Education Librarian / Ballenger Teachers Center (BTC) Coordinator
Sounds in Children's Books
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Short a and Long a Play a Game by
Introduces the long and short 'a' sounds.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PE1157 .M6
The Rain Came Down by
"On Saturday morning, the rain came down. It made the chickens squawk." But that's only the beginning. Before the sun comes out again, an entire neighborhood is in a crabby uproar. The owner of the beauty parlor squabbles with the barber, who argues with the painter, who has just accidentally bonked the barber in the head with his paint can. Then the baker unintentionally pokes the pizza man in the nose with his umbrella, and they start quarreling. Soon, "the whole block was honking, yelling, bickering, and barking." There's no end in sight... until the rain stops, the sun comes out, the air smells fresh and sweet, and a rainbow appears. Before they know it, the bickerers are helping each other clean up the mess caused by the ruckus, and everyone's smiling again.
Call Number: 800 Sh19rai
My Special Day at Third Street School by
Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction
Call Number: 800 B886my
Jazz Baby by
Illustrated by Laura Freeman. A celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms and freedom of jazz. Colourful spreads show close-ups of children playing drums, piano and bass as they swing, and jitterbug to the music. With an appealing and rhythmic text just right for young children, plus colourful, contemporary illustrations with real child appeal, Jazz Baby is an exciting way to introduce young children to the instruments and rhythms of jazz. Ages 1-6.
Call Number: 800 W378jaz
Bunny Cakes by Call Number: 800 W462bc
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The Berenstains' B Book by
Using 33 different words that all begin with the letter B, the Berenstains create a funny tale that snowballs to an exciting climax.
Call Number: 800 B451bbMy "B" by A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter b.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myb 1991x
Blabber Mouse by
What do you do when you have a friend you like a whole lot who just can't keep his big mouth shut-and sometimes even tells other people's secrets? Blabber Mouse's friends have that dilemma. They don't want to be mean, but when at last he can't keep from telling their teacher that she forgot to give the class homework, they know they have to do something. They think they've found the perfect answer when they throw Blabber a party and give him a diary for writing down his secrets. In this warm, good-natured school story, clever dialogue and adorable mice characters bring real childhood issues and tensions humorously to the surface. And in a delightful conclusion, Blabber shows he can actually keep something to himself! True Kelley is the author and illustrator of many children's books.
Call Number: 800 K2875bla
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons by
According to legend, Japanese villagers once lived in fear of great hulking ogres called Onis who considered babies' belly buttons the tastiest of all treats. When they raided a village it was the babies they stole. In a delightful retelling of the folktale, Judy Sierra has added a feminist twist in the person of a fearless young heroine, determined to stop them. Little Urikohme, or Melon Princess, was born inside a watermelon and has no bellybutton. She travels to the Onis' fortress island, and with the help of some animal friends, rescues the babies, leaving the Onis crying for mercy. A wonderful short tale to read aloud, children will gleefully join in the Onis' chant and cheer at the triumph of small over large. In cleverly inspired watercolors, Meilo So outfits the Melon Princess in a watermelon-designed kimono and her humorous depiction of the oversized bullies is sure to elicit giggles. An author's note discusses the origin of the tale and its place in Japanese folklore.
Call Number: 398.2 Si17ta
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The Berenstains' C Book by
Describes a circus balancing act using only words beginning with the letter C..
Call Number: 800 B451bc
Clara Caterpillar by
Clara is a cute cabbage Caterpillar. But to Catisha, who is catty and crimson, Clara is only a common caterpillar with no hope of becoming a colorful butterfly. Sure enough, Clara comes out cream colored. And during an encounter with a hungry crow, Clara proves that being colorful and conspicuous doesn't compare with being common, content, and courageous. Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole's comic and compelling alliterative collaboration is captivating!
Call Number: 800 Ed97cl
The Kissing Hand by
School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.
Call Number: 800 P38kis
Curious George Flies a Kite by
George's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves.
Call Number: 800 R33ck
The Cabbage Soup Solution by
One morning Elsie, a cabbage farmer, discovers that half of her crop is missing. She decides to stand watch in her cabbage patch all night to catch the culprit. Unfortunately, she falls asleep, only to awaken to even fewer cabbages! With the help of her two cats and some homemade cabbage soup, Elsie gains control of the long-eared perpetrators. Instead of nibbling her cabbages, they end up keeping her warm at night. Children will enjoy being a step or two ahead of Elsie in this cozy story about cultivating friendship.
Call Number: 800 OL4cab
Coyote Steals the Blanket by
In vivid browns, tans and blues befitting its desert setting, Stevens's latest retelling stars a rapscallion bent on pilfering a blanket. After all, Coyote reasons, the blankets are merely covering some big boulders--who would notice? The wise Hummingbird warns the crafty critter that he will upset the balance of things by taking what doesn't belong to him. But Coyote steals the blanket ("I would look fine dressed up in this. I could wear it as a new coat") and a mad race ensues as the offended boulder rolls after the thief, who refuses to give up his booty. Frenetic drawings with a kid-like sensibility propel the story at breakneck pace from one vigorous scene to the next--Mule Deer tries to block the boulder and gets his antlers snapped off; Big Horn Sheep is flattened by the marauding rock. No excessive violence here, however, as the overall tone is reminiscent of a Roadrunner cartoon--and the subtle lesson about respecting the possessions of others may just seep into little ones' consciousness.
Call Number: 398.2 St475co
- Katy no-pocket800 P29k
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Dinorella by
This dreamy, alliterative and different Cinderella story will have readers doubling over with delight. Dinorella is dying to go to the dance, but her dreadful stepsisters, Doris and Dora, declare she's too dowdy and dull. Dinorella is stuck in the den--until Fairy-dactyl arrives and bedecks Dinorella with some dazzling diamonds, allowing her to depart for the dance. Full color.
Call Number: 800 Ed97diMy "D" sound box by A little girl fills her sound box with many words that begin with the letter d.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 MYD
Giggle, Giggle, Quack by
Farmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. "But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble." Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows choose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? Giggle, giggle, quack, giggle, moo, giggle, oink... The duck, the cows, the hens, and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to the beloved Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Call Number: 800 C881gig
Duck for President by
From the New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo, comes an entertaning introduction to politics. My fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Thank you for your vote.
Call Number: 800 C881duc
Dance Away by
Rabbit loves to dance. He dances so much that his friends hide when they see him coming. But he's no dancing fool--when the hungry Fox decides to eat his friends for dinner, Rabbit's got a plan to dance them right out of the trap. Full-color illustrations.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Call Number: 800 Sh187d
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Short a and Long a Play a Game by Short "e" and Long "e" Play a Game is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Alphabet Games.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PE1157 .M62X
The Little Red Hen by
Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "'Not I!' said the cat. 'Not I!' said the dog. 'Not I!' said the mouse." They won't water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations--packed with charming details--add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!
Call Number: 398.2 L721ga
Little Red Hen Big Book by
A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks--all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This oversize edition (18 x 18") is prefect for sharing in a library or classroom. Byron Barton's simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture books perennial favorites with young children. This retelling of the well-loved folktale "The Little Red Hen" continues to draw in preschoolers with its humor and bright primary colors.
Call Number: 398.2 L721ga
Clifford the Big Red Dog by
Everyone loves Clifford! This durable board book edition of the first Clifford storybook invites the youngest readers into the happy world of the Big Red Dog and his friends.
Call Number: 800 B764cli 1998
A Tree Is Nice by
Winner of the Caldecott Medal "A radiant and buoyant picture book." --The Horn Book A Tree Is Nice is a classic tale about the beauty of the everyday world. "Simont's watercolors perfectly complement the poetic simplicity of the text, allowing the reader room to engage in his or her own imaginative embroiderings about trees" (Children's Books and Their Creators). Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.
Call Number: Caldecott 1957
Where Is the Green Sheep? by
There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, butwhere is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read.
Call Number: 800 F831whe
The Bee Tree by
When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for. * "Polacco has created another charming picture book featuring a child learning from a grandparent in an idyllic pastoral setting . . . Both the writing and artwork are fresh and inviting." --School Library Journal, starred review "The newest gem from Polacco's treasure chest of family stories extols the virtue of reading--and of taking a study break . . . Like Mary Ellen, readers will emerge refreshed from this respite, ready to seek out new adventures." --Publishers Weekly "Young readers will savor this." --The Horn Book
Call Number: 800 P7565be- Duck for President by
From the New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo, comes an entertaning introduction to politics. My fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Thank you for your vote.
Call Number: 800 C881duc
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Four Famished Foxes and Fosdyke by
An alliterative tale about four fox kits who go hunting for meat, while their gourmet brother fixes a vegetarian feast.
Call Number: 800 Ed97foMy "F" Sound Box by My f Sound Box is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Sound Box Library.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myf 1991x
The Rainbow Fish Big Book PB by
The story of The Rainbow Fish--the most beautiful fish in the ocean--now available in a large trim hardcover edition--perfect for reading aloud! Rainbow Fish has been a favorite of children all over the world for 30 years. Its indelible message is simple--a pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure. Now children can enjoy this story time favorite in this oversized format--similar to the one used by former first lady, Michelle Obama, when she read The Rainbow Fish to children at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2016. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AN AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE
Call Number: 800 P45ra
- Professor Fred and the fid-fuddlephone.Call Number: 800 P1972p
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The Gingerbread Boy by
"The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of threshers, mowers, etc. All follow in hot pursuit until the gingerbread boy meets up with a wily fox, and 'at last and at last he went the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven . . . He was all gone!' A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone's broadly humorous color wash drawings. Of the eight editions of this well-known story now in print, this hilarious version is the most delectable." --School Library Journal, starred "Galdone has already proven many times over that he is perfectly at home with those traditional nursery tales that are still preschoolers' favorites, and his expressive, unassuming style just right for their very young audience. . . . Children will follow along breathlessly . . . right up to that last snip snap snip when the Gingerbread Boy goes 'the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven.'"--Kirkus Reviews
Call Number: 398.2 G131gin
Curious George by
In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but--oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons. This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey and is a must have for any children's book collection.
Call Number: 800 R33cu- Giggle, Giggle, Quack by
Farmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. "But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble." Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows choose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? Giggle, giggle, quack, giggle, moo, giggle, oink... The duck, the cows, the hens, and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to the beloved Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Call Number: 800 C881gig
Oh, Look! by
The famous Polacco goats are back! In this playful interactive chant, three mischievous little goats find their way out of the gate (squeak, squeak, squeak!), over a bridge (click, click, click!) through some mud (squish, squish, squish!), onto a carousel (um pah pah pah, um pah pah!)...and right into the path of an angry ogre! Of course, they are happy to turn right around and run straight back over the path they traveled, until at last they are back home gain, safe and sound. Patricia Polacco's color palette is bright and springlike in her second goat adventure for very young readers.
Call Number: 800 P7565ohMy "G" sound box by A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter c.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myg 1991x
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My "H" Sound Box by
A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter h.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myh 1991x
The Hatseller and the Monkeys by
One day, BaMusa sets out for a festival to sell his hats. But when he falls asleep under a mango tree, some mischievous monkeys take them...Charming storyline, cleverly executed theme, inviting illustrations, and unusual sound effects for read-aloud fun." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "Diakité's use of language is as colorful and unusual as his artwork." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Call Number: 398.2 D54hat- The Little Red Hen by
Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "'Not I!' said the cat. 'Not I!' said the dog. 'Not I!' said the mouse." They won't water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations--packed with charming details--add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!
Call Number: 398.2 L721ga
A House Is a House for Me by
Where does everyone and everything live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod. This longtime favorite is filled with pictures that parents and children will want to look at again and again in a beautifully produced, deluxe full-sized edition.
Call Number: 800 H653ho
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The Mitten by Call Number: 398.2 B7564mShort "I" and Long "I" Play a Game by Short i and Long i Play a Game is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Alphabet Games.
Call Number: BTC STacks PE1157 .M63
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Five little monkeys jumping on the bedCall Number: Big Books PZ7.C4523 Fi 1989x
Cinco Monitos Brincando en la Cama/Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by
Even doctor's orders won't stop these silly monkeys from having their fun.But you'll never guess what Mama does when the Five Little Monkeys finally do fall asleep! Here is the most popular Five Little Monkeys story, available for the first time in a bilingual board book edition.Now Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these mischievous monkeys, while learning the words of the familiar rhyme in both languages.
Call Number: 800 C4617cin
Jack Tales by
Enter the fantastic world of one of America's greatest living storytellers where wicked giants and enchanted animals pursue and entice Jack, an everyman hero and trickster. These three traditional tales relate the antics and misadventures of a poor mountain boy whose innocence, ingenuity, and luck enable him to outwit the wicked forces of the world around him. The stories have been handed down orally, from generation to generation of mountain folk. The Blue Ridge Mountains have been home to the Hicks family for eight generations, and Ray Hicks has been telling the stories he learned at his grandfather's knee for most of his seventy-eight years. An audio CD of Hicks in his inimitable dialect, accompanied by traditional local music makes it a delightful read-along for children and adults.
Call Number: 398.2 H529jacISBN: 9780935112580
So Say the Little Monkeys by Call Number: 398.2 V322so
My "J" Sound Box by
My j Sound Box is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Sound Box Library.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myj 1991x
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Library Lion by
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
Call Number: 800 K781LIB
My "L" Sound Box by
A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter l.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myl 1991x
Too Loud Lily by
Lily Hippo is too LOUD! At home, she wakes the baby. At school, she gets her friends into trouble. Then one day, a new teacher, Miss Loopiola, comes to school to teach music and drama, and Lily finds there is a time and place for her special talent. When the school play rolls around, Lily is a shining star. "The cheery narrative works well, and many children will empathize with loud Lily. Best of all is the art, which has a photographic clarity...This could make for a rousing story time." - Booklist
Call Number: 800 L138too
Lovable Lyle by
Lyle is distraught to learn he has an enemy and tries to be an even more lovable crocodile than he was before.
Call Number: 800 W111Lo
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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by
Tippy, tippy, tippy, Pat! That's the sound three hungry bunnies make when the sun goes down and the moon comes up and Mr. McGreely's garden smells yum, yum, yummy. While he's dreaming of his mouth-watering carrots, the bunnies are diving over fences and swimming trenches to get the veggies first! Hammer, hammer, hammer, Saw! That's the sound Mr. McGreely makes when the sun comes up and the moon goes down and he sees what those twitch-whiskers have done....Nibbled leaves! Empty stalks! Mr. McGreely will build something bigger and better, sure to keep even pesky puff-tails away. Children will cheer for the bunnies -- or for Mr. McGreely -- as they delight in Candace Fleming's clever sound effects and G. Brian Karas's vibrant, funny illustrations.
Call Number: 800 F629munMy "M" Sound Box by A little boy fills his sound box with many words that begin with the letter m.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Mym 1991x
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My "N" Sound Box by
A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter n.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myn 1991x
The Napping House by
A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's truly like no other. Don and Audrey Wood's beloved picture book has sold more than one and a half million copies. To celebrate its birthday, the original hardcover book now has a fresh new design for both the jacket and interior,and the reproduction of the illustrations has been enhanced to better match the original artwork. Bonus downloadable audio begins with a reading of the story and follows with six original songs that are just as fun, jaunty, and sweet as the book itself. The music, originally produced in 1989, is based on the book and was written and performed by children's musicians Carl and Jennifer Shaylen.
Call Number: 800 W848nISBN: 9780152567088
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Hello Toes! Hello.. by Call Number: 800 P281he- Oh, Look! by
The famous Polacco goats are back! In this playful interactive chant, three mischievous little goats find their way out of the gate (squeak, squeak, squeak!), over a bridge (click, click, click!) through some mud (squish, squish, squish!), onto a carousel (um pah pah pah, um pah pah!)...and right into the path of an angry ogre! Of course, they are happy to turn right around and run straight back over the path they traveled, until at last they are back home gain, safe and sound. Patricia Polacco's color palette is bright and springlike in her second goat adventure for very young readers.
Call Number: 800 P7565oh
Short a and Long a Play a Game by Short o and Long o Play a Game is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Alphabet Games.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PE1157 .M64X
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The Practically Perfect Pajamas by
Percy Orlando Leonard Alexander Reginald Bear loves his colorful flannel pajamas more than anything else in the world. But there's one problem -- all the other polar bears tease him for being the only one to wear pj's. Percy wants to fit in, so he reluctantly packs away his pajamas. The teasing ends, but Percy runs into a whole new set of problems. Distinctive color illustrations follow Percy through his troubles as he learns a meaningful lesson about the importance of being true to himself.
Call Number: 800 B7914pr
Little Pea by
"Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace strike beautiful balance between story and art in Little Pea." -- The New York Times A sweet and amusing story to which little picky eaters can relate: If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? A delightful twist on a classic parent predicament, children will enjoy the unique tale and find themselves relating with Little Peamore than expected. * An entertaining story about meal times with charming text that families can enjoy together * Features simple, yet impactful illustrations that are engaging and help readers connect to the story * Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer and Mama Pea. She is the author of Encyclopedia of Our Ordinary Life. This is her first children's book "Picky eaters will enjoy the subtle humor of this topsy-turvy tale." -- School Library Journal Fans of Little Oink, Little Hoot, and Duck! Rabbit! will enjoy the sweet musings of Little Pea and his loving family adventures. * Great family read-aloud book * Books for kids ages 2-4 * Books for preschool and up
Call Number: 800 R727LiMy "P" Sound Box by A little girl fills her sound box with many words that begin with the letter p.
Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myp 1991x
Pumpkin Soup by
By the Kate Greenaway Medalist Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. It isn't long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend. Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, Helen Cooper's delightful story will resonate for an child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship. Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup.
Call Number: 800 C785pu
Piggie Pie! by
Gritch the Witch is grouchy, grumpy, and very hungry. The only thing that could make her happy is something extra special for lunch, and that is: Piggie Pie! Gritch zooms off on her broomstick to find eight plump piggies -- where else? -- on Old MacDonald's Farm. Cleverly disguised pigs impersonate ducks, chickens, a cow, and Old MacDonald himself, as this uproarious, quick-paced story builds to an ironically surprising conclusion. Wacky, hip, and illustrated with bold, bright paintings, "Piggie Pie" adds a new twist to an old fairy-tale scene.
Call Number: 800 P1727p
Oliver the Mighty Pig by
When Oliver gets a Mighty Pig cape for his birthday, he's thrilled. As soon as he puts it on, he imagines he has incredible superpowers. It takes his family a little longer to adjust, but soon Mother Pig has Oliver doing some rescue operations that look suspiciously similar to setting the table and emptying wastebaskets. Then one morning Oliver discovers his cape is missing! All beginning readers who have ever wished they were superheroes will delight in the humorous antics of one very determined pig. With clever wit and simple vocabulary Jean Van Leeuwen has created another wonderful addition to her easy-to-read series, colorfully illustrated by Ann Schweninger.
Call Number: 800 V324oli
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- Giggle, Giggle, Quack by
Farmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. "But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble." Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows choose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? Giggle, giggle, quack, giggle, moo, giggle, oink... The duck, the cows, the hens, and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to the beloved Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Call Number: North 800 C881gig
The Quilt Story by
A little girl moves across miles of plains to a new home. Too new. Feelingsad and lonely, she turns to a familiar old friend for comfort'her patchwork quilt. Generations later, another little girl moves across miles of highways to her new home.And she too finds warmth in her new surroundings through the same quilt. Tony Johnston has created a charming story that is sure to appeal to any child whohas ever felt lonely and found consolation in a special belonging. And Tomie dePaola's wonderful paintings, steeped in folk art tradition, make this abook to be shared by generations of readers.
Call Number: North 800 J6481q
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My "R" by A little boy fills his sound box with many words that begin with the letter r.
Call Number: PZ7.M739 Myr 1991x
R Is for Radish by
Radish is a wRiter, a Rapper, a jump-Roper, and a Raspberry pie eater. She is also a hysterically funny problem solver, à la Ramona Quimby. With wit, humor, and a style all her own, Molly Coxe has created an alluring, alliterative story!
Call Number: North 800 C83978r
Robert the Rose Horse by
Illus. in color. An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.
Call Number: 800 H363r
Stars by
A star is how you know it's almost night. As soon as you see one, there's another, and another. And the dark that comes doesn't feel so dark. What if you could have a star? From acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee comes this tender, evocative--and profound--exploration of stars both near and far.
Call Number: 800 R216st
/s/ and /sh/ sounds
Smick! by
Meet Smick. And Chick. And . . . stick! But what happens when they meet each other? Filled with action, rhymes, and wordplay, Smick! is nothing less than terrific.
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Six Sandy Sheep by
Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction
Call Number: 800 En21siSix Sleepy Sheep by Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction
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Scientist Sam: a collector of bees and beetles and bugs and of flies and fleas. by Call Number: 800 P1972ss
My "S" Sound Box by
A little boy fills his sound box with many words that begin with the letter s.
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Little Lil and the swing-singing sax by Call Number: North 800 G793Li
Silly Sally by Call Number: BTC Big Books PZ7.W846 Si 1998x
/t/ and /th/ sounds
Too Many Tamales by
Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria's favorite cousins were coming over and she got to help make the tamales for Christmas dinner. It was almost too good to be true when her mother left the kitchen for a moment and Maria got to try on her beautiful diamond ring . . . This is the story of a treasure thought to be lost in a batch of tamales; of a desperate adn funny attempt by Maria and her cousins to eat their way out of troub≤ and the warm way a family pulls together to make it a perfect Christmas after all. Also available in Spanish as ¡Qué montón de tamales!
Call Number: 800 So78too
A Trio of Triceratops by
In this companion to A Pair of Protoceratops, three triassic tricksters touch their toes, take turns on the teeter-totter, tease a tyrannosaurus, and get into tons of trouble.
Call Number: 800 M8558trMy "T" sound box by A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter t.
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/u/ sounds
Uptown by
Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. "Uptown . . . Harlem, New York. Chicken and waffles. Jazz. Home." Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. Seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there, the details of life in Harlem are as joyous as a game of basketball on a summer's afternoon and as personal as a trip to the barbershop where old-timers reminisce. Bryan Collier's spare, poetic text and beautiful, intricate illustrations evoke every aspect of Harlem, from the legendary Apollo Theater to chocolate-colored brownstones, weekend shopping on 125th Street, and the music of Duke Ellington. Uptown is the winner of the 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
Call Number: King 2001i
Blueberries for Sal by
The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.' -School Library Journal, starred review. Caldecott Honor Book
Call Number: 800 M132bl
Dear Mrs. LaRue by
A beguiling dog laments his fate at obedience school through a series of hilarious letters home--by the best-selling illustrator of HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT?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 w/o 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.
Call Number: 800 T221dea
Ducks in Muck by
Ducks in muck. Ducks stuck in trucks. Trucks stuck in muck. How will the trucks and ducks get unstuck? Discover what happens to a group of friendly ducks when they play in the muck and then are taken away in a truck!
Call Number: 800 H2739duShort a and Long a Play a Game by Introduces the long and short 'u' sounds.
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Shrinking Violet by
Never has being shy seemed so rewarding! Whether she's impersonating Elvis, swaggering like Captain Hook, or imitating the sounds of a cricket, Violet is expressive and funny -- but only when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal. At school, especially around class bully Irwin, who teases her nonstop, she retreats into a shell of shyness. But when Irwin, playing the part of Planet Mars in the class play, begins to spin wildly out of control and threatens to ruin the entire production, it's Violet who saves the day -- managing not only to give Irwin his comeuppance but to find her own unique way of surviving the spotlight. Illustrations brimming with humor and charm add to the fun in this fresh take on overcoming shyness.
Call Number: 800 B464shr
The Princess Knight by
Violetta is a young princess who wants to be treated just like her big brothers, who are training to be knights. But her father insists that she act ladylike and get married. So Violetta decides to show everyone what she's made of - by disguising herself as a boy and taking part in a knights' jousting tournament! "Violetta's intelligence and perseverance shine through from first to last.... The heroine earns her triumph with believable determination, and readers young and old will root for her from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Droll fun." Kirkus Reviews
Call Number: 800 F964priMy "V" Sound Box by A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter v.
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Diary of a Worm by
#1 New York Times Bestseller! This hilarious picture book from the bestselling, acclaimed author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss tells the adventures of a worm through his daily diary entries. This is the diary of a worm. This worm lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey--no matter how hard he tries. Read the other books in the series: Diary of a Fly and Diary of a Spider!
Call Number: 800 C881dia
Smile, Lily! by
Lily won't stop crying.Waa! Waa! Waa!Lily won't stop crying.Oh, who knows what to do?Mother? Father? Grandma?Who?Who?Who?
Call Number: 800 F629smi
The Wump World by
The Pollutians invade the Wump World and turn the green meadows into a concrete jungle.
Call Number: 800 P347w
The Worrywarts by
What if the world, the woods and its wicked things wrestled with their wishes for wild adventure? But what if these wanderers used their wits to ward off worries and all the world's wild creatures? Then it would be a wonderful day to wander the world.
Call Number: 800 Ed97wo
Watch William Walk by
William, Wally, Wilma, and Wanda are going for a walk--all within the confines of the letter "W" -- in this delightful, tongue-twisting alphabet adventure.
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Yoko by
Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today-sushi! But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick!" says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed!" They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem. But will it work with the other children in class? Now in paperback for the first time, this tender story from Rosemary Wells demonstrates the author's uncanny understanding of the pleasures and pains of an ordinary school day.
Call Number: 800 W462yoMy "Xyz" sound box by Three characters find words beginning with the letter x, y, and z to put in their sound boxes.
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Froggy Gets Dressed by
FRRROOGGYY! Did you forget to put something on? Getting dressed for a romp in the snow isn't as easy as it sounds - especially if you're a frog who's not used to going out in the winter. Boots, hats, mittens, scarf, coat, pants, shirt . . . will Froggy ever pull it all together? Kids of all ages will love the catchy rhythm of the text and will cheer for this funny, forgetful frog as he struggles with something they do every day! 'This entertaining book shows youngster that everyone has trouble getting dressed - even frogs!' - School Library Journal
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Lizard's Song by Call Number: 800 Sh187L- Call Number: BTC Stacks PZ7.M739 Myx 1991x
Articulation Book Sets
- Sound Box Books
Jane Belk Moncure's acclaimed Sound Box Books have been an educational standard for nearly 50 years. The text appears in a clear, sans-serif typeface and paragraph form, and rebus icons trigger recognition of target words. These books are sure to develop confident readers, expand their vocabularies, and inspire a love for reading that will outlast their school years.
Speech bubbles 1 : supporting speech sound development in children by Call Number: BTC Stacks RJ496.S7 P3211 2019x"Speech Bubbles 1 is the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists, parents/caregivers, and teachers with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development, children receiving speech therapy, or by those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for their children. The set includes eleven picture books that each target a different speech sound within the story. The set is also accompanied by a user guide with notes for professionals and caregivers alike. Eleven different speech sounds have been chosen that are early developing sounds, or sounds commonly targeted in speech language therapy: /t/, /d/, /m/, /n/, /p/, /b/, /k/, /g/, /f/, /s/ and /s/ blends. ... Perfect not just for therapy, but also for encouraging early sound awareness and development, Speech Bubbles 1 will create the perfect relaxed learning and practice environment for children beginning their journey into phonological awareness, speech sounds and their positions in words."--Publisher description.
Speech bubbles 2 : supporting speech sound development in children by Call Number: BTC Stacks RJ496.S7 P3212 2021x"Speech Bubbles 2 is the second set in a series of picture books designed to be used by those working with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development, children receiving speech therapy or those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for children. The set includes 12 beautifully illustrated storybooks, each targeting a different speech sound in different positions within words, and a user guide with notes on each individual story. Designed to be read aloud to the child in a therapy, classroom or home setting, the stories create a fun and engaging activity that can be returned to again and again. The full set includes: Twelve bright and engaging stories targeting the following early developing sounds and sounds frequently targeted in speech therapy: /v/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /h/, /y/, /j/, /r/, /l/, /w/, /r/ blends and /l/ blends; A user guide supporting the use of the stories, with individual notes on each. Perfect not just for therapy but also for encouraging early sound awareness and development, this is an engaging and invaluable resource for speech and language therapists and pathologists, parents and caregivers and teachers working with children aged 2- 8 years."--Publisher description.
Kits and Teacher Resources for Articulation
- 50 quick-play articulation games (Book, CDROM)Call Number: BTC Stacks LB1573.3 .T78 2003x
Articulation: p,b, m, g, k, t, d, f, v, r, s/z, l, sh, ch, j, th & r, s, l blends (5-10 yrs.) - Artic chipper chat
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30 double-sided game boards, 450 cards, 1 instruction booklet, 1 magnetic wand, 100 magnetic chips, 2 foam dice ; in box 29 x 31 x 9 cm - Artic to GoCall Number: BTC Stacks LB3454 .L346 2004x
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Ten open-ended speech and language games for use with articulation, language, voice, fluency, or auditory processing therapy groups - Click and Create Articulation Board GamesCall Number: BTC Stacks RC424.7 .C65 2007x
All Articulation Sounds (CDROM) - No-glamour articulationCall Number: BTC Stacks RC424.7 .W55 2003x
Sounds:phonemes, word blend list, tracking forms (5-11 yrs./K-6 gr.) - Pair-ups articulation cards. (/sh/ /s/ /r/ /l/ /k/g/)Call Number: BTC Kits LB3454 .P356 2004x
Articulation: /l/ phoneme
Articulation: /r/ phoneme
Articulation: /s/ phoneme
Articulation: /sh/ phoneme - SPARC artic junior (Book)Call Number: BTC Stacks LB1139.5.L35 P53 1996x
Articulation & Phonology (3-7 yrs.) - SPARC artic junior (CDROM)Call Number: BTC Stacks LB1139.5.L35 P53 1996x
CDROM - SPARC for phonologyCall Number: BTC Stacks LB1139 .L35 T565 2000x
Phonological processes: gliding, stridency deletion, voicing, stopping, initial consonant deletion, final consonant deletion, etc. (4-10 yrs.) - SPARC R and S : stimulus pictures for assessment, remediation, and carryoverCall Number: BTC Stacks LB1139 .L3 P637 2002x
R & S sound assessment activities & references (5-12 yrs.) - Speechercise
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CDROM
Kits and Teacher Resources for Phonics/Phonemic Awareness
- Consonants: Blends and DiagraphsCall Number: BTC Kits LB1029 .G3 C65 2004x
Consonant sounds - Creepy cave : consonant matching game.Call Number: BTC Kits LB1029 .G3 C74 1990x
Phonic skills (5+ yrs.) - Let's listen : a phonological awareness program for your children
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Phonological awareness activities (e.g. blending, segementing - Myrtle's beach.Call Number: BTC Stacks LB1573.7 .M97 1998x
Phonological awareness, vocabulary, & articulation (4-9 yrs.) - Phonemic awareness : the skills that they need need to help them succeed! (Pre-Kindergarten version) : a 35 week curriculum of daily phonemic awareness lesson plans developed on a systematic scope and sequence of skills with explicit modelingCall Number: BTC Stacks PE1135 .H444 2016x
"The pre-kindergarten version of these lessons (purple book) uses nursery rhymes to introduce three and four year old students to language play. The lessons include the same ten daily phonemic awareness skills as the kindergarten and primary versions. By the end of preschool your students will begin to build a repertoire of classic nursery rhymes as they learn to enjoy language play!" - Phonemic awareness : the skills that they need to help them succeed! (Primary version) : a 35 week curriculum of daily phonemic awareness lesson plans developed on a systematic scope and sequence of skills with explicit modelingCall Number: BTC Stacks PE1135 .H445 2017x
"The primary curriculum in English (yellow book) is typically used in Grades 1-3. It can also be used with individual students or small groups in higher grades for remedial work on specific skills. The revised English Primary Curriculum adds additional teacher instructions, including optional hand motions for some skills, and also includes correct responses to enable the teacher to present the lesson at a consistent, quick pace. We have also added a table in the preface section to show how the curriculum aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Phonological Awareness (Grade 1)." - Phonics for older students.Call Number: BTC Stacks LB1631 .P56 2000x
Long/short vowel, word games, comprehension tests - Phonological awareness assessment and instruction : a sound beginning
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Word, syllable, phonemes activities - Phonological awareness chipper chat
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A comprehensive resource of activities and games designed to improve phonological awareness skills at the word, syllable, and phoneme level. The set targets 12 different phonological awareness skills appropriate for students who are pre-readers to students who have acquired some reading skills, but need additional assistance in the area of phonological awareness. - Preschool phonology cardCall Number: BTC Box Kits RC424.7 ,P74 2007x
Phonological processes: gliding, cluster reduction, fronting, stopping, initial consonant deletion, final consonant deletion (Pre-K+) - Python path : word-ending game.Call Number: BTC Kits LB1029 .G3 P97 1990x
Word construction activities (6+ yrs.) - Remediation of common phonological processesCall Number: BTC Box Kits LB3454 .M74x
Phonological processes - Silent letters loud and clearCall Number: 800 P968si
When Mr. Wright's students express a dislike for silent letters, the offended letters decide to teach them a lesson by going on strike. - The sounds abound program : teaching phonological awareness in the classroomCall Number: BTC Box Kits LB1139.5 .R43 S68 1998x
Phonological Awareness activities (4-8 yrs.) - Sourcebook of phonological awareness activitiesCall Number: BTC Stacks LB1050.5 G66 1998
Phonological awareness activities paired with popular fairy tales - Sourcebook of phonological awareness activities. Volume II. Children's core literature
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Phonological awareness activities paired with popular children's literature - Vowels and vowel teamsCall Number: BTC Kits PE1157 .V68 2004x
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