Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly

Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly

Author: Carolyn Parkhurst

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0312548486

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Five-year-old Henry, along with his two-year-old sister, pretend to make waffles on a make-believe television show.


The Dogs of Babel

The Dogs of Babel

Author: Carolyn Parkhurst

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2003-06-01

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0759528063

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A poignant and beautiful debut novel explores a man's quest to unravel the mystery of his wife's death with the help of the only witness -- their Rhodesian ridgeback, Lorelei.


The Nobodies Album

The Nobodies Album

Author: Carolyn Parkhurst

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0385533217

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From the bestselling author of The Dogs of Babel comes a dazzling literary mystery about the lengths to which some people will go to rewrite their past. Bestselling novelist Octavia Frost has just completed her latest book—a revolutionary novel in which she has rewritten the last chapters of all her previous books, removing clues about her personal life concealed within, especially a horrific tragedy that befell her family years ago. On her way to deliver the manuscript to her editor, Octavia reads a news crawl in Times Square and learns that her rock-star son, Milo, has been arrested for murder. Though she and Milo haven’t spoken in years—an estrangement stemming from that tragic day—she drops everything to go to him. The “last chapters” of Octavia’s novel are layered throughout The Nobodies Album—the scattered puzzle pieces to her and Milo’s dark and troubled past. Did she drive her son to murder? Did Milo murder anyone at all? And what exactly happened all those years ago? As the novel builds to a stunning reveal, Octavia must consider how this story will come to a close. Universally praised for her candid explorations of the human psyche, Parkhurst delivers an emotionally gripping and resonant mystery about a mother and her son, and about the possibility that one can never truly know another person.


Boy and Bot

Boy and Bot

Author: Ame Dyckman

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2012-04-10

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 037598724X

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One day, a boy and a robot meet in the woods. They play. They have fun. But when Bot gets switched off, Boy thinks he's sick. The usual remedies—applesauce, reading a story—don't help, so Boy tucks the sick Bot in, then falls asleep. Bot is worried when he powers on and finds his friend powered off. He takes Boy home with him and tries all his remedies: oil, reading an instruction manual. Nothing revives the malfunctioning Boy! Can the Inventor help fix him? Using the perfect blend of sweetness and humor, this story of an adorable duo will win the hearts of the very youngest readers.


Spoon

Spoon

Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2015-04-14

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1484724011

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Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.


A to Zoo

A to Zoo

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-06-21

Total Pages: 3583

ISBN-13:

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Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.


Lost and Found

Lost and Found

Author: Carolyn Parkhurst

Publisher: Little Brown GBR

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780316015554

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7 oddly matched pairs - a mother and daughter, 2 business partners, 2 flight attendants, a born-again Christian couple, 2 former child stars and other unlikely pairings - are thrown together to compete in a high-stakes televised contest. It is a new reality show called LOST AND FOUND, a global scavenger hunt whose initial purpose is entertainment. But with each challenge the drama builds as the number of players is whittled down. Laura signed on to try and re-connect with her recalcitrant teenage daughter, Cassie. But Cassie knows they were only selected because of a secret she hides, which one of the show's producers hopes will be revealed as the pressure of the competition mounts. Justin and Abby want to use the million-dollar prize to spread their message of faith but the game soon puts their marriage to the test. Juliet and Dallas, deep in the where are they now? Stage of stardom just hope to put some life back in their fading careers. But as the game escalates, tension mounts, temptations beckon and the bonds between teammates begin to fray. The question is not only who will capture the final prize but at what cost?


All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

Author: Dan Yaccarino

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2012-06-27

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0375987231

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“This immigration story is universal.” —School Library Journal, Starred Dan Yaccarino’s great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents’ good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family.” With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations, Yaccarino recounts how the little shovel was passed down through four generations of this Italian-American family—along with the good advice. It’s a story that will have kids asking their parents and grandparents: Where did we come from? How did our family make the journey all the way to America? “A shovel is just a shovel, but in Dan Yaccarino’s hands it becomes a way to dig deep into the past and honor all those who helped make us who we are.” —Eric Rohmann, winner of the Caldecott Medal for My Friend Rabbit “All the Way to America is a charmer. Yaccarino’s heartwarming story rings clearly with truth, good cheer, and love.” —Tomie dePaola, winner of a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona


Harmony

Harmony

Author: Carolyn Parkhurst

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0399562621

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"[A] provocative page-turner." —People “In Parkhurst’s deft treatment, Harmony becomes a story of our time. . . Parkhurst cements herself as a writer capable of astonishing humanity and exquisite prose.” —Washington Post “Gorgeously written and patently original.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs of Babel, a taut, emotionally wrenching story of how a seemingly "normal" family could become desperate enough to leave everything behind and move to a "family camp" in New Hampshire--a life-changing experience that alters them forever. How far will a mother go to save her family? The Hammond family is living in DC, where everything seems to be going just fine, until it becomes clear that the oldest daughter, Tilly, is developing abnormally--a mix of off-the-charts genius and social incompetence. Once Tilly--whose condition is deemed undiagnosable--is kicked out of the last school in the area, her mother Alexandra is out of ideas. The family turns to Camp Harmony and the wisdom of child behavior guru Scott Bean for a solution. But what they discover in the woods of New Hampshire will push them to the very limit. Told from the alternating perspectives of both Alexandra and her younger daughter Iris (the book's Nick Carraway), this is a unputdownable story about the strength of love, the bonds of family, and how you survive the unthinkable.


Let's Start the Music

Let's Start the Music

Author: Amy Brown

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0838911668

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Music programs have been scaled back or eliminated altogether from the curricula of many schools. Luckily, storytimes offer ideal opportunities for music and songs. In this collection of easy-to-use, easy-to-adapt library programs for children in grades K-3, Brown connects songs and musical activities directly to books kids love to read. Offering several thematic programs, complete with stories, songs, and flannelboard and other activities, her book includes Music activities, lists of music-related books, mix-and-match activities, and additional web resources Terrific tips on how to teach songs to young children Ways to develop original songs and rhythms to enliven children’s books Even if you can’t carry a tune in a bushel basket, this handy resource has everything you need to start the music in your storytimes.