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My Monster and Me
by Nadiya HussainFrom the winner of The Great British Baking Show and star of Nadiya's Time to Eat comes a heartfelt story to help give children and parents the tools they need to talk about worries and anxiety.A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries?Having struggled with anxiety for as long as she can remember, Nadiya Hussain has written this heartfelt story to ensure that no child suffers in silence—no matter what shape their worry monster may take.
My Mother Was a Nanny
by Laura JamesA girl longs for her mother’s attention. But Mummy is always busy helping everyone else and their children! Day by day, the narrator recalls what it was like growing up with her mother, who was a nanny, as well as a friend, baker, maker, teacher, cleaner and more. As the youngest in her family, the girl stayed home and helped amuse the children her mother looked after. She went along on trips to the Caribbean greengrocer in their Brooklyn neighborhood, where her mother would almost always forget to buy her favorite fruit. She eavesdropped on her mother’s conversations, waiting for her turn to talk, only to be shooed away. She even accompanied her mother on office-cleaning expeditions on Saturdays. Mummy seldom had a moment to spare. But looking back on a special surprise one Easter Sunday, the narrator realizes that her mother was always thinking about her own children, in spite of the demands of her domestic work and the central role she played in her community. Based on Laura James’ childhood in Brooklyn, and accompanied by her gorgeous, vibrant illustrations, this simple story is a moving reflection of race, class and labor in North America, including the Caribbean. Key Text Features dialogue illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
My Name Is Cool: Stories From A Cuban-irish-american Storyteller
by Antonio SacreWhen I was born, I kept my eyes squeezed shut so tightly that my mom called me Mr. Magoo from a cartoon she loved. My dad said I was going to be bilingual, like him, so he called me El Señor Magoo. Little Antonio has a LOT of names. Different relatives call him different names, but the real culture shock happens when he goes to school for the first time. A celebration of biracial heritage and cultural identity from award-winning Cuban American storyteller Antonio Sacre, My Name Is Cool teaches children to be proud of their heritage and the things that make them different. Different is COOL.
My Name Is James Madison Hemings
by Jonah WinterA New York Times Notable Book A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings.In an evocative first-person account accompanied by exquisite artwork, Winter and Widener tell the story of James Madison Hemings&’s childhood at Monticello, and, in doing so, illuminate the many contradictions in Jefferson&’s life and legacy. Though Jefferson lived in a mansion, Hemings and his siblings lived in a single room. While Jefferson doted on his white grandchildren, he never showed affection to his enslaved children. Though he kept the Hemings boys from hard field labor—instead sending them to work in the carpentry shop—Jefferson nevertheless listed the children in his &“Farm Book&” along with the sheep, hogs, and other property. Here is a profound and moving account of one family&’s history, which is also America&’s history.An author's note includes more information about Hemings, Jefferson, and the author's research."This gentle, emotional book is a reminder that many presidents&’ biographies have distressing aspects. . . . A simple but historically solid introduction to some of the moral crises slavery presented for our nation." --The New York Times"Through a poignant first-person monologue, Winter imagines the peculiar upbring- ing of Virginia slave James Madison Hemings, son of Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved mistress, Sally Hemings.&”—Bulletin, starred review
My Name Is Long as a River
by Suma SubramaniamIn this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.What&’s so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn&’t think there is anything special about her very long name—in fact, she would prefer to be called &“Kav.&” But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family&’s heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri&’s eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.Through Suma Subramaniam&’s lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand&’s radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.
My Name Is Wakawakaloch!
by Chana StiefelIn this lighthearted picture book, the intrepid, determined, and savvy Wakawakaloch learns to embrace what makes her special while lifting up her neanderthal community. Perfect for fans of Vera Brosgol and Emily Hughes. No one can pronounce Wakawakaloch&’s name. Why couldn&’t she be called something simple . . . like Gloop? That&’s a name you can find on a T-shirt! But after a visit with her tribe&’s elder, Wakawakaloch discovers what her name means, and how powerful names can be. Gloop may be easy to say, but the girl who helps her friends embrace differences and wear their names proudly? Her name is Wakawakaloch!
My Name Is a Story: An Empowering First Day of School Book for Kids
by AshantiFrom Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name. First days aren’t easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and learns just how special it is.A is for awesome, S is for sunsets, H is for hand games, A is for art…Inspired by Ashanti’s own experience, this delightful picture book shares the joy that one child finds in her name.A perfect pick for classrooms and all story times!
My Name is Zedonk
by Jia HanIn the 2010 Census, almost 10 million Americans identified as multiracial. As our population grows, more and more families will be made up of people who may not look just like one another. My Name is Zedonk is a charming children's book celebrating diverse and multiracial families—or just a little story about a zedonk, read into it what you wish. Originally published in Korea, the story is for ages 3 to 8 and illustrated with full color, mixed media drawings that will resonate across ages, races, and genders. This story captures love, acceptance, and the mystery and magic of family. "My mama is a donkey, my papa is a zebra, and I am a zedonk. Each of us is a bit different and we are all happy together.&”
My New Big-Kid Bed
by Debbie BertramHaving trouble getting your child to sleep in their own bed? Families will relate to this bedtime romp about a boy with that very problem!What could be more exciting than graduating to a big bed? This big boy cannot wait to go to sleep in his new dinosaur bed. But when darkness falls . . . what&’s that? A huge shadow sends the boy running from bedroom to bedroom to try to sleep anywhere but his own bed! This bouncy, hilarious rhyming story introduces a Goldilocks-like dilemma as our young friend tries to find a place to sleep that&’s &“just right&”—which turns out, in the end, to be his very own bed! Whether your child is adjusting to a new big-kid bed or doesn&’t feel quite ready to get one, this winning tale will help smooth the way.
My New Bike (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Tracy Bishop Kyle StewartNIMAC-sourced textbook
My New Shirt
by Cary FaganReceiving the yearly birthday gift from his grandmother has become David’s living nightmare. The “surprise” she always has for him never varies. How can he stop this never-ending flow of stiff, white, scratchy shirts — “perfect gentlemen” shirts that make him squirm and pull and shift and twitch? David closes his eyes and imagines a long line of shirts — one for every year of his life — stretching on forever. Then suddenly, without really intending to, he has done the unthinkable. “DAVID!” his mother screams. And when David opens his eyes, there are his mother, his father, and his bubbie staring at him. The shirt is no longer in his hands. He has thrown it out the window! Now it is out on the street, in the jaws of his dog, and the very merry chase is on. Bitingly funny and keenly observed, My New Shirt is graphically presented as a photo album commemorating David’s desperate act of liberation from a family tradition badly in need of a change.
My Night in the Planetarium
by Innosanto Nagara7-year-old Innosanto spends an exciting night with his mom sleeping under the stars in the Jakarta Planetarium. Innosanto's father is a playwright and the boy memorizes lines during the actors' rehearsals, so they invite him to join the performance, which tours the country. The play is about a General, who doesn't treat people very well, "so they decided to do a play about how that was wrong." Fact: Indonesia aka The Spice Islands is the place Christopher Columbus was looking for when he crashed in the New World. Fact: Indonesia is made up of 17000 islands where people speak over 750 different languages. Fact: when Inno was a child, speaking out against the government could land you in jail. On the last night of the performace Inno packs a toothbrush ("they figured if you're going to go to jail for a long time, you may as well have your toothbrush with you so you can keep your teeth clean. (true story)."), the curtains go down, and with soldiers on the way, the actors scatter into hiding. On its surface, My Night in the Planetarium is a modern Indonesian children's story about one night in the late '70s that the author got to spend in the Jakarta planetarium. But it's actually much more than that. It's an introduction to the history and culture of Indonesia. It's about colonialism, revolution, how power corrupts, and how through art and solidarity liberation can be won.
My Olive Tree
by Hazar ElbayyaIn this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.Salam's grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone--from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits... she waters... she asks the seed to hurry... until finally...a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path...including Salam's new olive tree. Salam is crushed--though she doesn't have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see. With spare, sensitive prose and gentle illustrations, debut author-illustrator Hazar Elbayya delivers a powerful story about the beauty of the olive tree and the importance of community in the face of hardship.
My Paati's Saris
by Jyoti Rajan GopalA Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Another exciting day with Paati begins with a host of fun activities done in preparation for tonight&’s party; threading flowers into garlands for decoration, going to the market, and helping her in the kitchen with the scent of sambar in the air. Through it all the boy finds comfort in Paati&’s sari, whether he&’s wrapped in its colors for dress-up or clutching its folds for comfort. Each sari holds a story—ones that speak to him, but most important of all they allow him just to be. With joyful text by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and dazzling art by Art Twink, My Paati&’s Sari is a commemoration of how clothing can convey tradition and individuality, and connect us to both our families and ourselves.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel QuinteroA celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo.When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there.With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read! #Level 3)
by Jack PrelutskyThese 16 rollicking rhymes show young readers that a child's life begins at bedtime. Ages 4-8 So my parents think I'm sleeping, but that's simply their mistake, I have got them fooled completely, I am really wide-awake. From watching shadows dancing on a wall, to reading books by flashlight under the covers, to sneaking downstairs to grab that last piece of chocolate cake, master poet Jack Prelutsky shows readers that a child's life begins at bedtime!
My Pen
by Christopher MyersMy pen rides dinosaurs and hides an elephant in a teacup. What can your pen do? Acclaimed author and illustrator Christopher Myers uses rich black-and-white illustrations to bring a sketchbook to life, showing that with a simple pen, a kid can do anything!
My Pen Pal, Santa
by Melissa StantonYou may think writing a letter to Santa is simple: you make your case and list your hoped-for gifts. But this Christmas, one child's letter to Santa is about to become a whole new adventure! A simple New Year's note to the North Pole about some uneaten cookies kicks off a year-long correspondence between a young girl and the jolly guy in the red suit in this joyful epistolary picturebook. This holiday story is perfect for those who believe and those who remember the wonder of the season.
My Perfect Cabin
by Emmanuelle MardessonTake your little one on a journey around the world! Meet many people from different cultures and explore wonderful scenery across the planet.Follow Lucile on a globetrotting adventure as she searches for a place that she can call home. From tropical rainforest to the snowy Arctic, will she ever find her dream home? Come along with us and let&’s find out!Uncover the beauty of nature and our multicultural world with this stunning picture book for kids. It includes: • Twelve beautifully illustrated spreads to accompany the simple narrative text. • The large format makes it perfect for adults to share with their children. • Simple but enchanting text is ideal for reading aloud. Take a trip across the world with this children&’s nature book! Along the way discover where other people live, whether it is on a lake, at the top of a mountain or even inside an igloo.This informative children&’s geography book gives young readers a look at the environments other children live in and their traditions and cultures. This book provides parents with the support to approach topics like prejudice with stunning full-page illustrations and a simple but enchanting narrative. Showcasing the beautiful natural scenery that our incredible planet has to offer, My Cabin at the End of the World is perfect for parents who want to introduce their kids to the diversity of Earth&’s cultures.
My Perfect Pet (Molly Mischief)
by Adam HargreavesThe irresistible new series by the author-illustrator of Mr. Men Little Miss.Molly wants a pet. A big pet. But with Molly, mischief is never far away!In this first book of a new series, Molly decides that an elephant would be a perfect pet. When she brings one home, she quickly learns that "perfect" isn't quite the right word. Elephants are big. Tigers are fierce. Giraffes are tall. Will Molly ever find the perfect pet?A laugh-out-loud story for sharing, with bold, fun illustrations, this book celebrates a larger-than-life little girl learning a valuable lesson in appreciating what you've already got (unless he's your younger brother!).
My Pet Book
by Bob StaakeAward-winning author-illustrator Bob Staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet! Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesn't meow or bark? Bob Staake's exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are . . . books! Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one. When it goes missing, a lively adventure is in store for readers who love a happy ending. Soon kids everywhere will wish for a pet book of their very own.
My Pet Book: Read & Listen Edition
by Bob StaakeAward-winning author-illustrator Bob Staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet! Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesn&’t meow or bark? Bob Staake&’s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are . . . books! Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one. When it goes missing, a lively adventure is in store for readers who love a happy ending. Soon kids everywhere will wish for a pet book of their very own.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.