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H.I.S.D. Name That Book, K-22016-2017 |
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The Princess and the Pony
by Kate Beaton
Wanting a big, strong, beautiful horse that will help her fulfill her dream of becoming a warrior, Princess Pinecone is dismayed when her birthday arrives and she does not quite get the horse she envisioned. By the Harvey Award-winning author of Hark! A Vagrant.
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Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella
by Jan Brett
The award-winning creator of The Mitten presents a sumptuously illustrated adaptation of the Cinderella story that is set amid a snowy Russian winter, where a maligned chicken wins the heart of Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her henpecking sisters do not recognize her.
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Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
After Stellaluna accidently lands in a bird's nest, the birds raise the baby fruit bat as one of their own, and when she is finally reunited with her mother, she appreciates both her differences and her new friendships.
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Diary of a Worm
by Doreen Cronin
Although he plays with friends, spends time with his parents, and attends school like the rest of his classmates, this friendly little worm doesn't have to go to the dentist, can eat his own homework, and never gets in trouble for leaving tracks when he moves about the house.
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Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters
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Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather
by Grace Lin
The adorable twins from the Geisel Honor-winning series introduce the seasons of the year while depicting Ling and Ting having fun in all kinds of weather. By the award-winning creator of Starry River of the Sky.
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
by Lindsay Mattick
A picture book adaptation of the story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh describes how the author's great-grandfather, a veterinarian from Winnipeg, rescued a bear cub and took her with him to an English army base during World War I.
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
by Meg Medina
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango
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P. Zonka Lays an Egg
by Julie Paschkis
Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellows of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs like they do. Finally, P. Zonka gives in and lays an egg. To everyone's delight, she produces a wondrous egg that contains all the colors and designs that she has stored in her creative imagination.
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What James Said
by Liz Rosenberg
A little girl ignores her best friend James after hearing rumors that he has been talking about her behind her back, but soon she realizes that she misses his friendship, in a funny, heartfelt story about misunderstandings and the importance of true friendship.
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Ninja Red Riding Hood
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
A rollicking companion to The Three Ninja Pigs finds a hungry wolf, who has mastered his katas in ninja school, huffing and puffing his way to the home of Red Riding Hood and her grandmother only to discover that Red has also acquired black belt skills.
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
by Jon Scieszka
A revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this collection that includes "Little Red Running Shorts," "The Princess and the Bowling Ball," "Cinderumpelstilskin," and others.
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Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise
by Sean Taylor
Combines offbeat humor by the author of The World Champion of Staying Awake with bold, striking illustrations in the story of an owlish master of disguise who dons creative costumes during nightly hunts for a tasty supper.
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Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs
by Katherine Applegate
When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue
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Bad Kitty for President
by Nick Bruel
Kitty, the star of Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, decides to run for president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition, but when election time rolls around, Kitty realizes that she never registered to vote--then a surprise, last minute absentee ballot determines the entire outcome of the election.
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The School is Alive!
by Jack Chabert
Discovering that his elementary school is alive and menacing, hall monitor Sam Graves, assisted by his friends Lucy and Antonio, works to defend his fellow students as they rehearse for the class play.
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The New Small Person
by Lauren Child
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes. By the award-winning author of the Charlie and Lola series.
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Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon
by Kate DiCamillo
Talented Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet questions her skills when she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux.
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Don't Feed the Geckos!
by Karen English
When his cousin temporarily moves in and enrolls in his class, a skeptical Carlos feels overshadowed by his cousin's popularity and put off by his inclination to mishandle Carlos' pet geckos. By the Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author of the Nikki and Deja series.
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The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery
by Sara Pennypacker
Asked to travel to Egypt to help with an urgent archaeological expedition, Flat Stanley suspects that he might be helping grave robbers and must rely on his quick thinking, unique flatness, and new friends to make things right
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The Story of Diva and Flea
by Mo Willems
A small yet brave dog and a curious streetwise cat meet in Paris and forge an unlikely friendship that bridges gaps between their disparate backgrounds. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Spider and the Fly.
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I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are
by Bridget Heos
A whimsical, fact-filled primer follows the experiences of Fly, who describes to a classroom of interested youngsters the characteristics and life cycles of his own species. By the author of Mustache Baby.
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Hippos are Huge!
by Jonathan London
The naturalist author of the Froggy series presents a lively introduction to the hippopotamus that describes its less well-known characteristics, such as its strength, speed and deadly nature.
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Henri's Scissors
by Jeanette Winter
An introduction to the life and paper-cutout art of Henri Matisse describes his early sketching hobby, famous paintings and the illness that confined him to a wheelchair and inspired his sophisticated paper-cutout masterworks.
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Flutter & Hum: Animal Poems = Aleteo y Zumbido: Poemas de Animales
by Julie Paschkis
"All sorts of animals flutter and hum, dance and stretch, and slither and leap their way through this joyful collection of poems in English and Spanish. Julie Paschkis's words and art sing in both languages, bringing out the beauty and playfulness of the animal world"
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Rootin' Tootin' Cow Dog
by Nancy E Krulik
"Yeehaw, Sparky is off to the Texas rodeo to find himself a job! There he eats delicious-smelling BBQ, watches mutton chasing and barrel racing, and even helps a new friend become a rodeo dog. But as Sparky heads home, he still doesn't have a job himself. Wait, he has the very best job of all--being Josh's best friend!"
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The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable Rhymes
by Deborah Ruddell
A collection of seasonal poems pays tribute to favorite foods with entries ranging from "Strawberry Queen" and "Only Guacamole" to "21 Things to Do With an Apple" and "The Cocoa Cabana."
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