Eileen Spinelli
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinelli’s book echoes Dickinson’s own deceptive simplicity."—The New York Times Book Review
Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they both auditioned for. Feeling cast aside from all angles, Suzy sees a kindred spirit in Emily Dickinson,...
Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they both auditioned for. Feeling cast aside from all angles, Suzy sees a kindred spirit in Emily Dickinson,...
2) One earth
Author
Publisher
WorthyKids, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated counting rhyme that celebrates the beauty of nature and recommends ways to protect our one and only world, including recycling, conserving energy, and repairing broken items.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
On this busy little farm, day begins with a loud crow at sunup, and then there are flapjacks to be flipped, cows to be milked, piggies to feed . . . and in the blink of an eye, it's nighttime. This joyful rhyming celebration of everyday life is just right for bedtime.
8) Heat wave
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Abigail, Ralphie, and the other citizens of Lumberville struggle to endure a week-long heat wave.
11) Birdie
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Still grieving for her father, twelve-year-old Birdie struggles to adjust to many changes, including when her grandmother, her mother, and her best friends all begin dating.
12) Thankful
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings"--