| for the youngest child |
| Call No. |
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| 030745 |
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Hesse, Karen. Come On, Rain. New York: Scholastic Books, 1999.
Young Tess very much wants it to rain in the sweltering city where she lives so she can put on her swimsuit and dance…and the clouds do not disappoint her. Neither will Karen Hess’ book disappoint readers who understand that wishing can make things happen.
Gr. 1-4. |
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| 030746 |
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Shannon, David. The Rain Came Down. New York: Blue Sky Press, 2000.
Havoc ensues when a sudden shower sends man and beast alike scrambling for cover but all turns out well when the sun returns.
Gr. K-3. |
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| 030747 |
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Aardema, Verna. Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain. New York: Puffin Books, 1981.
Young Ki-pat, an African cattleman, must assist the rains in coming to end a terrible drought. This cumulative rhyme about how he does so is beautifully illustrated and sure to dazzle young readers.
Gr. 1-4. |
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| 030754 |
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Barrett, Judi. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. New York: Antheneum Books, 1978.
This classic account of what would happen to the world if our food fell from the sky instead of rain is full of imaginative situations and unpredictable consequences. Not one to miss!
Gr. K-3. |
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| 030759 |
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Florian, Douglas. Winter Eyes: Poems & Paintings. New York: Greenwillow Books, 1999.
An enjoyable collection of poems and paintings about winter and winter activities. Any child in a snowy climate will be able to relate to poems about icicles and snowball fights as well as a runny nose and frozen toes.
Gr. K-4 |
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| 030760 |
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Buehner, Caralyn and Mark Buehner. Snowmen at Night. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2004.
If your snowman has ever looked different the morning after building it you may wonder what do snowmen do at night? Read this book to find out about their adventures.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
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| 030761 |
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Ehlert, Lois. Snowballs. San Diego, Calif.: Harcourt Brace and Co., 1995.
Children put on their mittens and head outside to create a whole family (including pets) out of snow. The young will enjoy the bold and funny illustrations and even learn how snow is formed.
Gr. Preschool-3.
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| 281381 |
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Fleming, Denise. Time to Sleep. New York: Henry Holt, 1997.
A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap, but she must first tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears, or tastes the signs of the impending season. A perfect bedtime story.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
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| for the middle years |
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| 030742 |
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Pringle, Laurence . Global Warming: The Threat of Earth's Changing Climate. New York: SeaStar Books, 2001.
Award-winning science and nature writer Laurence Pringle describes the cause of global warming, exploring its past, present, and potential future damage to our climate, ecology, and economy. He also offers solutions that may help avert a global disaster.
Gr. 4-8.
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