Books

Item Description

The reading skills your child develops as a stargazer are the foundation for success throughout the rest of elementary school and beyond. This book list is for young readers, and there is a book for everyone!

Winning bidder will also receive a personal note from from a school educator.

Squids will be Squids by Jon Scieszka
With tales like "Little Walrus," in which too much of the truth is a dangerous thing, the cautionary "Slug's Big Moment," wherein Slug is so caught up in herself that she doesn't see the steamroller behind her, the eighteen fables in this uproarious collection are sure to delight readers both young and old.

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins
Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that's bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself - at their actual size.

Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic but misplaced exclamation point learns that being different can be very exciting! Period.

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
One little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of this delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka
Alex decides to make a book something he'd actually like to read. So he takes out his pencil, sharpens his creativity, and totally transforms the story!

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh
An allegorical picture book about the hardships and struggles of immigration.

Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko
Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow.

Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set by Brad Meltzer

Item Special Note

Books are provided by Collected Works and underwritten by Board Chair, Michael Coop.

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