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Mr. Tiger Goes Wild - by Peter Brown
Publisher:
Little, Brown
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/03/2013
ISBN-13: 9780316200639
ISBN-10: 0316200638
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/03/2013
ISBN-13: 9780316200639
ISBN-10: 0316200638
In a drab, gray city full of very proper and polite animals, brilliant orange Mr. Tiger is frustrated with the buttoned-down status quo. After scandalizing his genteel neighbors by roaring, walking on all fours, and (gasp!) taking off his clothes, Mr. Tiger flees the city for the freedom of the lush, green wilderness. Eventually, however, he misses his friends, and he returns home to find that the uptight city-dwellers have learned to loosen up. This charming and distinctively illustrated tale of self-expression is sure to grab kids who long for a walk on the wild side.
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop - by Laban Carrick Hill; illustrated by Theodore Taylor
Publisher:
Roaring Brook Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/27/2013
ISBN-13: 9781596435407
ISBN-10: 1596435402
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/27/2013
ISBN-13: 9781596435407
ISBN-10: 1596435402
This "effervescent celebration of the roots of hip-hop" (Kirkus Reviews) focuses on the early life of Kool Herc, the innovative DJ who jump-started hip hop in the 1970s and inspired generations of DJs, rappers, and break-dancers. From his childhood in Jamaica to the explosion of his dance parties in the Bronx, Herc's story unfolds through rhythm-infused writing and irresistible illustrations with touches of street-art style. Curious older readers can turn to the author's note and resources at the end for more information about the history and culture of hip hop.
Ah Ha! - by Jeff Mack
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/20/2013
ISBN-13: 9781452112657
ISBN-10: 1452112657
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/20/2013
ISBN-13: 9781452112657
ISBN-10: 1452112657
The same two letters, arranged and rearranged for dramatic effect, make up all of the dialogue in this amphibian adventure. With a satisfied "AAHH," a cheerful green frog lounges on a rock. But then ("AH HA!") a boy captures the frog in a jar ("AAHH!"). The frog escapes the jar, but leaps right into a series of comical close shaves, until -- with a jubilant "HA HA!" -- he finally reaches safety. The cartoony, color-saturated illustrations are just as entertaining as the creative wordplay, making Ah Ha! a great pick for high-energy read-alouds. Looking for more animal mayhem with cleverly limited vocabulary? Check out Moo! by David LaRochelle.
Moonday - by Adam Rex
Publisher:
Disney/Hyperion Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/03/2013
ISBN-13: 9781423119203
ISBN-10: 1423119207
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/03/2013
ISBN-13: 9781423119203
ISBN-10: 1423119207
After a sleepy, moonlit car trip, a girl awakens to find that the moon has followed her home. Huge and radiant, it hovers in her backyard, preventing the sun from rising and spreading drowsiness all over town. When the tide starts to trickle in, the girl and her family come up with a plan to gently tempt the moon back to its place in the sky. With its dreamlike tone and lovely, luminous artwork, Moonday is sure to keep kids entranced. For a similar story with a more realistic feel, try Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper.
Mr. Wuffles - by David Wiesner
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2013
ISBN-13: 9780618756612
ISBN-10: 0618756612
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2013
ISBN-13: 9780618756612
ISBN-10: 0618756612
Packed with fascinating details, this sophisticated yet hilarious picture book is destined for multiple re-reads. Housecat Mr. Wuffles ignores his toys in favor of playing with a tiny metal spaceship…and terrorizing the miniscule green aliens within! Though the story is almost wordless -- the aliens speak in pictographs that are sure to tantalize code-loving children -- the beautifully rendered illustrations ably capture the momentum of the miniature battle, which ramps up as the aliens seek aid from the local insects. Will they defeat the fearsome feline? Find out in this uniquely absorbing escapade from three-time Caldecott medalist David Wiesner.
Quiet Time
Mary Wrightly, So Politely - by Shirin Yim Bridges; illustrated by Maria Monescillo
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/16/2013
ISBN-13: 9780547342481
ISBN-10: 0547342489
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/16/2013
ISBN-13: 9780547342481
ISBN-10: 0547342489
Meek, soft-spoken Mary Wrightly never has to be reminded to say "please" and "thank you." In fact, she's so well-mannered that she apologizes when someone steps on her toes. When she's asked to speak up, or overlooked due to her quiet ways, Mary doesn't make a fuss. But when it looks like the ideal birthday present for her beloved baby brother is at risk, Mary finds the courage raise her voice -- politely, of course. A rich, vibrant palette underscores the warmth and sweetness in this feel-good family story.
Nighttime Ninja - by Barbara DaCosta; illustrated by Ed Young
Publisher:
Little, Brown
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/18/2012
ISBN-13: 9780316203845
ISBN-10: 031620384X
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/18/2012
ISBN-13: 9780316203845
ISBN-10: 031620384X
Sneaking silently through the stillness of a sleeping house, a ninja is intent on a treasure hunt. Through shadowy, dynamic paper-and-fabric collages, he stealthily leaps, prowls, creeps, and clambers toward his goal. Immersed in the quiet darkness of the journey, readers will be startled when the lights suddenly flash on, revealing the ninja's true identity. Though he's busted before he can complete his mission, the cozy resolution to this quietly suspenseful tale is satisfying enough that kids won't mind. Once quiet time is over, ninja fans may also enjoy the flashier Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Be Noticed by J.C. Phillips.
Hush! A Thai Lullaby - by Minfong Ho; illustrated by Holly Meade
Publisher:
Orchard Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/01/2000
ISBN-13: 9780531071663
ISBN-10: 0531071669
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/01/2000
ISBN-13: 9780531071663
ISBN-10: 0531071669
On a summer evening in Thailand, a mother asks a variety of animals, from a mouse ("jeed-jeed") to a frog ("op-op") to an elephant ("hoom-praa"), to hush so that her baby can sleep. When everything falls silent, the mother falls asleep herself -- and her baby awakens with a smile. The unusual animal sounds and rhythmic text in this atmospheric, Caldecott Honor-winning book are perfect for reading aloud: "Green frog, green frog, don't come leaping. Can't you see that Baby's sleeping?" And if you like Hush!, you'll certainly enjoy its companion story, Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek.
The Quiet Place - by Sarah Stewart; illustrated by David Small
Publisher:
Margaret Ferguson Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/18/2012
ISBN-13: 9780374325657
ISBN-10: 0374325650
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/18/2012
ISBN-13: 9780374325657
ISBN-10: 0374325650
As she travels with her family to their new home in the United States, a young girl named Isabel writes letters to her Auntie Lupita back in Mexico. Isabel experiences lots of new sights and sounds, some of them overwhelming, and -- after collecting boxes from the birthday parties that her mother caters -- she builds a quiet sanctuary where she can read and think. But by the time Isabel's own birthday comes around, her quiet place is the center of joyful, boisterous activity. Don't miss this sensitively illustrated, "moving, memorable portrayal of one child's immigrant experience" (Booklist).
The Quiet Book - by Deborah Underwood; illustrated by Renata Liwska
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/12/2010
ISBN-13: 9780547215679
ISBN-10: 0547215673
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/12/2010
ISBN-13: 9780547215679
ISBN-10: 0547215673
In this simple yet engaging picture book, a winsome group of young animals demonstrate the many different types of quiet. Whether it's anxious ("sleeping sister quiet"), excited ("right before you yell 'SURPRISE!' quiet"), guilty ("thinking of a good reason you were drawing on the walls quiet") or deeply contented ("best friends don't need to talk quiet"), children will be pleased to see their own quiet experiences reflected in the softly muted illustrations. Simultaneously soothing and silly, The Quiet Book is a delightful choice for bedtime, or other quiet time.
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