Jerry Pinkney
2) Noah's ark
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the biblical story of the great flood and how Noah and his family faithfully responded to God's call to save life on earth
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead
13) Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Author
Language
English
Description
A courageous mongoose becomes the loyal pet of a small boy named Teddy, and protects him and his family from two evil cobras who live in their garden.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds.
Jerry's vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an inspiring story of how a hardworking boy pursued his passion in less-than-ideal circumstances and became a legendary artist against all odds.
15) John Henry
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bob Lemmons is famous for his ability to track wild horses. He rides his horse, Warrior, picks up the trail of mustangs, then runs with them day and night until they accept his presence. Bob and Warrior must then challenge the stallion for leadership of the wild herd. A victorious Bob leads the mustangs across the wide plains and for one last spectacular run before guiding them into the corral. Bob's job is done, but he dreams of galloping with Warrior...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In segregated 1950s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library
20) A place to land
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech."--Provided by publisher