Summer Reading Lower School 2024

• Evergreen by Matthew Cordell

  Call Number: E COR

  ISBN: 9781250317179

  Publication Date: 2023-02-07

  To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!

• Harriet Spies by Elana K. Arnold; Dung Ho (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: FIC ARN

  ISBN: 9780063092136

  Publication Date: 2023-02-07

  Harriet Wermer investigates to find a treasured pair of binoculars that have gone missing from her grandmothers bed-and-breakfast.

• The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E SAV

  ISBN: 9781536228519

  Publication Date: 2023-06-06

  Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her?

• Stranded! by Ævar Þór Benediktsson; Anne Wilson (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 551.21 BEN

  ISBN: 9781646869916

  Publication Date: 2023-08-08

  Graphic novel-like layouts and humorous text tell the thrilling tale of two friends who become stranded on a volcanic island in Iceland.

• Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy by Katherine Applegate; Charlie Alder (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: *FIC APP

  ISBN: 9781250621023

  Publication Date: 2023-03-28

  "When Cat announces that the Humans have given her a surprise present, Doggo and Pupper are all ears. But when they find out that Cat has a new bed and misses her old one, they set out to help her search for cozy"--Provided by publisher.

• Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Thought by Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: *FIC IWA

  ISBN: 9780063208124

  Publication Date: 2023-09-05

  "Ohayo! It's breakfast time and Gigi can't wait to make her favorite meal--Peanut Butter Toast. Yummy! But Ojiji doesn't like peanut butter. How can anyone not like peanut butter? Ojiji prefers Japanese foods--like natto, made from fermented soybeans. Will Gigi learn to love a new breakfast treat? This story highlights the close relationship of Gigi and her grandfather and the importance of trying new things!"--Provided by publisher.

• The Bear and the Wildcat by Kazumi Yumoto; Komako Sakai (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E YUM

  ISBN: 9781877467707

  Publication Date: 2023-02-07

  When the Bear's friend, the little bird, dies, Bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of spring grass blows in through his window. He meets a wildcat and finally feels understood. As the cat plays his violin, Bear remembers all the fun he had with the little bird. Now he can say goodbye to his friend, because he knows he'll always have his memories.

• The Moon Is a Ball by Ed Franck; Tjong-Khing Thé (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: *FIC FRA

  ISBN: 9781776574933

  Publication Date: 2023-04-04

  "Join Panda and Squirrel in nine funny, wise and thoughtful stories about the meaning of friendship"--Back cover.

• The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E BEC

  ISBN: 9781536223293

  Publication Date: 2023-03-14

  "In an alternate past--or possible future--a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time and change. A family farms the fertile valley. Soon, a village sprouts, and not long after, a town. Residents learn to harness the water, the wind, and the animals in order to survive and thrive. The growing population becomes ever more industrious and clever, bending nature itself to their will and their ambition: redirecting rivers, harvesting lumber, reshaping the land, even extending daylight itself . . ."--Provided by publisher.

• Big (Caldecott Medal Winner and Coretta Scott King Honor Title) by Vashti Harrison

  Call Number: E HAR

  ISBN: 9780316353229

  Publication Date: 2023-05-02

  "Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, 'big' becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is"--Provided by publisher.

• Empty and Me by Parisa Saranj; Azam Mahdavi; Maryam Tahmasebi (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: INT FARSI MAH

  ISBN: 9781643796222

  Publication Date: 2023-10-03

  fter the death of her mother, a little girl learns to live with a figure named Empty that personifies her grief. پس از مرگ مادرش، دختری یاد می گیرد که با شخصیتی به نام خالی زندگی کند که نشان دهنده غم و اندوه اوست.

• Henry, Like Always by Jenn Bailey; Mika Song (Illustrator)

  Call Number: *FIC BAI

  ISBN: 9781797213897

  Publication Date: 2023-03-21

  Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.

• Homeland by Hannah Moushabeck; Reem Madooh (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 305.892 MOU

  ISBN: 9781797202051

  Publication Date: 2023-03-28

  "A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book."--Provided by publisher.

• My Strange Shrinking Parents by Zeno Sworder

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  Call Number: E SWO

  ISBN: 9781760762957

  Publication Date: 2023-01-10

  "One boy's parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son's life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? With humor and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life for their children"--Provided by publisher.

• The Amazing and True Story of Tooth Mouse Pérez by Ana Cristina Herreros; Violeta Lópiz (Illustrator); Sara Lissa Paulson (Translator)

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  Call Number: E HER

  ISBN: 9781592703593

  Publication Date: 2023-04-04

  hough the world is very different from when his Tooth Mouse descendants worked, a Tooth Mouse named Pérez continues his ancestors' tradition and brings children their permanent teeth.

• Ancient Night by David Alvarez (Illustrator); David Bowles

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  Call Number: E ALV

  ISBN: 9781646142514

  Publication Date: 2023-03-14

  "A twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun"--Provided by publisher.

• Tokyo Night Parade by J. P. Takahashi; Minako Tomigahara (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E TAK

  ISBN: 9780063224964

  Publication Date: 2023-10-10

  "The Night Parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A gust of wind blows. The pitter patter of paws and claws draws closer. The air is thick with swirling, swooping demons. It's Eka's favorite evening of the year, the one night she refuses to miss. But it's become harder to travel to Japan now that she's living across the world in New York. Unsure of when she can return next to see her yokai friends, Eka tries to forget that this could be her last parade for some time. Instead, she'll march, sing, dance, hoot, and screech until sunrise. Because on this night, there's no time to waste--the Night Parade awaits"--Provided by publisher.

• Where's Joon? by Julie Kim

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  Call Number: GN KIM

  ISBN: 9781632174154

  Publication Date: 2023-10-10

  On Halmoni's birthday after finding a mess in the kitchen but no Joon, Jin is sent through a magical portal into a fantastical world to deliver rice cakes to the notorious miser Jo-harabuhji and hopefully meet Joon and restore Halmoni's broken magic pot.

• How Does Santa Go down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett; Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E BAR

  ISBN: 9781536223767

  Publication Date: 2023-09-12

  How does Santa go down the chimney? Nobody knows, but this text presents a lot of different ideas!

• Obioma Plays Football by Chika Unigwe; Chinyere Okoroafor (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E UNI

  ISBN: 9781913175375

  Publication Date: 2023-08-15

  "9 year-old Obioma is a football star. She uses a special stick to score goals and never loses a race in her wheelchair! But when she moves to a new city, she has to go to a new school where she has no friends, and everyone calls her 'the girl with the wheelchair'. Obioma misses playing football most of all, until one day a girl named Ayana asks her to race. Once they start playing football, everyone joins in and Obioma finds a new team to play with!"--Provided by publisher.

• As Night Falls by Donna Jo Napoli; Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E NAP

  ISBN: 9780593374306

  Publication Date: 2023-03-28

  "A story of nocturnal animals at different points on the food chain"--Provided by publisher.

• Friends Beyond Measure by Lalena Fisher (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E FIS

  ISBN: 9780063210523

  Publication Date: 2023-02-28

  "Ana and Harwin's friendship has been off the charts since day one! But when Harwin learns her family is going to move far away, the duo isn't sure how their friendship can survive the move. See how their friend-o-meters calibrate"--Provided by publisher.

• Windrush Child: the Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon by John Agard; Sophie Bass (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E AGA

  ISBN: 9781536228533

  Publication Date: 2023-04-11

  Internationally acclaimed poet John Agard recalls the journey made by the thousands of Caribbean children and their families who traveled to Britain between 1948 and 1971 as part of the Windrush generation. With one last hug, Windrush child says goodbye to his grandmother and the shores of his Caribbean home before embarking on an adventure across the ocean--under a sky full of promise--to an unknown horizon. With sensitivity and tender lyricism, world-renowned and multi-award-winning poet John Agard narrates the epic story of a child's voyage to England aboard Empire Windrush. Joyous illustrations by debut artist Sophie Bass richly evoke the changing landscapes and the uncertainty, courage, and hope of those who step into history--and travel far in search of home.

• There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds; Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator); Jarrett Pumphrey (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E REY

  ISBN: 9781534439443

  Publication Date: 2023-10-03

  A celebration of Langston Hughes and African American authors he inspired, told through the lens of the party held at the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in 1991.

• The Girl Who Heard the Music by Mahani Teave (As told to); Marni Fogelson; Marta Alvarez Miguens (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: B TEA

  ISBN: 9781728262314

  Publication Date: 2023-04-04

  Mahani Teave grew up on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, one of the most remote islands in the world, where moai statues stand and music is everywhere. When she began taking lessons on the island's only piano, she proved to be a great talent. She left Rapa Nui when she was just nine to continue her music education, wishing she didn't have to leave such a beautiful place to pursue her dreams. She became an internationally acclaimed classical pianist, playing around the world for all kinds of audiences. But her island home kept calling her back. Years later, she returned to Rapa Nui to stay, and with a new dream: to save its environment and culture.

• How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee by Carole Boston Weatherford; Frank Morrison (Illustrator)

  Call Number: B COX

  ISBN: 9781536215540

  Publication Date: 2023-04-11

  A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.

• To See Clearly by Evan Turk

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  Call Number: B HOC

  ISBN: 9781419752902

  Publication Date: 2023-09-19

  "Growing up under the gray skies of England during WWII, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects . . . [This book] tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see"--Provided by publisher.

• Tomfoolery! by Michelle Markel; Barbara McClintock (Illustrator)

  Call Number: B CAL

  ISBN: 9780811879231

  Publication Date: 2023-11-14

  "Meet Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture book illustration and for whom the prestigious Caldecott medal is named! . . . a lively, humorous, and energetically informative biography that celebrates the spirit of storytelling in art. Quick! If you don't move fast, you're going to miss him - there he goes - Randolph Caldecott, future famous illustrator. His sketchbook is full of hurly burly: wild weather, frisky animals, and people so sprightly they can barely hold onto the pages. But in the 1850s, there are no children's books like that. Not yet. Many books are published, but their pictures look stiff, full of pretty poses and cluttered scenery. No one has imagined how much fun an illustrated book could be - because the future hero of children's book illustration is still just a lad."--Provided by publisher.

• Yukie's Island by Yukie Kimura; Kodo Kimura (Illustrator); Steve Sheinkin

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  Call Number: 952.4 KIM

  ISBN: 9781250206503

  Publication Date: 2023-07-18

  "A picture book autobiography by Yukie Kimura about her childhood in Japan during World War II, co-written by her son and bestselling nonfiction author Steve Sheinkin"--Provided by publisher.

• The Day the River Caught Fire by Barry Wittenstein; Jessie Hartland (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 363.7 WIT

  ISBN: 9781534480834

  Publication Date: 2023-03-28

  "The true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America helped foster awareness of water pollution and how the river's fate contributed to the environmental movement"--Provided by publisher.

• Emperor of the Ice by Nicola Davies; Catherine Rayner (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 598.47 DAV

  ISBN: 9781536228397

  Publication Date: 2023-02-14

  "Enter the dark Antarctic winter, where a pair of emperor penguins share the task of keeping their young one alive--and discover how fighting climate change is key to their survival"--Provided by publisher.

• The River That Flows Beside Me by Charlotte Guillain; Jo Empson (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 577.6 GUI

  ISBN: 9780711283497

  Publication Date: 2023-10-24

  An illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, . . . [and] ventures down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, nature and rivers.

• Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart; Rob Dunlavey (Illustrator)

  Call Number: 577.7 STE

  ISBN: 9780593380611

  Publication Date: 2023-03-14

  "When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea"--Provided by publisher.

• The Bees of Notre-Dame by Meghan P. Browne; E. B. Goodale (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 595.79 BRO

  ISBN: 9780593374566

  Publication Date: 2023-10-17

  "A nonfiction picture book that tells the . . . story of the honeybee colonies that lived on the roof of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and survived the devastating 2019 fire"--Provided by publisher.

• Moon's Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E KAZ

  ISBN: 9780358694090

  Publication Date: 2023-02-28

  Moon smiles down on Earth and observes different countries celebrating Ramadan until her crescent tinkle triggers the start of Eid.

• Two New Years by Richard Ho; Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)

  Call Number: E HO

  ISBN: 9781797212814

  Publication Date: 2023-08-08

  "For this multicultural family, inspired by the author's own, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky"--Provided by publisher.

• Behold the Octopus! by Suzanne Slade; Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 594 SLA

  ISBN: 9781682633120

  Publication Date: 2023-04-11

  "Lyrical text and . . . illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its . . . abilities"--Provided by publisher.

• Destiny Finds Her Way by Margarita Engle

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  Call Number: 599.3 ENG

  ISBN: 9781426372346

  Publication Date: 2023-02-07

  The true story of Destiny, a little sloth who did not let an injured eye keep her from learning how to be free in the rainforest.

• The Gentle Genius of Trees by Philip Bunting

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  Call Number: 582.16 BUN

  ISBN: 9780593567814

  Publication Date: 2023-01-31

  "What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends"--OCLC.

• How the Sea Came to Be by Jennifer Berne; Amanda Hall (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 551.46 BER

  ISBN: 9780802854780

  Publication Date: 2023-04-25

  "Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a [fold-out] timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"--Provided by publisher.

• The Moon Tonight by Jung Chang-hoon; Jang Ho (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 523.3 JUN

  ISBN: 9781737603252

  Publication Date: 2023-01-24

  "Follow our moon as it waxes and wanes across the night sky in this informative ... nonfiction picture book"--Amazon.

• Nature Is a Sculptor by Heather Ferranti Kinser

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  Call Number: 551.3 KIN

  ISBN: 9781728477190

  Publication Date: 2023-09-05

  "With wind and water, nature shapes our planet in amazing ways. Photos of geological marvels accompany lyrical verse in this exploration of the forces of weathering and erosion"--Provided by publisher.

• Rise to the Sky by Rebecca E. Hirsch; Mia Posada (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 582.16 HIR

  ISBN: 9781728440873

  Publication Date: 2023-04-04

  "Discover what growing trees need so they can rise to the sky in this . . . look at the tree life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

• A River of Dust by Jilanne Hoffmann; Eugenia Mello (Illustrator)

  Call Number: 551.51 HOF

  ISBN: 9781797211756

  Publication Date: 2023-07-25

  A narrative nonfiction story detailing the long distance that dust from the Sahel in Africa travels across the Atlantic Ocean to replenish life in the Amazon Rainforest. Told from the perspective of dust, . . . takes readers on a journey through . . . illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

• When Moon Became the Moon by Rob Hodgson (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: 523.3 HOD

  ISBN: 9780593523629

  Publication Date: 2023-08-29

  "Meet Moon! Follow along as she guides us through her origin and her purpose in this . . . nonfiction picture book. . . . This . . . exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them"--Provided by publisher.

• Wind: discovering air in motion by Olga Fadeeva; Lena Traer (Translator)

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  Call Number: 551.51 FAD

  ISBN: 9780802855992

  Publication Date: 2023-04-01

  "This browsable book explores the wind's role in our planet and its history, from carrying pollen to shaping sand dunes to pushing record-breaking ships across the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

• Nomads by Kinchoi Lam

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  Call Number: 305.9 LAM

  ISBN: 9781800660328

  Publication Date: 2023-05-02

  "A . . . survey of seven nomadic societies spread across the continents. With . . . illustrations bringing the material to life, we learn about the Sama Bajau, fishing nomads from the Philippines who spend months at sea without ever touching land. We discover the Yanomami peoples of the Amazon rainforest whose connection to their environment informs every aspect of their lives. The Nenet nomads of Siberia follow their reindeer through blasting winds to the very edge of the Arctic Circle"--Amazon.

• We, the Curious Ones by Marion Dane Bauer; Hari & Hari & Deepti (Illustrator)

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  Call Number: E BAU

  ISBN: 9781536218596

  Publication Date: 2023-11-07

  "Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is a long journey, yet so much of our galaxy remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow? . . . [This book looks at] the complex and ever-evolving relationship between science and story"--Provided by publisher.