In alphabetical order by title, here is a collection of books from our library for those first days back and all through the year. For Swan Hills teachers, they are stored for the summer in an orange banker's box on the work bench in the Teachers' Resource Room. Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon ScieszkaThe twisted team that gave the world Squids Will Be Squids and The Stinky Cheese Man now delivers a whole lot of Baloney. Henry P. Baloney. Henry is an alien schoolkid who needs to come up with one very good excuse to explain why he is late for szkola, again. Otherwise, his teacher Miss Bugscuffle promises, it's Permanent Lifelong Detention. Henry's tall tale of his lost zimulis-received from deep space by Jon Scieszka-is told in at least twenty different Earth languages and graphically recreated in Lane Smith's out-of-this-world illustrations. The unbelievable trip into Henry's wild universe may be the most original excuse ever for being late for szkola. Or it might just be Baloney. Henry P. Baloney. Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books by Diane deGroat It's the first day of first grade! Gilbert is looking forward to learning how to read and making new friends, but . . .Will the teacher be nice? Will first grade be too hard? Will he like his classmates? Will they like him? Gilbert is excited and nervous at the same time! Congratulations, Miss Malarkey! by Judy Finchler Miss Malarkey has been acting very strange lately. She's been singing down the halls and laughing with Principal Wiggins. Her students are starting to wonder . . . what if she's quitting teaching? Then Miss Malarkey starts teaching them about wedding traditions around the world. The girls think it's so romantic. The boys just think it's weird. And now they're all a little suspicious. Just what kind of secret is Miss Malarkey hiding? Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague When Ike Larue is "imprisoned" at the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy, he tries everything to get sent home--weepy letters to his owner, even illness. In reality, Brotweiler is more like camp than prison, but still, Ike's not cut out for life without Mrs. Larue & his creature comforts. Finally, he runs away only to find himself back in Snort City--just in time to save Mrs. Larue's life.Teague is at the top of his fetching form in this madcap comedy where the real world of Brotweiler & the one Ike imagines are brilliantly depicted thru split-screen visuals, the former in color & the latter in b&w. Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie! by Judy Cox Mrs. Millie has lots of fun teasing her kindergartners. She tells them to hang up their goats, eat gorilla cheese sandwiches, and to remember to wear their bats and kittens when they go outside for recess. Coupled with hilarious artwork that literally interprets each of Mrs. Millie's "mistakes," this lighthearted read-aloud sets a typical school day on its ear, even as it teaches a subtle lesson on wordplay. Give Maggie a Chance by Frieda Wishinsky When push comes to shove, timid Maggie is determined to overcome her catty rival! Now that she can read, Maggie is eager to show her new teacher. But when Maggie is called to the front of the class, her knees shake like jelly, her mouth dries up like a desert, and she can't utter a sound. Frieda Wishinsky addresses an all-too-common fear that primary students face, and gives it a delightful twist that will have early readers howling and turning the pages to find out what happens next. I Wish I Could Be Like Tommy Blake by David A Poulsen Tommy Blake is good at everything. Everybody likes him including the teacher. "I think she likes him more than me." A young boy finds himself feeling inferior to a classmate until he discovers that he's good at something too, and can even help Tommy Blake, who, it turns out, admires him! Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone by Frieda Wishinsky Jennifer Jones is in love and she doesn't care who knows it! But the object of her affection sure does. He's embarrassed by the love poems, the terms of endearment, the cute little red heart stickers, and especially the laughter and snickers from his classmates. He wishes that Jennifer Jones would just move away. And one day, she does! There's no more sickening stickers, no more silly poems--and no more fun. Does he actually miss Jennifer Jones? Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends. Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. Little Miss Spider at Sunnypatch School by David Kirk In this, the second Little Miss Spider adventure, the adorable tiny spider is preparing for her first day at Sunny Patch School. Full of excitement and anticipation, she tries hard to, but just can't, mater her new lessons. In the end, however, she discovers that her true talent is kindness. Now, in a special mini-book format, the menagerie of new school friends and the ever sparkling, simple rhymes of David Kirk's lilting tale will delight children who are both nervous and excited for their own first day of school. Martin on the Moon by Martine Audet An active daydreamer, Martin can't help his mind from wandering on the first day of school. His teacher's waving arms remind him of the seagulls that fly along the river banks, which reminds him of a summer trip he took with his mother, which reminds him of a poem he wrote, which reminds him...When his teacher gently calls him back to Earth, Martin is embarrassed about his inattention. But when his whole class laughs along with him, Martin happily realizes that his imagination can help him make friends and have fun at school. The spirit of this whimsical story comes alive through the pairing of inquisitive and unexpected words and simple yet surreal illustrations. Nominated for the Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l'enfance et la jeunesse in its original French, Martin on the Moon explores the poetry, beauty, and possibility of the first day of school. Miss Alaineus by Debra Frasier Sage has misheard and misunderstood one of Mrs. Page's weekly vocabulary words. Her error leads to a humbling catastrophe: a momentous tragedy, in front of the entire class. Can Sage turn her vocabulary disaster: an event bringing great misfortune, into a triumph: a true success? Anyone who has ever been daunted: discouraged or disheartened, by a mere word in the dictionary will cheer wildly: in a manner lacking all restraint, as Sage transforms embarrassment into victory in Debra Frasier's touching story of loving--and mistaking--our glorious language. Miss Bindergarten Stays Home from Kindergarten by Joseph Slate A playful take on a topic that all parents can relate to-getting sick! The ever-lovable Miss Bindergarten is not feeling well. The flu strikes on Sunday, so she has to stay home from kindergarten on Monday. Mr. Tusky (who is a wee bit rusty) will be her substitute, but it just won't be the same. The kindergartners miss Miss Bindergarten! They pass the time by making get-well cards and singing songs, all the while counting out the days that Miss Bindergarten is away. What ever will they do without her? Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10 by Judy Finchler I know my teacher, Miss Malarkey, lives in our classroom, Room 10. She's there all the time. In fact, all the teachers live at school. They eat dinner in the cafeteria and sleep in the teachers' lounge. I'm sure of it! So why is Miss Malarkey moving into my apartment house?... What could be more surprising than finding out your teacher has a life outside school? In Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10, Judy Finchler and Kevin O'Malley celebrate kids' comic misunderstandings about the private lives of teachers. Ms. McCaw Learns to Draw by Kaethe Zemach...both a sweet school story AND a lesson for little fingers on how to draw! Dudley Ellington tries, but he's just no good at school. Luckily, he has Ms. McCaw as a teacher. She's patient and she never lets other students pick on Dudley. Also, she knows wonderful things -- why stars shine, how plants grow. Dudley thinks Ms. McCaw knows everything. Then one day, Ms. McCaw tries to draw a simple face on the chalkboard -- and she can't do it! The other kids start to snicker, but Dudley jumps to the rescue and gives his favorite teacher a drawing lesson. With Kaethe Zemach's cheery illustrations showing the way, all little fingers will itch to take up a pencil! My New Teacher and Me! by Al Yonkovic "Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special joy of viewing the world gently askew. My School's a Zoo by Stuart Smith Every school has its share of bookworms. Some schools have bugs in their computers. And lots of schools have spelling bees. But this school has bears. This school has owls. This school is a ZOO! Imagination runs wild in this fun-filled story about a school packed with pythons, teeming with tigers, and swimming with starfish. Stu Smith's lively text and David Catrow's hilarious art will have kids looking at school -- and words -- in a whole new way! The New Bear at School by Carrie Weston Boris the bear is new at school--and all the other animals are afraid of him! Pitch-perfect writing and delightfully charming illustrations will make this a treasured starting school story.It's hard enough being the new kid at school, but when you're a big bear like Boris, it's even worse! Poor Boris tries his best to be gentle, but his sharp-toothed smile scares away his classmates. In the end, the animals find they love having Boris on their side! With a heartwarming story and charming illustrations, THE NEW BEAR AT SCHOOL will touch anyone who has ever felt left out. Night School by Loris Lesynski Eddie likes to stay up late. His problems seems solved when Eddie discovers a school for kids just like him. He quickly enrolls. An unusual school bus picks him up, and away he goes. He notices, however, that things are a bit odd at school, eerie and peculiar. They study stars and owls and werewolf howls. Around 4 a.m. Eddie begins to feel tired! When he asks when morning will come, the teacher sends the new kids to the office. When the principal says he'll keep them there forever, Eddie has had enough! He leads them down the stairs as they flee, with teachers in close pursuit. As they close in, Eddie calls out a loud, cheery “Good morning”—and stops his pursuers flat. Eddie is off. He runs the whole way home and straight to bed! A Pirate's Guide to Recess by James Preller It’s time for recess, and the schoolyard is teeming with young pirates ready for action. Who will rule the stormy seas of the playground? Recess has never been such an adventure! Pocket Rocks by Sheree Fitch No matter how hard he tries, Ian Goobie can't do the things that the other children in his class can do. Then he finds a rock, a rock that fits perfectly into his pocket, a rock that touches all his senses and whisks him away into a whole other world. From then on, as long as he has a rock in his pocket, Ian Goobie can begin to cope with his daily challenges. That is until he stuffs so many rocks in his pockets that his pants fall down right outside in the schoolyard. The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School by Deborah Diesen Mr. Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school, and he frets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes, and how to do math—until he’s reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to master all of these new skills, in this new Pout-Pout Fish book from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. Razia's Ray of Hope by Elizabeth Suneby Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small village in Afghanistan, girls haven't been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls' school opens in the village, a determined Razia must convince her father and oldest brother that educating her would be best for her, their family and their community. Razia's Ray of Hope is the latest inspiring story from the?CitizenKid collection. It is based on the true stories of the?students of the Zabuli Education Center for Girls just outside?of Kabul, founded by a generous and resourceful woman named?Razia Jan, a CNN hero, who also appears in the story. School Days by B.G. Hennessy Rhyming, easy-to-read text and colourful illustrations by Tracey Campbell Pearson, describe a day in the life of an elementary classroom, with a little mystery (a cat) to read just in the illustrations. The Secret Science Project that Ate the School by Judy Sierra The science fair is coming and one 3rd grader is without a project. her friends all the fabulous works in the making, but Miss Fidget is quite perturbed that she doesn't have an idea. She looks on the internet and finds "Professor Swami's Super Slime" and her project is on its way...its way to gobbling up everything in sight, until it finds the one thing, the only thing, that will tame it! The Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague Wendell and Floyd can't seem to get to school on time. Wendell discovers a shortcut so secret that only he knows about it. Soon both boys are lost in a wild jungle full of quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles! Who would have thought that getting to school could be such an adventure? Stanley at School by Linda Bailey Stanley knows school is for kids, not dogs. But every day he grows more and more curious. What did the kids do in that school all day? Stanley rounds up his pals from the dog park to take a closer look. Will they find the answers they're looking for? One thing is for certain: School + Stanley = TROUBLE! Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if You Want to Survive the School Bus by John Grandits Kyle is dreading his first trip aboard the school bus. Luckily, his big brother, James, is a school bus expert. James gives Kyle ten rules for riding the bus that he absolutely, positively must obey if he wants to avoid getting laughed at or yelled at, pushed around, or even pounded. During his fateful ride, Kyle grapples with each unbreakable rule. Along the way, he discovers that the school bus isn’t so bad, and he may even have a thing or two to teach his brother. Testing Miss Malarkey by Judy Finchler With clever and funny illustrations by Kevin O'Malley, Testing Miss Malarkey explores, through students' eyes, the atmosphere of anxiety around the school before a bit test. Even the cafeteria lady, Ms. Slopdown and the gym teacher, Fitanuff get into it. This book is often recommended to be read to older students to help relieve test anxiety. Too Many Chickens by Paulette Bourgeois When a farmer brings Mrs. Kerr's class a dozen eggs to incubate, the class project quickly goes awry. In no time at all, Mrs. Kerr's classroom has become a farmyard and the situation is spiraling out of control. It all starts when the farmer forgets to come back to get the newly hatched chicks. Before the class can say cluck, the chicks have turned into chickens and are roosting on the science table and chattering away all day long. When the farmer finally does return, the classroom is overrun with chickens. "These chickens look so happy," she says. "I can't bear to take them away. And here's a little present for all you've done." "Bunnies," says Mrs. Kerr. "How cute." From chicks to bunnies to an old nanny goat, Mrs. Kerr's class must take drastic measures to prevent total bedlam. Will her class ever be the same? The Very Inappropriate Word by Jim Tobin Michael loves interesting words (hard words like ELASTIC, little words like VAST, and big words like SMITHEREENS) and is always on the lookout for words to collect. Then one day, he picks up a new word. A bad word. An inappropriate word. At least, that’s what his friend says. But Michael kind of likes the word. He thinks he might try it out...At school...Bad idea. The Way to School by Rosemary McCarney Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, often dangerous journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains, and maneuver on ziplines daily to get to the classroom. Some of them even carry their desks! In this picture book for young readers, every image and spread speaks to the desire for an education and the physical commitment the children make each day as they journey to school. Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start.And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you. Henkes is realistic and gentle, reassuring without being dismissive. What a Day It Was at School! by Jack Prelutsky Through 16 silly poems, Prelutsky shares his hilarious views and the triumphs everyone has experienced at school, from science projects gone awry to fields trips and dreaded fractions. Full color. What Teachers Can't Do by Douglas Wood There are lots of things that regular people can do, but teachers can't. Teachers can't ride a bike or scooter to school. And they can never be tardy. Teachers can't buy their own apples. And they can't teach their best without flowers on their desk. But first they really need some help cleaning the blackboard. And the erasers! It's a wonder they come back to school at all!
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