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WHAT’S HOT AND NEW AT MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
PICTURE BOOKS
 10 Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle Carle takes an actual incident, when numerous bathtub toys fall off a container ship and float to various places, and creates a marvelous counting/concept adventure. One rubber duck actually meets up with a real mother duck and her offspring and bobs along with them to their nest. When they quack goodnight - children can actually press the page to hear the rubber duck “squeak” in response. Great for one-on-one sharing.
 Tacky and the Winter Games by Helen Lester Tacky and his fellow penguins must train hard to get into shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the Winter Games. There will be bobsledless racing, ski jumping and a speed skating relay race. Let the games begin!
 Pete the Sheep-Sheep by Jackie French Australian sheep shearers always have a sheep dog - a well trained dog with names like Brute, Tiny or Fang who bark commands. But Shaun- the most skillful sheep shearer in Australia - has a sheep-sheep named Pete, who speaks politely to the other sheep. The other shearers are not amused, but it doesn’t phase Shaun or Pete at all. Humorous tale for all.
 Henry Works by D.B. Johnson Thoreau-inspired picture books featuring Henry, the bear, “walking to work.” Though unemployed in the traditional sense, Henry manages to water wildflowers, build a path across a brook, and share news of a coming storm with his neighbors as he ambles his way through Concord, Mass.
 Hey Mama Goose by Jane Zalben When the old woman who lived in a shoe decides she and her kids are too cramped, she calls on the local real-estate agent, Mama Goose, who suggests they move into the house of Snow White and the seven dwarfs who are staying with Repunzel. So begins the rhyme of fairy tale characters switching houses and moving in with others.
I CAN READ BOOKS
 Henry and Mudge and the Great-Grandpas by Cynthia Rylant Fans will welcome another book in this popular series. Henry and his dog, Mudge, visit Great Grandpa Bill in the house where he lives with lots of other grandpas. They find a pond that looks great for swimming and convince the other great grandpas to jump in the water. Great for beginning readers K- Gr. 2.
 Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut by Denys Cazet
Another adventure about these two lovable cows. Minnie believes her jelly donut has been stolen and Moo is determined to catch the thief. Children will giggle over the cows’ leaps in logic and bumbling sleuthing. Gr. 1-3.
 My Pony Jack by Carl MeisterIn simple rhymes, a girl describes her daily routine as she cares for her pony. Horse-mad kids who are just starting to read on their own will pour over this story about Lacy and her pony, Jack. PreSchool-Grade 2.
 On the Road by Lucy Nolan Down Girl - a curious dog - takes a trip to the beach and camping with her owner whom she call Rruff; her best dog friend, Down Girl gets her nose pinched by a crab, eats hot-dogs and chases squirrels. Everyone loves Down Girl and her adventures. Gr. 1-3.
 Pinky Dinky Doo: Back to School Is Cool by Jim Jenkins Pinky’s brother is worried about starting first grade so she uses her big imagination to think up a wacky story to help him feel better. This book is as cool as its name. Kindergarten-Gr.3.
CHAPTER BOOKS
 The Blue Ghost by Marion Dane Bauer Nine year old Liz is helping her grandmother prepare to sell the old cabin when she is awakened at night by a strange blue light It is a ghostly woman dressed in old fashioned clothes who calls her name and then vanishes into the wall. Liz follows the sounds and finds herself into the same cabin, but long ago when it was first built. Mystery fans will enjoy this spooky story. Gr. 2-4.
 Lucy Rose: Big on Plans by Katy Kelly Lucy is full of summer plans - to write in her journal, make a lanyard key chain , protect her grandmother’s apricots from squirrels and have a birthday adventure with her father. Although there are some unresolved problems throughout the book (and Lucy’s summer) - she does manage to have a summer full of adventures. Lucy Rose returns in high spirit in this second book of the series. Gr. 2-4
 The Vacation by Polly Horvath 12 year old Henry’s mother and father are off to Africa leaving him alone with his aunts, Magnolia and Pigg, for several months. They embark on a destination-less car trip that feels more like a kidnapping to Henry. A new offering from the queen of offbeat. Gr. 5-9
 A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Bauer A young, injured bear breaks into Anchorage’s Alaska Zoo. The zookeeper’s son witnesses “Trouble” killing a beautiful goose. Jonathan must face his own sadness at the lost of “Mama Goose”, his anger at Trouble and his understandings of wild animals and their instinctive behavior. Gr. 3-6
 The Children Who Smelled a Rat by Allan Ahlberg Mrs. Gaskitt finds a very peculiar package, Mr. Gaskitt loses a baby in a shopping cart, Horace the cat has mixed feelings about a bird,and the twins’ teacher is not herself. Why does everyone keep looking the other way? Gr. 2-4.
NONFICTION
 Alia’s Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq by Mark Stamaty The story of Iraqi librarian, Alia Muhammad Baker, who, fearing looting and bombs, hid more than 30,000 books prior to the invasion of Iraq. Gr. 3-7.
 Endangered Komodo Dragons by Bobbie Kalman Basic introduction with information about habitat, behavior, life cycle, communication, and other topics useful for reports. Great photos. Gr. 3-5,
 A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children by Caroline Kennedy In compiling this collection of well chosen poems for children, Kennedy passes on her own family’s tradition of creating a scrapbook of poems chosen by the children in place of gifts to their mother and grandparents. This is indeed a treasury of beloved poems by various poets from around the world. Gr. 2 and up.
 The Legend of the Curse of the Bambino by Dan Shaughnessy. A humorous look at the struggles of the Boston Red Sox described by a father to his daughter at Fenway Park on opening day. He tells how Babe Ruth led the Red Sox to 3 World Series wins in 1915, 1916, and 1918. He was then sold to NY and all of Boston’s good luck went with him. Gr. 2-7.
 The Planets by Gail Gibbons. Gibbons uses brief sentences to describe the sun and each planet of the solar system in succession introducing concepts such as a day, a year, orbit and rotation. Kindergarten - Gr. 2.
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WHAT’S HOT AND NEW AT READFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
PICTURE BOOKS
 Animal Antics: A to Z by Anita Lobel Adoring Alligators, Charming Camels and Elated Elephants are joined by more unusual animals in this colorful circus-themed, animal-sounds book. Kindergarten - Gr. 3.
 Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs by Giles Andreas. When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet, it;s all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure! Kindergarten - Gr. 1.
 The Giant Hug by Sandra Horning How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Kindergarten - Gr. 2
 The Graves Family Goes Camping by Patricia Polacco When the Graves family goes camping to mysterious Lake Bleakmire, so do all their ghoulish sidekicks - bats, spiders and even their Venus Flytrap. Yet nothing can prepare them for their latest sidekick - a fire-breathing dragon, who eats the Graves family’s favorite food. How do they get rid of the dragon? Kindergarten - Gr. 2
 Pea Soup Fog by Connie Smith A small village on the coast of Maine one day finds itself shrouded in thick fog. The villagers do not listen to the advice of a small girl, but instead turn to the baker, butcher and candle maker for their help in getting rid of the fog. Only after they have no success do they turn to the little girl and discover that the fog magically disappears. Kindergarten - Gr. 2
I CAN READ BOOKS
 Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery by David Adler Detective Bones solves crimes - but this time the crime is personal. He’s at the science museum and his blue tyrannosaurus rex is missing Could some one have stolen it? Perhaps there is something in his detective bag that can help solve the crime. Kindergarten - Gr. 2
 Grandpa Spanielson’s Chicken Pox Stories #2: A Snout for Chocolate by Denys Cazet Barney is itching from chicken pox and Grandma knows what will help - some quiet rest. But Grandpa knows something better. Barney needs a good dose of one of Grandpa’s famous anti-itch stories. Kindergarten - Gr. 2
 My Pony Jack at Riding Lessons by Carl Meister It is lesson time for Lacy and her lovable pony, Jack. They practice posting trot, the bumpy sitting trot, and Lacy’s favorite - the canter. Appealing to young horse lovers. Kindergarten - Gr. 1
 A Parade for Sam by Mary Labatt When a parade goes past Sam’s house, the puppy won’t quit until she is marching in step with the jugglers, clowns and drum majorette. Kindergarten - Gr. 2
 Puppy Mudge Wants to Play by Cynthia Rylant Just when Henry thinks it is safe to snuggle up with a good book, Mudge has other ideas for the afternoon. From tugging to running to jumping all around, Mudge won;t stop until Henry agrees to the fun!. Kindergarten - Gr. 1
CHAPTER BOOKS
 It Happened at School: Two Tales by Susie Morgenstern Two short stories. In “The Autograph” Claudette’s teacher asks her class to bring in a treasure object. In “Our Teacher’s Boyfriend”, Mademoiselle Raysun’s class has gotten a telephone/fax machine and the teacher’s boyfriend keeps calling faxing. Endearing and funny stories. Gr. 3-5.
 Interplanetary Avenger by Caroline Luzzatto When Sam accidentally opens a strange box and suddenly finds himself sitting in the principal's office of an intergalactic middle school, he is pressed to take on the challenge of capturing an obnoxious , shape-shifting alien. Gr. 3-5.
 Horrible Harry and the Goog by Suzy Kline Horrible Harry’s class knows a secret party is happening in the library, but who is the party for? And then when Harry’s cat, Googer, turns up at school and Harry and his friends need to catch him - they go into places that students aren’t allowed. Will the boys catch Googer or will they be caught? Gr. 2-4
 Egyptian Diary by Richard Platt What was it like to be an young scribe in Egypt, around 1500 BC? Picture it through the eyes of nine year old Nakht, who has just moved with his family to bustling Memphis, where his father has a new job. Gr. 3-6
 When Guinea Pigs Fly by James Proimos Brooks is a little guinea pig with a really big dream. He hopes to one day leave his cage at the pet store and explore the world he spies through the store window. gr. 2-4
NONFICTION BOOKS
 E. Guides: Rock and Mineral by John Farndon The ultimate guide to the Earth’s building blocks,with 3-D models, data boxes, and amazing photographs. Never before has there been a book about rocks and minerals with so much to discover, see, and do. Gr. 3-5.
 Young Thomas Edison by Michael Dooling Every time you flick a switch,listen to a song, or watch a movie, it is all thanks to one man, Thomas Alva Edison. How did young Edison grow up to be the most successful inventor of all times? Gr. 2-5
 On Earth by G. Brian Karas How would you like to go on a giant ride in space? Climb aboard . . . the earth! As you travel, watch shadows move from here to there,day stretch into night, and feel the sun on your face as winter turns into spring. Kindergarten - Gr 2
 Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman The first “manned” hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket? Based on the reports of a day in 1783 of the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen. Kindergarten - Gr. 3
 Prehistoric Actual Size by Steve Jenkins What is like to come face-to-face with the eight-foot tall terror bird? Or stare into the mouth of the largest meat eater to ever walk the earth? Can you imagine a millipede that is more than six feet long. You will meet these creatures and many others in this new title. Kindergarten - Gr. 3
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