Pamela Tyson Collection Evaluation and Development Plan Georgia Southern University Dr.

Stephanie Jones Spring 2012 FRIT 7134-Y01

School Environment and Learner Analysis WCES is an elementary school located in Pooler, GA. Pooler is a suburb of Chatham County, GA. According to the 2010 Census Demographics, the current population of Pooler is 26,438 persons. The average household income is $47,485 with an average house value of $95,100. The average persons per household is 2.59. The median age of Pooler citizens is 32 years old. WCES is an established elementary school, built in 1999. The first year that WCES was open the student population was 342. Today the student population is 839. The school is home to 96 members of faculty and staff, of which 64% have advanced degrees. It is the generally considered one of the best elementary schools in the district. WCES is a Distinguished Title I school. It has made AYP for the last 11 consecutive years. The grade levels represented in WCES are pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. There are a total of 839 students (434 male/405 female). The ethnic make up of the student population is as follows: 45% African American, 38% White (non-Hispanic), 9% Hispanic, and 8% other. There are 97 students (12%) in the school receiving SPED services. There are only two ESOL students in the school. For the purposes of this assignment, I will be focusing on the pre-k and kindergarten grades. There are a total of 223 pre-k and kindergarten students. The majority of the students are White or African American. There are approximately 25 students receiving SPED services in these grades. Typically, pre-k students and kindergartners are not yet true "readers." But, there are a few readers that can read on a .5-1.9 or BR level. Pre-k teachers utilize WSO (Work Sampling Online) and teacher observations for student assessment. Kindergarten teachers use GKIDS and teacher observations for student assessment. The WCES Media Center is accessible throughout the instructional day. It holds extended hours one hour before and after the school day. Student in grades PK-1st may check out one book per visit. Students in grades 2nd-5th may check out two books per visit. Teachers do not have an official limit on the number of materials they are allowed to check-out, but they may only hold them for 30 days. There are approximately 21,200 books in inventory at this time. The average monthly circulation is 5,855. Multi-media resources available to faculty and students include audio, video, and e-books, promethian planet, educational databases, digital cameras/recorders, and multimedia carts for the classrooms. There are also 30 laptops and 5 desktop computers available for student use in the media center. The media center has a website that links to the school's virtual library. On this site students have access to information outside the walls of the school to major databases, instructional videos, and multimedia resources, etc. Outside the WCES school district, students in Chatham County are fortunate to have many multi-cultural resources available to them. High school students can speak with members of African American Entrepreneurs of Savannah. Savannah State is a predominately African American college which offers thousands of dollars in scholarship money to local graduates. Families can partake in annual Irish and German festivals. There is a strong subculture of German, Irish, African American, and "Southern" American influences in the

area. These cultures blend together to create a myriad of international holidays, festivities, and traditions. Savannah is also home to a rich history that spans the colonial era to present. The city of Savannah played a significant role in many of America's wars. This lead to its history being proliferated with ghost stories surrounding war heroes, religious leaders (many for which the city holds holiday festivals), and haunted houses. There is also a generous "helping" of fantastic food, as the Hostess City is home to the famous Paula Deen. Curriculum Review/Mapping Since there is such a wealth of historical and cultural influences in our city that have led to holiday celebrations, I decided to concentrate on the GPS standards reviewing holidays. The GPS standards focus mainly on national holidays. The Georgia Pre-K Standards are designed to correlate with the Kindergarten GPS standards. Both standards focus on understanding why Americans celebrate specific holidays and how those celebrations take place within the community. The following standards help pre-k and kindergarten teachers build unit of studies around holidays:
Pre-K Content Standards SS1d Becomes aware of family and community celebrations and events a. Describes family celebrations (birthdays, family gatherings, and holidays) b. Participates in community events (parades, festivals, fairs, picnics) Kindergarten GPS SSKH1 The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated. a. Labor Day b. Columbus Day (Christopher Columbus) c. Veterans Day d. Thanksgiving Day e. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day f. Presidents Day (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the current President) g. Memorial Day h. Flag Day i. Independence Day SSKG1 The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.

Unit of Study Standard Concept SS1d 1. Family Celebrations 2. Community Celebrations

Tasks/Activities/Products Draw pictures of family birthday parties, gatherings, holidays Sing songs customary

Resources Family photos of celebrations songs for each holiday

 SSKH1 1. Purpose 2. Describe SSKG1 1. Describe

with family holidays Verbal expression of family customs Dramatic expression of family customs Field trips to parks or others destinations during holiday celebrations Explains the reasons for having holidays Produces art and craft work related to each holiday Reenacts events of original holiday Describes events or traditions that take place on holidays Participates in classroom parties for holidays Writing about holiday experiences and lessons Discusses family outings to holiday festivals Recalls activities/events from field trips

Holiday books in media center Puppets Dramatic Play costumes WSO iPad apps Participates in local parades Teacher resource books for small group projects Books GKIDS United Streaming.com Themed centers Tasting local cultural foods Parent involvement Social networking sites allowed through school filter for video/picture examples

This information was provided through a teacher survey. The survey was sent via email to both pre-k and kindergarten teachers (4 pre-k classes and 6 kindergarten classes). The responses showed the following results: 1. How many students are in your class? The class size averaged 21 students. 2. How many students in your class are special needs? The JumpStart and PACE programs have 4 special needs students in each class. The pre-k grade level has 9 special needs students. The kindergarten level has 6 special needs students in the inclusion room and 2 special needs students in other classes. 3. What is the average AR or Lexile score for your students? The responses included nonreaders, BR, and Lexile scores form .5-1.9.

4. How many ESOL students do you have? There was one ESOL student total for the pre-k and kindergarten grades. 5. What are some projects/activities that you use to teach your students about the holidays that are listed in your standards? The survey responses included crafts that go along with a writing activity, read alouds, fact and fiction books, UnitedStreaming videos followed by Q & A, and centers that are themed. 6. What are some key assessments that you use for the holiday standards? The teachers utilize Gkids, WSO, and teacher observations. 7. What are some types of resources you would like to see added to the collection for the teachers and for the students? Teachers responded by suggesting that the collection increase units in: beginner readers, read aloud picture books, e-books, technology components, ipad apps, highlight magazine subscription, and mailbox magazine subscription. 8. What multicultural needs and materials do you think we need more of in regards to holidays? (Jewish, African American, Agnostic, German, etc.) The overwhelming response was books. Teachers wanted both fiction and nonfiction books. Collection Evaluation
Curriculum Standards, Copyright Date, Reading Levels, Student/Teacher/TITLEWAVE Recommendations

The WCES has fairly sizable collection of books about holidays. In order to review the non-fiction titles, I simply searched under the term "holidays." Using this technique, there were a mere five books suggested on the list under the fiction section; one of which was lost. However, there were 99 titles in the non-fiction section. The 394 section (general customs) held the majority of holiday themed books. Other sections that included books on holidays were: 31's (World Book-North America), 290's (Religion Indic Origin), 390's (Customs, Etiquette, Folklore), 630's (Animal Husbandry), 740's (Drawings), 790's (Indoor Games), 940's (History of Europe), 950's (History of China), and 970's (History of North America). Review of the search results showed one more major deficit. In this topic, WCES was lacking non-print materials. Items such as videos/DVD's, music collections, and website subscriptions would have to be added to the collection in order. Many of the books were dedicated to one specific holiday. Therefore, each of the holidays listed in the kindergarten GPS standards was covered. There were many more titles that covered historical and religious themes associated with holidays as well. Most of the books in the media center are in excellent condition. I did not see the need to replace more than a handful of titles due to poor condition. The copyright dates ranged from the 1980's up until 2007. Fortunately, there were only 7 titles copyrighted in the 1980's. About half of the remaining books were copyrighted in the 1990's and the other half were copyrighted in from 2000-2007. The age of the collection is reasonable considering the fact that the purposes, events, and traditions of holidays have had very few changes. The collection certainly encompassed a wide variety of holidays celebrated from different countries, perspectives, and religions. But, up further inspection it became evident that even though the collection appeared to have a wide variety of multicultural influences it was actually very unbalanced. The majority of the books were based on American and European holidays. There were only one or two titles from each of the other countries.

Circulation records showed that the most popular books centered around traditional American holidays. Titles about holidays celebrated in Europe were the next most popular books. The narrow focus of the circulation records is probably due to the fact that the books had mainly been checked out to teachers rather than students. The World Books appeared to be a rarely used resource. I would like to have seen more books about common family celebrations such as birthdays, Quinceaeras, or family reunions. This would better address the needs of the pre-k students and the SSKG1 standard. The books found were also all above the beginning readers levels. Typically speaking, there are only a few beginning readers in these grades anyway. Finding books above beginning readers would almost be expected because it is normally the teachers that check out these books and read them to the students. The drawback to this is that a student relies on a teacher or parent to read the books. Therefore it becomes very important to add books to the collection that are appropriate for beginning readers. Even picture books would suffice for the pre-k students. Books like this should be added to the non-fiction and fiction sections of the library. Both students (the children I asked that were in the media center at the time) and teachers agreed that the fiction section of holiday books needed to be "beefed up." There was even one student (3rd grade) that asked if we could get more books written in Spanish. This was slightly surprising as the learner analysis revealed only two ESOL students in the building. But, upon reflection, this was a very reasonable request. We have just the two ESOL students that receive services; but we have many students that are from Spanish speaking families. Spanish language books would be a wonderful way to create better family and parental relationships through reading. The teachers were not as specific with their requests. The most common answer to the email survey was that they wanted more books. Extended conversations with the kindergarten teachers revealed that they thought, "there were books about a lot of holidays, but only a few books on each holiday. This can prove to be problematic because we plan our units as a grade level and because holidays can only be celebrated on that one day each year." The teachers wanted more books, not about more holidays, but rather an increased number of volumes dedicated to the each of the most popular holidays. This would allow them to each have holiday books in their rooms on the same day, as opposed to taking turns for each class to read one book. Budget Summary In order to compensate for the collection's weaknesses materials ordered were focused on the following criteria: 1. Multi-media formats 2. Easy Fiction books 3. Increasing volumes for grade level sets 4. Spanish language books 5. Family celebrations (not necessarily national holidays) 6. Magazine subscriptions for teacher resources In addition to the materials listed in the consideration file, a website was also developed for teachers. Information may be found at http://holidayunit.wikispaces.com/. This site is

filled with helpful and free resources that teachers may use to enhance their unit design and curriculum mapping. Materials Consideration List See attached Excel file for listing of materials from multiple sources. Materials on Excel file come to a total of $2,303.52. Additional materials from Bound to Stay Bound are listed below. The total for BTSB materials is $1,688.08. The grand total for all materials ordered is $3,991.60.

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Bones and the birthday mystery

by Adler, David A. (Viking, 2007) ISBN: 9780670061648Series: Viking easy-to-read, Bones Age Range: 5-8 Lexile: 260 AR Rd Lvl: 2.1 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 108646 Summary: Jeffrey tries to discover the whereabouts of his grandfather's missing birthday present. Physical Description: 30 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Newman, Barbara Johansen (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Gifts Fiction Grandfathers Fiction Mystery and detective stories Mystery fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (00/05/07) less information $ 16.49 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 042645

Bones and the clown mix-up mystery

by Adler, David A. (Viking, 2010) ISBN: 9780670063444Series: Bones , Viking easy-to-readAge Range: 5-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 140639 Summary: Jeffrey Bones helps a clown who was at his friend's birthday party find some lost clothes. Physical Description: 31 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Newman, Barbara Johansen (Illustrator) Subjects: Clowns Fiction Lost and found possessions Fiction Mystery and detective stories Mystery fiction less information $ 16.49 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 042641

"Happy birthday" : the story of the world's most popular song

by Allen, Nancy Kelly (Pelican, 2010) ISBN: 9781589806757Age Range: 5-8 Summary: Explains how two sisters teaching school came up with one of the world's most recognizable and beloved songs. Physical Description: [31] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Undercuffler, Gary (Illustrator) Subjects: Hill Mildred J 1859 1916 Happy birthday to you Hill Patty Smith 1868 1946 Louisville Ky Reviews: School Library Journal (05/01/10) less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: 782.42/NBTSB #: 053102

Happy birthday, big bad wolf

by Asch, Frank (Kids Can Press, 2011)

ISBN: 9781553373681Age Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 3.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 143352 Summary: When the Big Bad Wolf arrives at the home of the Pig family, things take a surprising turn. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Subjects: Pigs Fiction Wolves Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (05/01/11) less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 072704

What will you be, Sara Mee?

by Avraham, Kate Aver (Charlesbridge, 2010) ISBN: 9781580892100Age Range: 3-6 Lexile: 630 AR Rd Lvl: 3.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 135960 Summary: At her Tol, the first birthday party, Sara Mee plays the traditional Korean prophecy game--Toljabee--while her extended family and friends watch. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: O'Brien, Anne Sibley (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Brothers and sisters Fiction Korean Americans Fiction Parties Fiction Siblings Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/09) Booklist (02/01/10) School Library Journal (02/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 11.93 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 077534

Seaside dream
by Bates, Janet Costa (Lee & Low Books, 2010) ISBN: 9781600603471Age Range: 5-10 AR Rd Lvl: 3.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 140391 Summary: At a birthday celebration on the beach, Cora gives her grandmother a special gift and encourages her to make a trip back to her home country, Cape Verde. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Davis, Lambert (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cape Verdean Americans Fiction Gifts Fiction Grandmothers Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (09/01/10) School Library Journal (11/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 19.27 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 096328

Birthday for Bear

by Becker, Bonny (Candlewick Press, 2009) ISBN: 9780763637460Age Range: 4-7 Lexile: 520 AR Rd Lvl: 2.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 131867 Summary: Despite Bear's efforts to ignore his birthday, Mouse will not rest until his friend celebrates. Physical Description: 50 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Denton, Kady MacDonald (Illustrator) Subjects: Bears Fiction Birthdays Fiction Friendship Fiction Mice Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (08/15/09) The Hornbook (09/09) Booklist (10/01/09) School Library Journal (10/01/09) less information $ 10.55 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 101208

Birthday crafts
by Berendes, Mary (Child's World, 2011) ISBN: 9781609542313Series: CraftBooksAge Range: 6-9 Summary: Easy-to-follow instructions show readers how to make birthday crafts and decorations using everyday objects and craft materials.

Physical Description: 24 p. :col. ill. ;25 cm. more information

$ 19.27 * Dewey:
745.594/NBTSB #: 111744

Ava Tree and the wishes three

by Betancourt, Jeanne (Feiwel and Friends, 2009) ISBN: 9780312377601Age Range: 6-9 Lexile: 410 AR Rd Lvl: 3.1 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 129952 Summary: Eight-year-old Ava realizes that she needs to be careful about what she asks for when her wishes start coming true during her "backwards, upside-down, and inside-out" birthday party. Physical Description: 130 p. :ill. ;21 cm. Joint Authors: Dominguez, Angela N. (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Wishes Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (03/01/09) The Hornbook (05/09) Booklist (03/15/09) School Library Journal (05/01/09) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.89 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 117192

Friend or fiend? with the Pain & the Great One

by Blume, Judy (Delacorte Press, 2009) ISBN: 9780385733083Age Range: 5-9 Lexile: 360 AR Rd Lvl: 2.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 130006 Summary: First-grader Jake "The Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "The Great One" visit their cousins in New York and celebrate their cat Fluzzy's birthday. Physical Description: 108 p. :ill. ;21 cm. Joint Authors: Stevenson, James (Illustrator) Subjects: Brothers and sisters Fiction Family life Fiction School stories Schools Fiction Siblings Fiction Reviews: Booklist (04/15/09) School Library Journal (05/01/09) less information $ 15.79 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 128791

One, two, buckle my shoe

by Cabrera, Jane (Holiday House, 2009) ISBN: 9780823422302Age Range: 2-5 Summary: Four chicks have fun hiding while Rabbit and Mommy Hen prepare a party for the little pigs' birthday. Physical Description: [25] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Counting Domestic animals Fiction Parties Fiction Stories in rhyme Reviews: Kirkus (08/01/09) Booklist (10/01/09) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 180137

Minnie and Moo and the haunted sweater

by Cazet, Denys (HarperCollins, 2007) ISBN: 9780060730161Series: , I can read book. Level 3Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 120050 Summary: Minnie and Moo want to give special presents to the farmer for his birthday, but something goes awry when Moo knits him a sweater. Physical Description: 45 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. more information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 203349

Lemon sisters
by Cheng, Andrea (Putnam, 2006) ISBN: 9780399240232Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 104940 Summary: On her 80th birthday, a woman

watches three young sisters play outside in the snow, remembers good times with her own sisters, and receives several birthday surprises. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 25 cm. Joint Authors: Mai-Wyss, Tatjana (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Neighbors Fiction Old age Fiction Sisters Fiction Snow Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/05) Booklist (12/15/05) School Library Journal (01/06) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 209667

Melrose and Croc : an adventure to remember

by Chichester Clark, Emma (Walker, 2008) ISBN: 9780802797742Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 124582 Summary: A friendly crocodile receives the best birthday present ever when he rescues his dear companion, Melrose the dog, during a storm at sea. Physical Description: [30] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Crocodiles Fiction Dogs Fiction Friendship Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (06/15/08) The Hornbook (07/08) Booklist (11/15/08) School Library Journal (00/08/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 210769

Best best friends

by Chodos-Irvine, Margaret (Harcourt, 2006) ISBN: 9780152056940Age Range: 3-7 Lexile: 540 AR Rd Lvl: 2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 105497 Summary: Mary and Clare do everything together at preschool but Mary's birthday celebration puts a strain on the girls' friendship. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Subjects: Best friends Fiction Friendship Fiction Nursery schools Fiction School stories Schools Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (04/01/06) The Hornbook (05/06) Booklist (05/01/06) School Library Journal (00/06/06) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (09/06) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.90 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 211961

Muriel's red sweater

by Dokas, Dara (Dutton Children's Books, 2009) ISBN: 9780525479628Age Range: 3-5 AR Rd Lvl: 1.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 128626 Summary: Muriel the duck visits all of her friends on her birthday to invite them to a party. Physical Description: [24] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Pons, Bernadette (Illustrator) Subjects: Animals Fiction Birthdays Fiction Ducks Fiction Gifts Fiction

Reviews: Kirkus (01/15/09) School Library Journal (02/01/09) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information

$ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

282810

Milo Armadillo
by Fearnley, Jan (Candlewick Press, 2009) ISBN: 9780763645755Age Range: 2-6 AR Rd Lvl: 3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 134714 Summary: When no one finds a pink, fluffy rabbit for Tallulah's birthday, her grandmother knits her a pink, fluffy "thing" that they name Milo Armadillo, which proves to be a great gift. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Subjects: Armadillos Fiction Toys Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (11/01/09) School Library Journal (02/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.89 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 327468

Birthday tree
by Fleischman, Paul (Candlewick Press, 2008) ISBN: 9780763626044Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 660 AR Rd Lvl: 3.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 131737 Summary: When Jack goes to sea, his parents watch as the tree planted at his birth reflects his fortunes and misfortunes. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 25 cm. Joint Authors: Root, Barry (Illustrator) Subjects: Trees Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (01/01/08) The Hornbook (03/08) Booklist (01/01/08) School Library Journal (00/02/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 340441

Clever Jack takes the cake

by Fleming, Candace (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010) ISBN: 9780375849794Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 600 AR Rd Lvl: 3.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 138712 Summary: A poor boy named Jack struggles to deliver a birthday present worthy of the princess. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Joint Authors: Karas, G. Brian (Illustrator) Subjects: Fairy tales Reviews: Kirkus (07/15/10) Booklist (07/01/10) School Library Journal (07/01/10) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (10/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 19.29 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 341133

What's the big idea, Molly?

by Gorbachev, Valeri (Philomel Books, 2010) ISBN: 9780399254284Age Range: 3-5 AR Rd Lvl: 2.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 137955 Summary: Molly Mouse and her friends struggle to come up with ideas for birthday gifts for their friend Turtle. Physical Description: [40] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Subjects: Animals Fiction Birthdays Fiction Creative ability Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (05/15/10) Booklist (06/01/10) School Library Journal (07/01/10) less information

$ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

386634

Princess Posey and the perfect present

by Greene, Stephanie (Putnam, 2011) ISBN: 9780399254628Age Range: 5-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 143864 Summary: For first-grader Posey, every school day is great until her teacher's birthday, when her best friend's gift of an enormous bouquet puts Posey's few, home-grown roses to shame. Physical Description: 85 p. :ill. ;22 cm. Joint Authors: Sisson, Stephanie Roth (Illustrator) Subjects: Best friends Fiction Friendship Fiction School stories Schools Fiction Teachers Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (02/15/11) The Hornbook (03/11) Booklist (03/01/11) School Library Journal (08/01/11) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (04/11) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 15.79 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 397277

When Randolph turned rotten

by Harper, Charise Mericle (Knopf, 2007) ISBN: 9780375840715Age Range: 5-8 Lexile: 360 AR Rd Lvl: 2.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 119276 Summary: Best friends Randolph, a beaver, and Ivy, a goose, do everything together until Ivy is invited to a girls-only birthday sleepover party and Randolph tries to spoil her fun. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. more information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 420695

Uh-oh, Cleo : I barfed on Mrs. Kenly

by Harper, Jessica (Putnam, 2010) ISBN: 9780399246739Age Range: 6-8 AR Rd Lvl: 4.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 135116 Summary: When Cleo gets carsick on her way to a birthday swimming party, she is terribly embarrassed but her friend's mother helps her forget the incident by encouraging Cleo to show off her diving talents. Physical Description: 60 p. :ill. ;18 cm. Joint Authors: Berkeley, Jon (Illustrator) Subjects: Diving Fiction Embarrassment Fiction Family life Illinois Fiction Sick Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/09) The Hornbook (03/10) less information $ 17.19 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 420626

Birthday car
by Hillert, Margaret (Norwood House Press, 2007) ISBN: 9781599530437Series: Beginning-to-read bookAge Range: 4-6 AR Rd Lvl: 0.5 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 9353 Summary: A little boy receives a car to pedal for his birthday. Physical Description: 30 p. :ill. ;20 cm. Joint Authors: Oechsli, Kelly (Illustrator) Subjects: Toys Fiction less information $ 17.17 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 029812

Happy birthday, dear dragon

by Hillert, Margaret (Norwood House Press, 2007) ISBN: 9781599530376Series: Dear dragon, Beginning-to-read bookAge Range: 4-6 AR Rd Lvl: 0.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 9367 Summary: A boy receives many presents for his birthday but the best one of all is a pet dragon. Physical Description: 32 p. :col. ill. ;20 cm. Joint Authors: Kock, Carl (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Dragons Fiction

less information

$ 17.17 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

029851

Angelina's birthday
by Holabird, Katharine (Viking, 2006) ISBN: 9780670060573Series: Angelina BallerinaAge Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 3.5 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 52856 Summary: Angelina accidentally damages her bicycle and soon begins doing odd jobs to earn money for a new one. Physical Description: [24] p. :col. ill. ;21 x 26 cm. Joint Authors: Craig, Helen (Illustrator) Subjects: Bicycles and bicycling Fiction Bicycles Fiction Birthdays Fiction Mice Fiction less information $ 15.79 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 456416

Creepy-crawly birthday
by Howe, James (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2007) ISBN: 9780689857287Series: Bunnicula and friends , Ready-to-readAge Range: 6-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 116211 Summary: When Toby Monroe has a birthday party, his pets' curiosity is aroused by seven strange suitcases which they investigate, with surprising consequences. Physical Description: 40 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. more information $ 18.59 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 467094

Houndsley and Catina and the birthday surprise

by Howe, James (Candlewick Press, 2007) ISBN: 9780763624057Age Range: 5-8 Lexile: 530 AR Rd Lvl: 2.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 109551 Summary: Friends Houndsley and Catina are sad that they do not know when their birthdays are, but they find a way to solve the problem. Physical Description: 42 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Gay, Marie-Louise (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cats Fiction Dogs Fiction Friendship Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (10/01/06) Booklist (10/01/06) School Library Journal (00/11/06) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (01/07) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 11.00 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 467106

Best birthday party ever

by Huget, Jennifer LaRue (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011) ISBN: 9780375847639Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 650 AR Rd Lvl: 3.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 142784 Summary: A child plans an elaborate birthday party and eagerly counts the months, days, hours, and minutes before the celebration. Physical Description: [34] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Pham, LeUyen (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (02/15/11) Booklist (04/15/11) School Library Journal (04/01/11) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (05/11) less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 469586

Every cowgirl needs a horse

by Janni, Rebecca (Dutton Children's Books, 2010) ISBN: 9780525421641Age Range: 3-5 Lexile: 650 AR Rd Lvl: 3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 136122 Summary: Nellie Sue is a cowgirl who does everything with a western flair. But when her horse turns out to be her first bicycle, it will take a cowgirl imagination as big as Texas to help tame that filly. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Avril, Lynne (Illustrator)

Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cowgirls Fiction Imagination Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (01/01/10) Booklist (02/01/10) School Library Journal (02/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information

$ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

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Birthday pet
by Javernick, Ellen (Marshall Cavendish Children, 2009) ISBN: 9780761455226Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 129212 Summary: Danny can have a pet for his birthday and he knows exactly what he wants, but the other members of his family think differently. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: O'Malley, Kevin (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Pets Fiction Stories in rhyme Turtles Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (02/01/09) Booklist (04/01/09) School Library Journal (03/01/09) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 490132

Toys come home : being the early experiences of an intelligent stingray, a brave buffalo, and a brandnew someone called Plastic
by Jenkins, Emily (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011) ISBN: 9780375862007Age Range: 6-10 Lexile: 680 AR Rd Lvl: 3.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 146342 Summary: When a little girl gets a plush stingray for her birthday, it befriends her other toys as they experience the world of real people. Physical Description: 132 p. :ill. ;21 cm. more information $ 18.59 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 490945

Big red lollipop

by Khan, Rukhsana (Viking, 2010) ISBN: 9780670062874Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 410 AR Rd Lvl: 2.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 134832 Summary: Taking her younger sister along the first time she attends a birthday party spoils Rubina's fun. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Blackall, Sophie (Illustrator) Subjects: Arab Americans Fiction Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Sisters Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (01/15/10) Booklist (02/01/10) School Library Journal (03/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 516459

Pretty Penny sets up shop

by Kinch, Devon (Random House, 2011) ISBN: 9780375867354Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 141644 Summary: Six-year-old Pretty Penny wants to have a birthday party for her grandmother, but first she must earn some money. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Subjects: Grandmothers Fiction Money making projects Fiction Moneymaking projects Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/01/10) School Library Journal (02/01/11) less information

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518318

Wolf's coming!
by Kulka, Joe (Carolrhoda, 2007) ISBN: 9781575059303Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 150 AR Rd Lvl: 1.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 113174 Summary: All of the animals go into hiding because the wolf is coming, but why they are hiding is the big surprise. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Poetry Reviews: Booklist (04/15/07) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: 811/NBTSB #: 534220

Chief Rhino to the rescue

by Lloyd, Sam (Holt, 2009) ISBN: 9780805088212Age Range: 3-6 AR Rd Lvl: 2.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 134083 Summary: Although he sometimes mistakes lighted candles on a birthday cake for a house fire, the residents of Whoops-a-Daisy World can always count on their strong and brave Fire Chief Rhino whenever a blaze threatens. Physical Description: [25] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Subjects: Animals Fiction Courage Fiction Fire fighters Fiction Rhinoceroses Fiction Reviews: Booklist (07/01/09) School Library Journal (09/01/09) less information $ 5.99 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 581206

Alvin Ho : allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other man-made catastrophes
by Look, Lenore (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010) ISBN: 9780375863356Age Range: 6-10 AR Rd Lvl: 3.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 139765 Summary: When Alvin is invited to a girl's birthday party, his fear of everything causes him to dread it. Physical Description: 186 p. :ill. ;21 cm. Joint Authors: Pham, LeUyen (Illustrator) Subjects: Chinese Americans Fiction Concord Mass Fiction Fear Fiction Parties Fiction Self confidence Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (09/01/10) The Hornbook (09/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.89 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 585596

Katie's lucky birthday

by Manushkin, Fran (Picture Window Books, 2011) ISBN: 9781404865143Series: Katie WooAge Range: 5-8 Lexile: 380 AR Rd Lvl: 2.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 140538 Summary: Katie celebrates her birthday with her classmates. Physical Description: 25 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. more information $ 16.49 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 602156

"Fire! Fire!" said Mrs. McGuire

by Martin, Bill (Harcourt, 2006) ISBN: 9780152057251Age Range: 2-5 AR Rd Lvl: 0.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 14411 Summary: In this version of the old rhyme, the fire turns out to be smoke from the candles of a birthday cake. Illustrations show the characters represented as mice. Physical Description: [26] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. more information $ 17.90 * Dewey: 811/NBTSB #: 606546

Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex

by McClatchy, Lisa (Random House, 2010)

ISBN: 9780375856082Age Range: 3-6 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 138545 Summary: Enamored of dinosaurs, Erin writes a letter inviting a real one to her sixth birthday party. Physical Description: [33] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Manders, John (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Dinosaurs Fiction Parties Fiction Tyrannosaurus rex Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (12/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 618852

Big Brown Bear's birthday surprise

by McPhail, David (Harcourt, 2007) ISBN: 9780152060985Age Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 2.5 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 112900 Summary: An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Subjects: Bears Fiction Birthdays Fiction Friendship Fiction Rats Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (05/15/07) Booklist (05/01/07) School Library Journal (00/06/07) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.90 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 630914

Martha says it with flowers

by Meddaugh, Susan (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010) ISBN: 9780547210582Age Range: 5-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 135112 Summary: To prove she is a considerate dog, Martha wants to do something special for Grandma Lucille's birthday. Physical Description: [26] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 23 cm. Joint Authors: Hirsch, Peter K. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Dogs Fiction Gifts Fiction Grandmothers Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (03/01/10) less information $ 15.79 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 634438

Happy 100th day!

by Milord, Susan (Scholastic Press, 2011) ISBN: 9780439882811Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 650 AR Rd Lvl: 3.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 142252 Summary: Graham Elmore hates school, but as the hundredth day of school approaches, which falls on his birthday, his reading improves, and so does his outlook. Physical Description: 28 p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: DePalma, Mary Newell (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Books and reading Fiction Hundredth Day of School Fiction School stories Schools Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/10) School Library Journal (02/01/11) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 648559

Just in case : a trickster tale and Spanish alphabet book

by Morales, Yuyi (Roaring Brook Press, 2008)

ISBN: 9781596433298Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 129752 Summary: As Senor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents. Includes Spanish words. Physical Description: [31] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Ghosts Fiction Gifts Fiction Spanish language Alphabet Fiction Reviews: The Hornbook (01/09) Booklist (09/15/08) School Library Journal (00/09/08) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (12/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 19.27 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 658008

Who made this cake?

by Nakagawa, Chihiro (Front Street, 2008) ISBN: 9781590785959Age Range: 4-8 Summary: Little people use BIG machines to make a GIANT birthday cake! Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 30 cm. Joint Authors: Koyose, Junji (Illustrator) Subjects: Baking Fiction Cake Fiction Construction equipment Fiction Size Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (09/01/08) The Hornbook (11/08) Booklist (09/01/08) School Library Journal (00/11/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information

$ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

667063

Otis & Sydney and the best birthday ever

by Numeroff, Laura Joffe (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010) ISBN: 9780810989597Age Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 2.5 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 139666 Summary: Otis plans a surprise party for Sydney, and although he put the wrong date on the invitations and no one else comes, the two still have a great time. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Joint Authors: Andreasen, Dan (Illustrator) Subjects: Bears Fiction Best friends Fiction Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (08/01/10) Booklist (09/01/10) School Library Journal (12/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 684092

Fancy Nancy : bonjour, butterfly

by O'Connor, Jane (HarperCollins, 2008) ISBN: 9780061235887Series: Fancy NancyAge Range: 4-7 Lexile: 450 AR Rd Lvl: 2.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 121147 Summary: Nancy is angry when she cannot go to her friend's birthday party, but her family's outing makes her feel better. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Preiss-Glasser, Robin (Illustrator) Subjects: Butterflies Fiction Grandparents Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Booklist (03/15/08) School Library Journal (00/05/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information

$ 19.29 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

685645

Fancy Nancy : ooh la la! It's beauty day!

by O'Connor, Jane (HarperCollins, 2010) ISBN: 9780061915253Series: Fancy NancyAge Range: 4-7 Lexile: 650 AR Rd Lvl: 3.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 138488 Summary: On her mother's birthday, Nancy gives her a total beauty makeover in the yard outside, which she has converted into a fancy salon. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Preiss-Glasser, Robin (Illustrator) Subjects: Beauty culture Fiction Beauty shops Fiction Personal grooming Fiction Vocabulary Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (11/01/10) less information $ 15.79 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 685665

Fiesta fiasco
by Paul, Ann Whitford (Holiday House, 2007) ISBN: 9780823420377Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 340 AR Rd Lvl: 1.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 115116 Summary: When shopping for Culebra's birthday, Conejo convinces his friends Iguana and Tortuga to buy all the wrong presents. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Long, Ethan (Illustrator) Subjects: Desert animals Fiction Gifts Fiction Rabbits Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (04/01/07) Booklist (05/15/07) School Library Journal (00/05/07) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/07) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 704216

Yoon and the jade bracelet

by Recorvits, Helen (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008) ISBN: 9780374386894Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 126369 Summary: Although she would have liked a jump rope for her birthday, Yoon is happy to receive a Korean book and a bracelet passed down from her grandmother. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 25 cm. Joint Authors: Swiatkowska, Gabriela (Illustrator) Subjects: Bracelets Fiction Bullies Fiction Friendship Fiction Korean Americans Fiction School stories Schools Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (07/01/08) The Hornbook (09/08) Booklist (10/15/08) School Library Journal (00/08/08) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 741849

Birdie's big-girl dress

by Rim, Sujean (Little, Brown, 2011) ISBN: 9780316132879Age Range: 3-6 AR Rd Lvl: 2.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 146575 Summary: Birdie's excitement over her approaching birthday party fades when she finds that her favorite party dress is too small, and nothing at her mother's favorite boutique is quite right. Physical Description: [34] p. :col. ill. ;25 x 25 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Clothing and dress Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (08/01/11) School Library Journal (10/01/11)

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$ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

754354

Tree for Emmy

by Rodman, Mary Ann (Peachtree, 2009) ISBN: 9781561454754Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 360 AR Rd Lvl: 2.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 130443 Summary: Emmy loves the mimosa tree in her grandmother's yard and asks for one for her birthday, only to find that stores do not sell wild trees. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Mai-Wyss, Tatjana (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Silk tree Fiction Trees Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (02/15/09) Booklist (05/15/09) School Library Journal (03/01/09) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.87 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 761668

I want two birthdays!

by Ross, Tony (Andersen Press, 2010) ISBN: 9780761354956Age Range: 4-9 Lexile: 590 AR Rd Lvl: 3.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 134921 Summary: A little princess decides that two birthdays would be better than one, and three better than two, until every day becomes her birthday, but she soon realizes that the more birthdays she has, the less special they are. Physical Description: [24] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Princesses Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (03/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 765539

Annie and Snowball and the dress-up birthday : the first book of their adventures
by Rylant, Cynthia (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007) ISBN: 9781416909385Series: Ready-to-readAge Range: 5-7 Lexile: 520 AR Rd Lvl: 3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 113365 Summary: Annie and her pet rabbit, Snowball, invite Henry and Mudge to a dress-up birthday party. Physical Description: 40 p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Stevenson, Sucie (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Rabbits Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (00/04/07) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/07) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.89 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 773981

Brownie & Pearl step out

by Rylant, Cynthia (Beach Lane Books, 2010) ISBN: 9781416986324Series: Brownie & PearlAge Range: 3-5 AR Rd Lvl: 0.9 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 135736 Summary: A little girl named Brownie arrives at a birthday party feeling shy while her cat Pearl confidently enters through the "kitty door." Physical Description: [24] p. :col. ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Biggs, Brian (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cats Fiction Parties Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/09) The Hornbook (03/10) Booklist (12/01/09) School Library Journal (02/01/10)

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Mr. Putter & Tabby make a wish

by Rylant, Cynthia (Harcourt, 2008) ISBN: 9780152024260Age Range: 6-9 Lexile: 570 AR Rd Lvl: 2.5 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 87711 Summary: Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind. Physical Description: [44] p. :col. ill. ;22 cm. Joint Authors: Howard, Arthur (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cats Fiction Neighbors Fiction Old age Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (10/05) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 11.45 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 774257

Epossumondas saves the day

by Salley, Coleen (Harcourt, 2006) ISBN: 9780152057015Age Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 3.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 110485 Summary: Each of Epossumondas' birthday guests disappears until it is up to him to rescue them all and bring home the "sody" for his birthday biscuits. Physical Description: [40] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Joint Authors: Stevens, Janet (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Louisiana Fiction Missing persons Fiction Opossums Fiction Turtles Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (10/15/06) The Hornbook (11/06) School Library Journal (00/12/06) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (01/07) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.90 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 714836

Don't spill the beans!

by Schoenherr, Ian (Greenwillow Books, 2010) ISBN: 9780061724572Age Range: 1-4 Summary: A bear tries hard to keep a birthday surprise a secret. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 x 26 cm. more information

$ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

788262

Pip & Squeak

by Schoenherr, Ian (Greenwillow Books, 2007) ISBN: 9780060872533Age Range: 2-5 AR Rd Lvl: 1.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 109813 Summary: Two mice rush through the snow to get to their friend's birthday party, only to realize that they forgot to bring his present. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Friendship Fiction Gifts Fiction Mice Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (12/15/06) The Hornbook (03/07) Booklist (01/15/07) School Library Journal (00/01/07) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary less information

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788265

Mama, I'll give you the World

by Schotter, Roni (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2006) ISBN: 9780375836121Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 950 AR Rd Lvl: 4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 108885 Summary: At Walter's World of Beauty, Luisa's secret plans are underway to create a very special birthday celebration for her hard-working, single mother who is employed there as a stylist. Physical Description: [34] p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. more information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 789728

Reading to Peanut
by Schubert, Leda (Holiday House, 2011) ISBN: 9780823423392Age Range: 3-6 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 146366 Summary: Lucy works hard to learn to read and write before her dog's birthday. Physical Description: [31] p. :col. ill. ;26 cm. Joint Authors: Haley, Amanda (Illustrator) Subjects: Dogs Fiction Family life Fiction Reading Fiction Writing Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (07/15/11) Booklist (09/15/11) School Library Journal (09/01/11) less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 790120

Bumble-ardy
by Sendak, Maurice (HarperCollins, 2011) ISBN: 9780062051981Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 146423 Summary: The story of a pig who has his firstever birthday party when he turns nine. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;22 x 28 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Pigs Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (07/01/11) The Hornbook (00/09/11) Booklist (07/01/11) School Library Journal (08/01/11) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (10/11) less information $ 19.27 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 799509

Dora's big birthday adventure

by Silverhardt, Lauryn (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2010) ISBN: 9781442403659Series: Dora the ExplorerAge Range: 3-7 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 140929 Summary: A twisty wind takes Dora and Boots to the land of the Wizzles on her birthday. Physical Description: [24] p. :col. ill. ;21 x 21 cm. Joint Authors: Walsh, Valerie Roper, Robert (Illustrator) Subjects: Adventure and adventurers Fiction Adventure fiction Birthdays Fiction less information $ 10.75 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 818214

Edwin speaks up
by Stevens, April (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011) ISBN: 9780375853371Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 590 AR Rd Lvl: 3.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 144323 Summary: Before his family leaves the grocery store, Baby Edwin makes sure their grocery cart contains the last ingredient needed to make his birthday celebration complete. Physical Description: [34] p. :col. ill. ;27 cm. Joint Authors: Blackall, Sophie (Illustrator) Subjects: Babies Fiction Birthdays Fiction Family life Fiction Grocery shopping Fiction Humorous fiction

Humorous stories Infants Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (05/01/11) The Hornbook (00/07/11) Booklist (05/15/11) School Library Journal (07/01/11) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/11) less information

Sugar Cane : a Caribbean Rapunzel

by Storace, Patricia (Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2007) ISBN: 9780786807918Age Range: 6-10 Lexile: 860 AR Rd Lvl: 5.2 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 115856 Summary: In this retelling of the classic Rapunzel tale in a Caribbean setting, Sugar Cane is stolen from her parents on her first birthday by an island sorceress and grows up in a tower overlooking the sea. Physical Description: 48 p. :col. ill. ;28 cm. Joint Authors: Colon, Raul (Illustrator) Subjects: Folklore Caribbean Area Reviews: Kirkus (06/15/07) Booklist (07/01/07) School Library Journal (00/70/7) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (10/07) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: 398.2/NBTSB #: 858261

Birthday for Cow!

by Thomas, Jan (Harcourt, 2008) ISBN: 9780152060725Age Range: 3-5 Lexile: 170 AR Rd Lvl: 0.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 120543 Summary: Despite the objections of Pig and Mouse, Duck insists on adding a special ingredient to the cake they are making to celebrate Cow's birthday. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 23 cm. Subjects: Animals Fiction Birthdays Fiction Cake Fiction Friendship Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (03/01/08) School Library Journal (00/06/08) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (07/08) less information $ 15.77 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 879096

Probuditi!
by Van Allsburg, Chris (Houghton Mifflin, 2006) ISBN: 9780618755028Age Range: 5-9 Lexile: 710 AR Rd Lvl: 3.4 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 110649 Summary: On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it. Physical Description: [32] p. :ill. ;31 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Brothers and sisters Fiction Hypnotism Fiction Siblings Fiction Tricks Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (10/15/06) Booklist (11/01/06) School Library Journal (00/12/06) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (12/06) Recommendations: Best Books Elementary less information $ 19.97 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 902238

Lulu and the brontosaurus

by Viorst, Judith (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010) ISBN: 9781416999614Age Range: 6-10 Lexile: 910 AR Rd Lvl: 4.8 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 139116 Summary: Lulu's parents refuse

to give her a brontosaurus for her birthday so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's. Physical Description: 113 p. :ill. ;23 cm. Joint Authors: Smith, Lane (Illustrator) Subjects: Apatosaurus Fiction Behavior Fiction Birthdays Fiction Human behavior Fiction Pets Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (08/01/10) The Hornbook (11/10) Booklist (09/01/10) School Library Journal (09/01/10) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (10/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 17.89 * Dewey: FBTSB #: 910134

I love birthdays
by Walker, Anna (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010) ISBN: 9781416983200Age Range: 2-6 AR Rd Lvl: 1.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 141880 Summary: Ollie the zebra celebrates all the things he loves about birthdays. Physical Description: [22] p. :col. ill. ;20 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Parties Fiction Stories in rhyme Zebras Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (12/01/10) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 13.69 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 915881

Scaredy Squirrel has a birthday party

by Watt, Melanie (Kids Can Press, 2011) ISBN: 9781554534685Age Range: 4-8 Lexile: 660 AR Rd Lvl: 3.3 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 143067 Summary: Scaredy Squirrel is perfectly happy to plan his own birthday in which he's the only guest, but his party of one ends up growing exponentially. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;21 x 21 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Dogs Fiction Flying squirrels Fiction Parties Fiction Squirrels Fiction Reviews: School Library Journal (05/01/11) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.57 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 923788

Yoko's paper cranes

by Wells, Rosemary (Hyperion Books for Children, 2009) ISBN: 9780786807376Age Range: 3-7 Lexile: 510 AR Rd Lvl: 2.7 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 57060 Summary: When Yoko moves from Japan to California, she decides to make and send origami cranes to her grandmother for her birthday. Physical Description: [36] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 23 cm. Subjects: Birthdays Fiction Cats Fiction Gifts Fiction Grandmothers Fiction Japanese Americans Fiction Origami Fiction Reviews: Kirkus (08/15/01) Booklist (09/15/01) School Library Journal (11/01) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (12/01) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information

$ 11.69 * Dewey: EBTSB #:

933665

Whopper cake
by Wilson, Karma (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007) ISBN: 9780689838446Age Range: 4-8 AR Rd Lvl: 2.6 AR Int Lvl: LG AR Quiz: 116219 Summary: Grandad bakes Grandma a whopper of a birthday cake. Physical Description: [32] p. :col. ill. ;26 x 29 cm. Joint Authors: Hillenbrand, Will (Illustrator) Subjects: Birthday cakes Fiction Stories in rhyme Tall tales Reviews: Kirkus (06/15/07) Booklist (06/01/07) School Library Journal (00/70/7) Recommendations: Wilson Elementary less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 955362

Butterfly birthday
by Ziefert, Harriet (Blue Apple Books, 2010) ISBN: 9781609050153Age Range: 3-7 Summary: Little Ant scolds the caterpillars who eat rather than gather food for the insects' annual vernal equinox party, but later understands their special role. Physical Description: [34] p. :col. ill. ;23 x 29 cm. Joint Authors: Jones, Mark (Illustrator) Subjects: Ants Fiction Butterflies Fiction Caterpillars Fiction Insects Fiction Spring Fiction less information $ 18.59 * Dewey: EBTSB #: 980204 * Your Discounted Price