international movement has been in place for decades to press Russia for news of his fate. Although details of his death remain a mystery, he has come to represent courage and justice in the face of great evil.From the Trade Paperback edition.
My Chimp Friday: The Nana Banana Chronicles
by Hester MundisRachel can't imagine why Bucky Greene, a scientist friend of her father's who's developing genetically engineered bananas, would show up at their New York City apartment in the middle of the night to leave a baby chimpanzee with them for a week -- or why they absolutely, positively can't tell anyone about it. What could possibly be "top secret" about an adorable chimp like Friday? Rachel hasn't a clue, but when Friday turns out to be really, inexplicably intelligent (Rubik's Cube's a snap) -- and Bucky Greene turns up really, inexplicably dead (he slipped on his own banana peel) -- she suspects serious monkey business afoot. And when chimp-nappers step into the picture, getting to the bottom of Friday's "top secret" before it's too late becomes a delightfully madcap mystery -- with Rachel in a riotous, nonstop race for survival of the fittest. Written by four-time Emmy-nominated writer and acclaimed humorist Hester Mundis, who raised a chimp of her own in her Manhattan apartment, this is a wonderfully funny -- and heartfelt -- novel about endangered species, corporate espionage, and going bananas in more ways than one.
My Chocolate Year: A Novel with 12 Recipes
by Charlotte HermanDorrie Meyers is starting fifth grade, the year of the Sweet Semester baking and essay contest at school. Dorrie is determined to win, but her cakes fall flat, her cookies look like pancakes, and she learns the hard way that chocolate-covered gum is NOT a good idea. Then Dorrie meets her cousin Victor for the first time. Victor is an immigrant from Europe, and he is about to teach Dorrie that a loving family and a safe homeland are the sweetest things of all. With some top-secret tips from Victor's family's bakery and a big slice of confidence, Dorrie Meyers might just have the yummiest year of her life.
My Cousin, the Alien (Alien Agent #1)
by Pamela F. ServiceIn this first book of the Alien Agent series, we meet Zack, a normal kid with a crazy cousin, Ethan, who thinks he's an alien. But is Ethan really crazy? And why do the same bald, odd-looking fat guys keep reappearing everywhere the boys go?
My Dad Is Amazing
by Sabrina MoyleA joyful tribute to fathers from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky! and authors of My Mom is Magical and You Are Fantastic!. Is your dad cooler than a million popsicles?Tougher than a rhino wrestler?Cuddlier than a ton of bunnies? Celebrate all the things that make Dad amazing with this joyful book!
My Diary from Here to There / Mi diario de aqui hasta allá: Mi Diario De Aqui Hasta Alla
by Amada Irma PerezPura Belpré Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. One night, young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to the other side of the border- to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity awaits.As she and her family make their journey north, Amada records her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States in her diary. How can she leave her best friend behind? What if she can't learn English? What if her family never returns to Mexico? From Juárez to Mexicali to Tijuana to Los Angeles, Amada learns that with her family's love and her belief in herself, she can make any journey and weather any change--here, there, anywhere.
My Dog Ate It
by Saragail Katzman BenjaminHoping to stay in fifth grade forever by refusing to hand in his homework, Danny invents creative excuses for why his homework is perpetually missing, but his teacher and her magical talking dog devise a special plan.
My Dog Gets a Job (My Dog Ugly #2)
by Elizabeth FenshamThe perfect puppy chapter book and ideal dog chapter book for kids 9-12!Eric's life will go to the dogs if he doesn't devise a brilliant plan to keep Ugly out of trouble!Eric knows better than anyone that having a puppy can take a lot of work. As the (mostly) responsible owner of a big, shaggy dog named Ugly, Eric has basically mastered the art of dog training. At least, he thought he had.When Ugly gets into a series of mishaps, including the theft of a roast chicken and a bedroom decorated with slimy duck poop, Eric's family is less than pleased. It's clear Eric and Ugly still have some work to do. So Eric comes up with a genius plan—get Ugly a job! That way, he won't have time to get into trouble. But it's not as easy as Eric thinks...See where Eric and Ugly's story began in My Dog Made Me Write This Book!Why readers love My Dog Gets a Job:the best book for middle school boys and funny book for kids 9-12the ideal preteen gift for boyswith doodles and drawings throughout the story, it is a great book for reluctant readers and for those who love graphic novels!
My Dog Made Me Write This Book (My Dog Ugly #1)
by Elizabeth FenshamWhen Eric got a dog, he thought he was getting a best friend. But his dog doesn't even consider Eric to be his second best friend. Or his third. He even likes Eric's horrible sister, Gretchen, more than he likes Eric. Eric isn't sure where this betrayal came from. Maybe his dog is resentful that Eric named him Ugly, or that Eric's Mom is the one who feeds him and walks him. No matter the reason, it's got to change. Eric's ready to try anything and everything to get his dog to love him. Or if not love, at least show some half-hearted interest. But will Eric have what it takes to gain Ugly's affection? Or will he be in the doghouse...forever? Discover more of Eric and Ugly's adventures in My Dog Get's a Job!
My Dog Romeo
by Ziggy MarleyZiggy Marley’s ode to his four-legged friend Romeo becomes a picture book that is sure to touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.“A delight for young readers . . . It’s sure to inspire a love of books, and warm and loving storytime bonding between you and your child.” —Miami Times Online“My Dog Romeo”—a single on More Family Time, the follow-up children’s album to the GRAMMY Award–winning Family Time—is a playful and endearing tribute to Ziggy Marley’s beloved pet dog Romeo. Opening with Romeo’s barking, Marley sings of his great love and friendship with his four-legged friend.Now, with beautiful illustrations by Ag Jatkowska—illustrator of Marley’s debut picture book, I Love You Too—My Dog Romeo becomes a vibrant picture book that follows a child and a dog throughout their days, sharing their love of music and play. The perfect accompaniment to Marley’s charming children’s album, My Dog Romeo is sure to be a hit among young, old, and, of course, our furry friends.
My Dog Soots (Into Reading, Level P #62)
by Margaret Power John ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> In the town of Nightingale, life revolves around the coal mine. But as my brother and I discover, danger lurks in the forgotten tunnels that wind their way beneath the town. Luckily, finding the way in the dark is no problem for my little dog Soots!
My Dog is Better than Your Dog (Crimebiters #1)
by Tommy GreenwaldFrom the author of Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading comes a humorous and illustrated new series about a boy whose new dog may or may not be a crimefighting vampire.Jimmy Bishop loves doing 3 things: 1) Laughing at funny dog videos online,2) watching his favorite show (Stop! Police!) on TV, 3) and reading his favorite vampire book (Fang Goodness) over and over. His self-involved older sister and workaholic Mom think he needs to stop obsessing already! But when his Dad finally allows Jimmy to get a puppy before school starts, everything changes and Jimmy has something new to focus on: his amazing dog, Abby who seems to have some very unusual habits. She sleeps all day but is wired at night, and she runs from the garlic kelp biscuit made by Jimmy's strange new babysitter Mrs. Cragg. There's just something different about Abby. Could she possibly be...a vampire? Jimmy's best friend Irwin thinks Jimmy's being ridiculous, but then when Abby uncovers a real crime in progress and helps him become friends with an actual, human girl, even Irwin has to admit that perhaps Abby might have some super powers after all.
My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat: A Halloween Tail (Hank Zipzer, The World's Greatest Underachiever #10)
by Henry Winkler Lin Oliver Jesse Joshua WatsonOn Halloween day, Hank comes to school dressed in what he thinks is the perfect costume-a table in an Italian restaurant. Nick McKelty, the resident school bully (dressed in a total blood and guts costume), thinks Hank's costume is wimpy and that Hank wouldn't know how to be scary and gross if his life depended on it! <p> <p>So Hank decides to create the scariest haunted house ever and invite McKelty over to show him what scary really is. The only problem is that Hank's dog, Cheerio, is scared of Hank's haunted house. So scared, in fact, that when Hank tries to find him, he's nowhere in sight! Have Hank's Halloween hijinks gone too far? <p><b> Lexile Level: 750L</b></p>
My Dog, My Hero
by Betsy Byars Betsy Duffey Laurie Myers'My Hero' to Be Chosen: Eight finalists will compete tonight for the title My Hero. The winner will wear the coveted gold Hero medal. These brave and courageous dogs will each appear with their nominator who will tell their story. There's Smiley, who fought a giant bull. Bear used his giant paws to save the life of another dog. Munchkin warned a gardener of a poisonous snake about to strike. Old Dog helped find people buried under rubble after a tornado. Buster pulled a baby carriage out of the path of a careening truck. Blue, who had never been known to bark, used his voice to bring help to his wounded master. Dopey's constant barking saved the life of a baby left in a sweltering car. Little Bit brought love and companionship to a nursing home resident. In My Dog, My Hero each story is told in the unique, sometimes humorous, but always compelling voice of the person whose life was changed by the heroic action of a very extraordinary dog. Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers have joined forces to create dog stories full of adventure and suspense. Loren Long's paintings capture the heroic dignity of each of the dogs and heighten the drama of their special stories.
My Dream of Martin Luther King
by Faith RinggoldThe author recounts the life of Martin Luther King in the form of her own dream.
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures: For little learners who love exciting journeys and incredible discoveries (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
by DKA charming children's encyclopedia for little learners who love exciting journeys and incredible discoveries. The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9-year-olds with an exciting introduction to the awe-inspiring adventures of eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. Combining fun facts with charming illustrations, young readers can dive into the unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea and sky, as they explore the highest mountains, the deepest oceans and everything in between. Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they travel through time to visit the workshops, labs and studios of history&’s most important minds, whilst they read about the pioneers who dared to go where nobody had ever been before! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!From scientists and inventors to builders and thinkers, this adventure book is perfect for curious little kids with a thirst for knowledge. Mixing photography and colorful illustrations, kids will discover important facts about the world&’s most renowned explorers, pioneers, risk-takers and more. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too! Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they:- Read fun facts about a variety of different people who shaped the world- Learn all about archeologists, scientists and more who made mind-boggling discoveries- Discover a unique approach to the subject that focuses primarily on events Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content is written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is part of the educational kid&’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity of the animal kingdom with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs: For Little Dinosaur Lovers Who Want to Know Everything (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
by DKA charming children's encyclopedia that takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, who want to know everything there is to know about dinosaurs! Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this dinosaur encyclopedia will tap into every child’s natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid’s encyclopedia includes everything from an in-depth exploration of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods and how fossils are made, to detailed profiles of popular dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus, to more unfamiliar species such as Microraptor, Guanlong, and Spinosaurus .Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:- Read hundreds of exciting dinosaur facts- Learn a large range of both familiar and unfamiliar dinosaurs- Discover charming illustrations and dynamic paleoartOur dinosaur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats covering a wide range of dinosaurs. Subjects include The Prehistoric World, Discover the Dinosaurs, Clues from the Past and Reference galleries – sending readers back through time on their quest for knowledge. Feature spreads include a fact file of essential stats about each dinosaur that includes size, diet, and period, as well as a handy pronunciation guide for those tricky-to-say names.Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the past to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young dino hunters. Tell the story of the prehistoric world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them dive into the deep blue with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans.
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Myths and Legends: For Little Learners Who Love Fantastic Stories (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
by DKThis exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world.From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about vicious beasts, such as the basilisk from Europe and Lumaluma from Australia, and heroes such as Japanese Susano-o, Scandinavian Thor, and Greek Odysseus who battle them. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, the Little Mermaid, and the Loch Ness monster, before taking to the skies to learn about Chinese dragons, the powerful Thunderbird from Native America, and Kutkh from Russia. Perfect for children ages 5–9, this book contains retellings of favorite myths as well as less well known ones. Dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, magic, and mysteries to discover myths and legends from a huge range of different cultures. Combining fun facts with charming and colorful illustrations, this book will encourage children’s imaginations to run off to far away lands and learn about stories that have shaped civilizations today. Learning about myths and legends provides valuable insight for children into other cultures, encouraging them to think about their place in the world, different values, and the similarities and differences between other cultures and their own. It also puts an emphasis on the importance of history and geography. Learning about cultures from all around the world also teaches children to have cultural awareness. From young historians to fiction lovers, this book is ideal for curious youngsters with a thirst for knowledge. My Very Important Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends will captivate children and get them learning, reading, and having fun.