Elise Gravel
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips.
Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who's not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable!
In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains
...2) The toad
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about toads, covering anatomy, eating habits, and life cycle.
3) The worm
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shares information on the earthworm with graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history as well as its habitats, anatomy, and behaviors. In addition to the visual gags, the author includes basic facts about the creepers, such as their ability to sense light without eyes, the manner in which they get around, and the food they like to eat.
4) The spider
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall,The Spider contains real information that will both amuse and teach.
5) Head lice
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Check out this humorous but informative book about head lice.
6) The fly
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Focuses on the common housefly and its fondness for all things revolting. The author takes obvious joy in detailing the housefly's typical meals, which include such savoury delights as garbage-juice soup, dirty diapers, and 'doggie doo'. The Muscidae family (to which the housefly belongs) is depicted with Mom, Dad, a younger sibling, and a slouchy adolescent fly. Includes graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history...
7) The rat
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?).
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live. Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee...
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You'll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that's been around for over 335 million years!"--
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves. Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and...
12) I am scary
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This board book features a girl who hugs a monster she's not afraid of"--
13) The wrench
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this quirky, brightly illustrated take on overconsumption, Bob goes to the store to buy one thing and comes home with many things he doesn't need."--
14) The slug
Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way."-- provided by publisher.
17) You can be
Author
Publisher
Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Active and entertaining characters drawn in the author's signature style will elicit giggles from kids and adults alike as they highlight all the weird and wonderful ways to be a kid. It is a gentle reminder to embrace diversity in yourself and others, to be kind, and above all, to be yourself." -- Publisher's website.
19) El gusano
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"Los gusanos existen desde que los dinosaurios poblaban la tierra. Además, no ven porque no tienen ojos y ¡son muy buenos para la naturaleza! En algunas culturas creen que son deliciosos y se los comen, en otras piensan que son desagradables. En definitiva, cuando veas un gusano recuerda ser amable."--Publisher's description.
"Worms have existed since the dinosaurs inhabited the earth. In addition, they do not see because they do not have eyes...