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It's Girls Like You, Mickey
by Patti Kim&“Bursts with personality and energy.&” —Kirkus Reviews Mickey navigates the pitfalls, heartbreaks, and triumphs of seventh grade in this uplifting companion to I&’m Ok, which award-winning author Gene Luen Yang praised as &“funny and heartfelt.&”For the first time in her confident, bold life, Mickey McDonald is nervous about starting school. Her best friend, Ok, has moved away; her father has probably left town for good; and she can&’t afford to go back-to-school shopping. But she&’s going to make the most of things because that&’s the kind of person Mickey is. Nothing&’s going to stand in her way or get her down. Still, the first few days of school are rough, until she becomes friends with Sun Joo, who has just moved to town. Their connection is instant and strong. But things get complicated when Sydney, the popular (and mean) girl in Mickey&’s class, also takes a shine to Sun Joo. Suddenly Mickey is facing her first ever friend breakup, and it&’s getting harder and harder to keep her chin up. Luckily, Mickey&’s made of tough stuff.
It's Hard To Be A Verb!
by Julia Cook<p>Louis is a verb <p>He has a lot of trouble focusing and he is always doing something, but the problem is usually it's the wrong something. <p>It's hard to be a verb <p>My knees start itching, my toes start twitching, my skin gets jumpy, others get grumpy. <P><P> When it comes to sitting still it's just not my deal. <p>Haven't you heard. . . <p> I am a verb <p>His mom teaches him how to focus by showing him a few hands on ideas that anyone can try. <P>A must have book for all who struggle with paying attention
It's Like This, Cat
by Emil Weiss Emily Neville"Superb. The best junior novel I've ever read about big-city life." — The New York Times. After another fight with Pop, 14-year-old Dave storms out of their apartment and nearly gets hit by a car. Kate, the local cat lady, comes to the rescue, and Dave returns home with an ally: Cat, the stray tom that becomes Dave's confidante and his key to new friendships and experiences. Cat inadvertently leads Dave to Tom, a troubled 19-year-old who needs help, and Mary, a shy girl who opens Dave's eyes and ears to music and theater. Even the Cat-related confrontations with Pop take on a new spirit, with less shouting and more understanding.It's Like This, Cat offers a vivid tour of New York City in the 1960s. From the genteel environs of Gramercy Park to a bohemian corner of Coney Island, the atmospheric journey is punctuated by stickball games, pastrami sandwiches, and a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Recounted with humor, a remarkably realistic teenage voice, and Emil Weiss's pitch-perfect illustrations, this 1964 Newbery Award-winning tale recaptures the excitement and challenges of growing up in the big city.
It's Like This, Cat
by Emily Cheney NevilleMy father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat.<P><P> Dave Mitchell and his father yell at each other a lot, and whenever the fighting starts, Dave's mother gets an asthma attack. That's when Dave storms out of the house. Then Dave meets Tom, a strange boy who helps him rescue Cat. It isn't long before Cat introduces Dave to Mary, a wonderful girl from Coney Island. Slowly Dave comes to see the complexities in people's lives and to understand himself and his family a little better.<P> Newbery Medal Winner
It's Like This, Cat (Contemporary Scene Ser.)
by Emily Cheney NevilleThe Newbery-winning classic novel about a young New Yorker who figures out the world on his own terms with the help of one prickly tomcat, for readers who enjoy such books as Al Capone Does My Shirts and Hoot. Dave Mitchell and his father disagree on almost everything—and every time their fighting sets off his mother’s asthma, Dave ends up storming out of the house. But when Dave meets a big, handsome tomcat, he decides to bring him home, no matter what his father has to say about it.With adventure-loving Cat around, Dave meets lots of new people—like Tom, a young dropout on his own in the city, and Mary, the first girl he can talk to like a real person.And as his eyes open to those around him, Dave starts to understand his father a little better. They still don’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, but there is one thing they can both agree on: Having a cat can be very educational—especially when it’s one like Cat.
It's Magnetic! (Into Reading, Benchmark 3-6, Level P #7)
by Richard Torrey Helen GreatheadNIMAC-sourced textbook
It's Me, Jennifer (Jennifer #1)
by Jane SorensonJennifer Green is twelve years old when she attends Sunday school for the first time. Although she's always thought of God as her friend, she discovers she doesn't know nearly as much about Him as the others in the class do. Once Jennifer feels more comfortable with God, she begins to confide in Him.
It's Me, Two. A Graphic novel (Catwad)
by Jim BentonCatwad, the snarky blue furball with a funny take on just about everything, is BACK in this second graphic novel in an all-new series from New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton!New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton's latest creation, Catwad, returns!Catwad and Blurmp are back and ready for more adventures! In this newest collection of hilarious stories, the dynamic feline duo explore fine art, travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb, get into gaming, and more! From monsters under Blurmp's bed to all the reasons you should NEVER eat salad, this newest volume of Catwad has something for everyone!
It's Me. A Graphic Novel (Catwad #1)
by Jim BentonAn all-new series from New York Times bestselling author, Jim Benton!From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will make even the grumpiest of grouches crack up and is not to be missed!
It's My Party and I Don't Want to Go
by Amanda PanitchA funny and honest portrayal of living with social anxiety, this timely novel explores the universal themes of growing up and finding your voice, set in a fast-paced comedy.Ellie Katz is sabotaging her own party.Sure, it seems extreme, but it's the only option for her bat mitzvah. Crowds and attention always made her nervous, and lately they've been making it harder and harder for Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean (1) a large crowd, (2) lots of staring, and (3) distant family listening to her sing in another language. No thank you!To avoid certain catastrophe, she hatches a plan with her best friend Zoe to ruin the big day. Cue the email hacking, DJ takedown, and an all-out food fight! Everything is falling apart according to plan, until a fight with Zoe leaves Ellie alone on her path of destruction, facing some unintended consequences and disappointments. Can she find a way to right her wrongs, face her fears, and light her candles?
It's Not About You, Mr. Easter Bunny: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Easter (The Love Letters)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltEaster is a favorite holiday for children around the world. Chocolate bunnies, stuffed rabbits, colored eggs, and fuzzy baby chicks fill Easter baskets as children eagerly anticipate the traditional Easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny.Have you ever wondered where this celebration began? How did these traditions first start, and how have they changed over the years since their origin in ancient times? The answers may surprise you!It's Not About You Mr. Easter Bunny provides an opportunity to share history, traditions and discussions in a fun way mixed with colorful illustrations perfect for young readers. It gives unique insight into this very important holiday.
It's Not About You, Mr. Santa Claus: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Christmas (The Love Letters Book Series)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltWhere Did Gift Giving Begin? Christmas is one of the most important holidays celebrated in most countries around the world, yet the true origin of this special day is often missed. Almost everyone equates Santa Claus and the giving of gifts with Christmas, but what event was the catalyst behind this centuries-old tradition? This delightfully illustrated children's story is sure to become a tradition for you and your family as the holiday rolls around each year. Christmas is a special time of celebration and one in which we have time to reflect on what is most important. Also in the series: It's Not about You, Mrs. Turkey It's Not about You, Mr. Pumpkin It's Not about You, Mr. Easter Bunny,
It's Not About You, Mrs. Firecracker: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of the Fourth of July (The Love Letters)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltA patriotic homage to the Fourth of July teaching children the reason behind the holiday’s booms and barbecues through a crash course in American history.The Fourth of July is a very special American holiday and celebration. Families and friends spend fun time together and at night, beautiful fireworks are displayed for everyone to enjoy. But what actually happened on that day that causes us to remember and celebrate it for many hundreds of years? This wonderfully illustrated children’s book explains what brave Americans did to declare their freedom and equality, and identifies who was the source of guidance through it all.
It's Not Bragging if It's True: How to Be Awesome at Life, From a Winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
by Zaila Avant-GardeKids will be inspired to embrace their inner weirdness and persevere through obstacles after reading this empowering collection of true stories from teenage Scripps National Spelling Bee champ and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde! Includes 8 pages of never-before-seen photos. <p><p>After Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, she turned into an overnight sensation. People wanted to know who she was and how she'd achieved so much while so young. In this nonfiction book, Zaila shares the personal anecdotes that have shaped her life and extends advice to readers on living authentically. While Zaila is an exceptional and inspiring young woman, she has fears and anxieties just like everyone else; what makes her remarkable is the way she chooses to move through the obstacles in front of her. <p><p>Zaila shares about her family, her accomplishments, her experience of being homeschooled, and so much more in order to motivate and uplift other kids who have small-, medium-, and even big-sized dreams. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
It's Not My Fault I Know Everything (Dear Dumb Diary #8)
by Jim BentonNew York Times Bestselling author Jamie Kelly is back with another hilarious, candid, and sometimes not-so-nice diary!Dear Dumb Diary,I went back and read some of my very oldest diaries. The entries say things like "I eated salad dressing" and "I got a Barbie shoe stuck in Stinker's nose again" and "The vet was mean to me about the Barbie shoe so I tried to bite him but vets are quick at not getting bit because dogs try all the time but dogs don't usually kick so I did that."What amazed me was just how dumb I used to be, considering how smart I am now. There must have been a day when I just woke up smart.
It's Not a Perfect World, but I'll Take It: 50 Life Lessons for Teens Like Me Who Are Kind of (You Know) Autistic
by Jennifer RoseJennifer Rose is autistic. She’s also a college student who loves reading, writes fan fiction, and wants to be on TV someday. She sees the world a little differently than most people around her. She’s had trouble coping with school and she’s struggled with bullies, mean girls, and her own feelings of bitterness and inferiority. Through it all, with the help of her parents, she’s learned a few lessons: #5: There are many ways to make a difference. #20: You won’t be perfect at everything, not even the things you do best. #22: Down times will be bouncing up soon . . . #23: . . . but meanwhile, try to enjoy what you have. #44: Talk about your feelings, even when it’s hard. #45: Learn to take jokes, even your dad’s. It's Not a Perfect World but I’ll Take It is an uplifting ode to being different. Told with irresistible honesty and humor, Rose’s fifty bite-sized stories will have teens and adults nodding in recognition and discovering new things about themselves.
It's Not the End of the World
by Judy BlumeKaren couldn’t tell Mrs. Singer why she had to take her Viking diorama out of the sixth-grade showcase. She felt like yelling, “To keep my parents from getting divorced!” But she couldn’t say it, and the whole class was looking at her anyway. Karen’s world was ending. Her father had moved out of the house weeks before; now he was going to Las Vegas to get divorced, and her mother was pleased! She had only a few days to get the two of them together in the same room. Maybe, if she could, they would just forget about the divorce. Then the Newman family could be its old self again—maybe. But Karen knew something she didn’t know last winter: that sometimes people who shouldn’t be apart are impossible together.
It's Nothing To A Mountain
by Sid HiteAfter the death of their parents, thirteen-year-old Lisette and her nine-year-old brother Riley go to live with their grandparents in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia where, along with facing their losses, they experience a series of adventures that bring new dimensions to their lives.
It's Raining Benjamins: It's Raining Benjamins (The Cheetah Girls #6)
by Deborah GregoryNow that the record company is going to give the Cheetah Girls a test single deal, Chanel and Galleria duke it out for control of the group. At last they compromise and write a new song together, &“It&’s Raining Benjamins.&”
It's Raining Cats! It's Raining Dogs! It's Raining Bats! And Pollywogs!
by Sherry WestOne very unusual day, it rains, but not the kind that&’s expected . . .&“The heavens opened and down they sent one quite noisy elephant!&”And so, begins a very hilarious downpour of confused, amused, bemused, grumpy, frumpy, mumpy, lumpy, highly annoyed, and patiently suffering zoo full of animals onto an unseen town down below!&“We have to duck and run for cover while chickens cluck and near us hover! They&’re raining fast all over town! I wonder what else is coming down???&”Parents and educators alike enjoy reading this hilarious, highly-engaging and appealing book with its lyrical text and giggly-wiggly pictures to children, who quickly and easily acquire important language and reading skills along their merry way.
It's Raining Fish and Spiders
by Bill EvansOne of the things Bill Evans enjoys the most is talking to young people about weather. Middle-schoolers in particular, Evans says, are deeply interested in the natural world and in weather. It's Raining Fish and Spiders covers everything, from tornadoes and hurricanes to lightning and the different kinds of snowflakes. Evans addresses weather myths and facts, from "Can it really rain fish?" to "Will opening a window save my house during a tornado?" Evans also tells his most exciting personal weather stories: flying with the Hurricane Hunters, riding pell-mell through Tornado Alley with storm chasers, and visiting the coldest place on Earth. The book includes simple weather experiments that can be performed at home without expensive equipment.Extensively researched, fact-filled, and packed with charts, tables, illustrations, and amazing photographs, It's Raining Fish and Spiders is an entertaining and educational addition to the library of anyone interested in weather, science, and the natural world. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
It's Ramadan, Curious George (Curious George Ser.)
by Hena Khan H. A. Rey H. A. ReyGeorge celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation.” —The New YorkerGeorge helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time.“To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real Good
It's The End of the World and I'm In My Bathing Suit
by Justin A. ReynoldsA hilarious new middle-grade from Justin A. Reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances?Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores... especially the dreaded L-A-U-N-D-R-Y. If he can wear all the clothes he owns, he'll only have to do the laundry once during his school break.On the day of the highly anticipated Beach Bash, Eddie's monstrous pile of dirty laundry is found by his mom. And Eddie's day has just taken a turn for the worst. Now he's stuck at home by himself, missing the bash, and doing his whole pile of laundry. But mid-cycle, the power goes out!With his first load of laundry wet and the rest of his stuff still filthy, he sets out to explore the seemingly empty neighborhood in his glow-in-the-dark swim trunks, flip-flops, and a beach towel. He soon meets up with other neighborhood kids: newcomer Xavier (who was mid-haircut and has half his head shaved), Eddie's former friend Sonia (who has spent her entire break trying to beat a video game and was mid-battle with the final boss), and siblings Trey and Sage (who are dealing with major sibling drama).As they group up to cover more ground and find out what happened, they realize that their families aren't coming back anytime soon. And as night falls, the crew realizes that they aren't just the only people left in the neighborhood, they might be the only people left... anywhere.
It's Up to You, Abe Lincoln (It's Up to You)
by Leila Hirschfeld Tom HirschfeldHistory gets hilarious in this interactive Abraham Lincoln biography that will have readers laughing while they learn. Perfect for readers of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of all time. But what did it take to rise from frontier poverty? To lead his country through the Civil War? To alter the course of history forever?Father-daughter team Tom and Leila Hirschfeld's tongue-in-cheek biography explores ten crucial decisions in one amazing life. With over one hundred pieces of archival and original art, fun facts, sidebars, historical trivia, and more, this book follows Abe's footsteps through the close calls that defined his leadership and shaped America as we know it today."Be a best friend and give this book to someone who has not read it." -Kirkus, Starred review
It's Up to You, Ben Franklin: How I Made The Biggest Decisions Of My Life (It's Up to You)
by Leila Hirschfeld Tom HirschfeldHistory meets humor in this interactive Benjamin Franklin biography. Laugh and learn as this American hero make the toughest choices of his life. Perfect for readers of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.You're Benjamin Franklin: inventor, humorist, diplomat-spy, and Founding Father. To rise from humble beginnings and become an American hero, you have to weigh the facts, trust your gut, and make tough choices that will forge America's destiny. No pressure!In this tongue-in-cheek biography, father-daughter team Tom and Leila Hirschfeld explore eleven critical decisions that shaped Ben's incredible life. With over 100 pieces of archival and original art, fun facts, historical trivia, sidebars, and more, follow Ben's footsteps through the smart calls and near misses that launched his career and helped unite the United States!