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521) That's how!
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
A very imaginative boy answers a girl's questions about how different kinds of vehicles work.
522) If I was a horse
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A child imagines what life would be like as a horse"--
523) Firefighter Ted
Author
Series
Ted books (Andrea Beaty) volume 2
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Ted awakens to the smell of smoke and cannot find a firefighter, he decides to become one for the day, much to the dismay of his mother, neighbors, principal, and classmates.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An imaginative young child has a wonderful time playing with a box he receives for his birthday. What's better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and, of course, a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy dog that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride! The inimitable Leslie Patricelli...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sent outside by their mother on a rainy day, a child is dismayed when their handheld game falls into the pond before they encounter giant snails, wet mushrooms, and other elements that awaken them to the sensory aspects of nature.
527) Outdoor adventures!
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jack and Anna go on a hike with their dad, and the next day they are told they cannot go to the hiking trail so they make one of their own in the backyard.
Author
Series
Super Saurus volume 2
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Arnold's imaginary adventures as Super Saurus are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious egg which could contain a horrible villain for Super Saurus to vanquish or a new baby brother or sister.
529) Monster's trucks
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this interactive story, readers are encouraged to "play" with Monster's toy construction vehicles, even though Monster does not like to share.
530) Claymates
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Two balls of clay have a great time shaping themselves into various animals and objects until their sculptor comes back and discovers the mess they've made of her work"--
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This book will help kids to imagine what it's like to be a firefighter! Starting with putting on the uniform and then jumping into the truck to rush off to save people and put out a fire, this book provides an early introduction to a day in the life of a busy firefighter. The surprise mirror at the end provides a fun, interactive bonus!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time there were three sisters: Franca, Carmela, and Tomasina. This is their story of adventure and discovery. A tale of hidden mysteries and new wonders, of finding a strange world beyond home and unlocking the secrets inside themselves.
534) Merdaddy
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In their bath time reverie, Merbaby, an imaginative child, has wonderful aquatic adventures with their merdaddy until their fingers start to prune and it is time for bed.
536) Something great
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Quinn spends the morning in their workshop, and emerges with Something Great! But everyone wants to know...what is it?...Can't Quinn just share the job of their new invention without a label?"--
537) Jump for Joy
Author
Publisher
Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Wanting a canine companion more than anything in the world, Joy makes dogs out of whatever's at hand--seashells, snow--unaware that her perfect dog friend is closer than she thinks"--
539) The bear's garden
Author
Publisher
Imprint, a part of Macmillan Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A little girl's creativity, dedication, and imagination turn a vacant city lot into a beautiful community garden.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A quirky picture book in the spirit of Monty Python about two bumbling knights who keep finding objects in a stove (a sword, a shield, a helmet)...objects that ominously belong to their missing friend Harold"--
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