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The Year of the Fortune Cookie (The Anna Wang Novels #3)
by Andrea ChengEleven-year-old Anna heads off to sixth grade, leaving the comfort and familiarity of elementary school behind and entering the larger, more complex world of middle school. Surrounded by classmates who have their roots all in America, Anna begins to feel out of place and wonders where she really belongs. When Anna takes a trip to China, she not only explores a new country and culture, but finds answers to her questions about whether she is more Chinese or more American. This young illustrated chapter book is the third in the series that includes The Year of the Book and The Year of the Baby. For grades 1-4.
The Year of the Garden (Anna Wang #5)
by Andrea Cheng Patrice BartonWhen Anna is gifted a copy of The Secret Garden, it inspires her to follow her dreams—maybe she can plant ivy and purple crocuses and the birds will come. Or maybe what grows from her dream of a garden is even better: friendship. And friendship, like a garden, often has a mind of its own. In this prequel to The Year of the Book, join Anna in a year of discovery, new beginnings, friendships, and growth.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
by Gloria M. HoustonThe Armistice has been declared, but Ruthie's father can't be found. So, in accordance with the traditions of their Appalachian town, it falls to Ruthie and her mother to bring home the perfect Christmas tree to donate to the town.
The Year of the Three Sisters (The Anna Wang Novels #4)
by Andrea ChengAstute Anna discovers that sisterhood really can cross continents and cultures in this heartwarming fourth book in the Anna Wang series. Patrice Barton's lively and warm illustrations bring Anna's story to life.
The Year We Learned to Fly
by Jacqueline WoodsonJacqueline Woodson and Rafael López's highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin illuminates the power in each of us to face challenges with confidence.On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother&’s advice: &“Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing. Somebody somewhere at some point was just as bored you are now.&” And before they know it, their imaginations lift them up and out of their boredom. Then, on a day full of quarrels, it&’s time for a trip outside their minds again, and they are able to leave their anger behind. This precious skill, their grandmother tells them, harkens back to the days long before they were born, when their ancestors showed the world the strength and resilience of their beautiful and brilliant minds. Jacqueline Woodson&’s lyrical text and Rafael Lopez&’s dazzling art celebrate the extraordinary ability to lift ourselves up and imagine a better world.
Yeh-shen: A Cinderella Tale from China
by Joanna Korba Tom Sperling Jeffrey FuerstPerform this Cinderella tale from China.
Yellow Elephant
by Julie Larios Julie PaschkisHave you ever seen a yellow elephant, glowing in the jungle sun?Have you seen a green frog--splash!--turn blue?Or a red donkey throw a red-hot tantrum?In this bright bestiary, poet Julie Larios and painter Julie Paschkis cast a menagerie of animals in brilliantly unexpected hues--encouraging us to see the familiar in surprising new ways.
The Yellow House Mystery (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #3)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mike Dubisch Rob M. WorleyHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden discover that a mystery surrounds the run-down yellow house on Surprise Island. The children find a letter and other clues that could lead them on the trail of a man who vanished from the house. Join the Boxcar Children in their graphic novel adventure to solve the Yellow House Mystery! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Yellow Tutu: Read & Listen Edition
by Kirsten BramsenIt&’s just tutu much fun!What do you do with a beautiful yellow tutu? Why, put it on your head and pretend you&’re a ray of sunshine! Little girls will love the story of Margo, a girl with a tutu and a brilliantly imaginative mind. Lively text and charming illustrations that celebrate individuality and friendship will have fans of this new author-illustrator sister act calling for an encore!This ebook contains Read & Listen audio narration.
Yellowstone National Park (U. S. National Parks Field Guides)
by Megan Cooley PetersonYellowstone National Park is mostly in Wyoming, with some of the park in Montana and Idaho. Hike to learn about the trails, springs, geysers, and wildlife in this national park.
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussDr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (&“Yertle the Turtle&”), vanity (&“Gertrude McFuzz&”), and pride (&“The Big Brag&”). In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand.
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussDr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (&“Yertle the Turtle&”), vanity (&“Gertrude McFuzz&”), and pride (&“The Big Brag&”). In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Yes Day!
by Amy Krouse RosenthalSoon to be a Netflix Film in March 2021!From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, a funny look at the one day of the year that can compete with Christmas for children's affection: YES DAY!No matter how silly the request, there is one day a year when kids always receive a positive response: Can I have pizza for breakfast? YES! Can we have a food fight? YES! Can I stay up really late? YES!The simple text coupled with delightful illustrations will send kids on a journey into their wildest wishes. With humor and appreciation for life's little pleasures, Yes Day! captures the excitement of being a kid.Jennifer Garner uses Yes Day! as inspiration for an annual magical day of all things YES with her children. She was a little worn out after 24 hours of pure YES in 2017, but she still praised Yes Day! as "a fantastic children's book."
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country
by Kelly YangFrom #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights!From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more. Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will! Featured changemakers:Franklin Chang-DíazLia CirioTammy DuckworthJenny HanKamala HarrisH.E.R.Fred KorematsuPadma LakshmiSunisa LeeJeremy LiYo-Yo MaAmanda NguyenSandra OhI. M. PeiMamie TapePeter TsaiPhilip Vera CruzVera Wang
The Yin-Yang Sisters and the Dragon Frightful
by Nancy Tupper LingOpposites Mei and Wei may be small, but when they work together they are mighty enough to face a dragon. When a fearsome dragon takes over their village bridge, twin sisters Mei and Wei have opposing views of how to fix the problem. Wei wants nothing more than to confront that stinky old dragon head on, but Mei favors a more thoughtful approach. With Wei's confidence and gumption plus Mei's creativity and diligence, it's only a matter of time before everyone can be happy again. This empowering sibling story is about celebrating differences and finding that what makes us different is also what makes us a powerful team.
Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
by Richard UngarOn the eve of Hanukkah, the People of Chelm have received a special gift from the Mayor of Lublin. A giant menorah in which they place in the square for all the admire. Every night, the villagers meet to watch the lighting of a candle on the menorah. And every night, the villagers ponder What is the most fitting way to thank the Mayor of Lublin?The villagers come up with idea after idea, but their gift never quite reaches the Mayor. What will they do? Finally, on the last night of Hanukkah, Yitzi has an idea to orchestrate the surprise thank you gift.
Yo amo la Biblia
by Debby AndersonIlustrado a todo color para niños de 3 a 7 años. En Yo amo la Biblia, Debby Anderson enseña la verdad de la Palabra de Dios y ofrece muchos versículos para que los niños puedan aprenderlos. A beautifully illustrated book in full color for children ages three to seven. In In Yo amo la Biblia Debby Anderson teaches children about the Bible with many scripture references to help parents and readers know the Bible better.
Yo en el mapa (Me on the Map Spanish Edition)
by Joan Sweeney¡Los mapas pueden mostrar dónde estás en cualquier parte del mundo! Un querido éxito de ventas que ayuda a los niños a descubrir su lugar en el planeta, desde su habitación al resto del mundo.¿En dónde estás? ¿En dónde está tu habitación? ¿En dónde está tu casa? ¿En dónde está tu ciudad?¡Toma un mapa y descúbrelo! Esta lúdica introducción a los mapas te muestra lo fácil que es encontrar en dónde vives y el lugar que ocupas en el mundo, empezando por tu propia casa y ciudad, y extendiéndose hacia otros territorios y países. Yo en el mapa te da el vocabulario para describir en qué parte del mundo te encuentras y lo fácil que es encontrar los lugares que conoces y amas con la ayuda de un mapa.
Yo-Ho-Ho! #7
by Brian James Jennifer ZivoinThe pirate kids make lists for Santa and prepare presents for the entire crew?a fresh batch of sea slug cookies for everyone! But Rotten Tooth is acting like a Scrooge, and convinces the kids that Santa won?t deliver the presents because he won?t be able to find the ship. Pete has a great idea: sail the ship to the North Pole! Before they know it, the Sea Rat is stuck in a sheet of ice and snow is pounding down. How will the pirate kids get out of this Christmas mess? .
Yo-Ho, Yo . . . NO! #8 (Princess Pulverizer #8)
by Nancy KrulikPrincess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!With just one more good deed to do, Princess Pulverizer's Quest of Kindness is almost complete. But when she discovers that a fierce pirate named Cap'n Bobbie has captured a beautiful mermaid, she disobeys her father's strict rule not to go beyond the sea and stays onboard The Seasick Soaker, vowing to free the gentle creature--even if it means losing her chance to become a knight. Can Princess Pulverizer and her pals rescue the mermaid and escape the pirate's clutches, or are they doomed to walk the plank?Praise for Princess Pulverizer: Grilled Cheese and Dragons[*]"Very funny series . . ." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"A wacky adventure that stands out through highlighting its heroine's foibles, giving her plenty of room to grow in future installments." --Kirkus"This spirited chapterbook is an obvious choice for Princess in Black grads and Hamster Princess fans." --Booklist"A strong series opener and a solid choice for those looking to increase their early chapter book holdings." --School Library Journal
Yo prometo lealtad
by Pat Mora Libby MartinezUna excelente manera para que niños y niñas aprendan sobre el patriotismo, la ciudadanía, y los inmigrantes mientras una niñita y su tía abuela aprenden juntas la Promesa de Lealtad.Yo prometo . . .Lobo, la tía abuela de Libby, es mexicana, pero ha vivido en Estados Unidos por muchos años y quiere convertirse en ciudadana. Para ello, Lobo tendrá que recitar La Promesa de Lealtad a la Bandera en una ceremonia especial para ciudadanos nuevos. Libby también está aprendiendo La Promesa y va a dirigir a su clase a recitarla al final de la semana. Libby y Lobo deciden practicar juntas, haciéndose preguntas y compartiendo historias hasta el momento en que se hallan listas para erguirse orgullosas, con las manos sobre sus corazones.
Yo puedo hablar con Dios
by Debby AndersonIlustrado a todo color para niños de 3 a 7 años. En Yo puedo hablar con Dios los niños aprenderán que pueden hablar con Dios y que Él siempre escucha sus oraciones. Además incluye referencias a las Escrituras para ayudar a los padres y a los niños a conocer mejor la Biblia. A beautifully illustrated book in full color for children ages three to seven. In this book the author explains to children how they can talk with God and that He will always listen to their prayers. She includes Scripture references to help parents and readers know the Bible better.
Yo te ayudo, tú me ayudas (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level C #1)
by Meryl Treatner Gail RileyMercedes y su mejor amigo se ayudan el uno al otro. Lee y sabrás cómo se ayudan. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Yo, Vikings!
by Judy SchachnerYo-wee-o! In a milestone picture book, author-illustrator Judith Byron Schachner brings us an inspiring story about making dreams come true, seasoned with a hearty helping of heroic Viking history and lore. Emma is excited as she starts to read about Erik the Red for a school report on world explorers. The excitement grows to epic proportions when she sets her sights on obtaining a real Viking ship. With a tinfoil helmet, a fighting spirit, and the help of a kindly librarian, she hatches a plan . . . and amazes her entire town when an authentic, dragon-prowed ship arrives in her backyard!Rich with details and humor in art and text, this is a tale about the magic of discovery and how far imagination, fueled by knowledge, can take one determined little girl.