We love to read at North Ward!
Here are some books that we are checking out of the library a lot right now.
(Commentary written by Mr. Penne)
Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems
He is an elephant. She is a pig. They are the best of friends. Their zany brand of humor is pitch-perfect for grades K-2 (and anyone else with a funny bone). By the way, these are Mr. Penne's favorite read-aloud books.
He is an elephant. She is a pig. They are the best of friends. Their zany brand of humor is pitch-perfect for grades K-2 (and anyone else with a funny bone). By the way, these are Mr. Penne's favorite read-aloud books.
Books by Eric Carle
A perennial favorite, Mr. Carle's books tell deceptively simple stories, and they always include mesmerizing art.
A perennial favorite, Mr. Carle's books tell deceptively simple stories, and they always include mesmerizing art.
Pinkalicious books by Victoria & Elizabeth Kann
The Pinkalicious books are a true publishing phenomenon. Bright, bold artwork and a character who seems like your best friend from the get-go add up to very appealing stories for the younger grades.
The Pinkalicious books are a true publishing phenomenon. Bright, bold artwork and a character who seems like your best friend from the get-go add up to very appealing stories for the younger grades.
Mr Putty and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant
It's a good thing that there are so many of these books, because our 2nd graders ask to check them out constantly. These early pre-chapter books feature funny situations and vibrant characters.
It's a good thing that there are so many of these books, because our 2nd graders ask to check them out constantly. These early pre-chapter books feature funny situations and vibrant characters.
Jake Maddox sports stories
Every librarian knows that you cannot have enough sports books on the shelves. "Jake Maddox" is actually a pseudonym for many different authors, which may be one reason why the stories in these wildly popular books for 2nd and 3rd graders never seem stale. They always emphasize the importance of individual discipline and teamwork.
Every librarian knows that you cannot have enough sports books on the shelves. "Jake Maddox" is actually a pseudonym for many different authors, which may be one reason why the stories in these wildly popular books for 2nd and 3rd graders never seem stale. They always emphasize the importance of individual discipline and teamwork.
Bad Kitty books by Nick Bruel
A unique blend of fiction and non-fiction, these books use text and comic illustrations to tell irresistibly funny stories (sprinkled with facts about feline behavior) for grades 1-3.
A unique blend of fiction and non-fiction, these books use text and comic illustrations to tell irresistibly funny stories (sprinkled with facts about feline behavior) for grades 1-3.
My Weird School books by Dan Gutman
Another true publishing phenomenon, the My Weird School books tell irreverent stories about eccentric teachers. They have broad appeal to 2nd-4th graders.
Another true publishing phenomenon, the My Weird School books tell irreverent stories about eccentric teachers. They have broad appeal to 2nd-4th graders.
Geronimo Stilton books
Geronimo is the editor-in-chief of the Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's premier newspaper. Though he hates to travel, he somehow manages to get involved in mysteries and adventures all around the world. Luckily, those travels allow him to publish these beautifully written, smart stories for 3rd and 4th graders.
Geronimo is the editor-in-chief of the Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's premier newspaper. Though he hates to travel, he somehow manages to get involved in mysteries and adventures all around the world. Luckily, those travels allow him to publish these beautifully written, smart stories for 3rd and 4th graders.
Books by Andrew Clements
Clements writes some of the best chapter books for 3rd-5th grades. They tend to feature realistic characters caught in unusual situations. The stories they tell are generally thought-provoking, often laugh-out-loud funny, and always endearing.
Clements writes some of the best chapter books for 3rd-5th grades. They tend to feature realistic characters caught in unusual situations. The stories they tell are generally thought-provoking, often laugh-out-loud funny, and always endearing.
I Survived...books by Lauren Tarshis
This is a new series of realistic historical fiction for 3rd-5th grades. Well-researched and never-boring, these are ideal not only for students who are curious about history, but also for reluctant readers looking for short, exciting reads.
This is a new series of realistic historical fiction for 3rd-5th grades. Well-researched and never-boring, these are ideal not only for students who are curious about history, but also for reluctant readers looking for short, exciting reads.