Easy Readers
Adams, Adrienne. A Woggle of Witches New York: Charles Scribner. 1971.
Annotation |
| "All quivering and quaking, they leap on their brooms, and slant
toward the sky."
Annotation taken from the book jacket by: Nancy 1/6/2000 |
Zoehfeld, Lisa. Toy Story2: Buzz's Story. New York: Disney Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| "When his pull-string pal, Woody, is stolen, brave Buzz embarks
on a journey to 'Al's Toy Barn' and beyond."
Annotation taken from the book jacket by: CC 1/21/2000 |
Maifair, Linda Lee. The Day Snuffy had the Sniffles. Racine: Western Publishing Co. 1985.
Annotation |
| Big
Bird goes to see Snuffy Snuffle-upagus because he has the sniffles. In order to cheer him
up, the friends along Sesame Street send all kinds of things with Big Bird. From games to
cookie crumbs, Snuffy gets lots of "feel better" presents from his friends. Original Annotation by: JK 9-22-00 |
Teitelbaum, Michael. An American Tail: Fievel’s Boat Trip. Universal City Studios, Inc., 1986.
Annotation |
| Fievel
the mouse takes an adventurous boat trip. With his family Feivel travels over the Ocean to
make a new home in America. Original Annotation by: Mary A 9-22-00 |
Brown, Margaret. The Color Kittens. NY: A Golden Book. 1994.
Annotation |
| "Once
there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush. They liked to mix and match
color by splashing one color into another. There were all the colors in the world and the
color kittens had made them." Annotation taken from the book jacket by: JK 9-22-00 |
Thaler, Mike. The Bully Brothers: Trick the Tooth Fairy. NY: Grosset & Dunlap. 1993.
Annotation |
| When
Buppa and Bumpo find out that they can get money from the tooth fairy for any teeth they
put under their pillows, that hatch a scheme to make themselves rich. Annotation taken from the back of the book: JK 9-22-00 |
Mayer, Mercer. Just My Friend and Me. NY: A Golden Book. 1998.
Annotation |
| This
is a cute little story about having your friend over so you don’t want to play alone.
But after broken bikes and trying to keep up with you friend, sometimes it’s great
just to be alone. Original Annotation by: JK 9-22-00 |
Smith, Maggie. There’s a Witch Underneath the Stairs. NY: Lothrop, Lee, and Sheppard Books. 1991.
Annotation |
| "Frances
tries everything to get rid of the witch lurking under the basement steps and Ellie knows
it too." Annotation taken from the back of the book: JK 9-22-00 |
Sadler, Marilyn. Elizabeth and Larry. NY: Simon and Schuster. 1990.
Annotation |
| "Elizabeth
and Larry are contented best friends until Larry is scorned by neighbors for being an
alligator." Annotation taken from the back of the book: JK 9-22-00 |
Disney, Walt. Dumbo the Flying Elephant. New York: Random House. 1978.
Annotation |
| The
story of Dumbo the Flying Elephant io retold by Disney with charming illustrations. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Kaye, Marilyn. Baby Fozzie is Afraid of the Dark. New York: Muppet Press. 1986.
Annotation |
| '
" What are you dreaming about, Kermit?" asked Baby Fozzie. Kermit yawned,
"I’m in a flying boat sailing through the night." Fozzie closed his eyes
and imagined where he might go…' Annotation taken from the back of the book by ck 10/19/00 |
McGuire, Leslie. Bialosky’s Special Picnic. New York: Western. 1985.
Annotation |
| Bialosky
and Suzie set out on a picnic and to seek honey for dessert. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Meltzer, Lisa. The Three Billy Goats Gruff. New York: Checkerboard Press. 1989.
Annotation |
| A
Read Along with Me book retells the familiar tale. This is a delightful book to be enjoyed
by young and old alike. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Moore, Lilian. My First Counting Book. New York: Western Publishing Company, Inc. 1957.
Annotation |
| This
book teaches numbers using rhyme. Annotation by ck 10/19/00 |
Scarry, Richard. Best Counting Book Ever. New York: Random House. 1975.
Annotation |
| "At
Last! A counting book that goes all the way to 100! Those lovable Scarry animal characters
provide an irresistable introduction to numbers. Big, colorful illustrations, chock-full
of everyday details, will help children at a very early age to become familiar with
numbers and will give them a basic understanding of addition and subtraction through the
use of sets. Best of all – the book is fun! Like every Richard Scarry picture book,
it will provide hours of enjoyment as well as instruction." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/26/00 |
Schreiber, Verlag J.F. Winter in the Enchanted Forest. New York: Derrydale Books. 1985.
Annotation |
| A
boy named Michael, spends the winter with the elves in the Enchanted Forest. This book is
beautifully illustrated by Fritz Baumgarten. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Szekeres, Cyndy. A B C. New York: Western. 1983.
Annotation |
| This
book is a lovely A B C book illustrated with charming animals. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Trapani, Iza. Mary Had a Little Lamb. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens. 1999.
Annotation |
| Mary’s
little lamb meets new adventures. Annotation by ck 10/26/00 |
Baby Mickey’s Toys. New York: Golden Books. 1986.
Annotation |
| Come see all the toys baby
Mickey has to play with. This is a great book for infants and toddlers. Annotation by Jennifer G. 1/09/01 |
Parent, Nancy. Ready, Set, Laugh. Paradise Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| This book is about friends
who are trying to make their friend Dolphin laugh. There is a squeaky dolphin on the book
to squeak every time you see the word laugh. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/09/01 |
Pillinger, Ian. Big Red: The Fire Engine. Bridlington: Peter Haddock.
Annotation |
| This is a baby driver book
about Big Red the fire engine and how he puts out fires. It has cute illustrations of Big
Red. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/17/01 |
Dyer, Jane. Little Red Riding Hood. NY: Grosset & Dunlap. 1985.
Annotation |
| This is the story of Little
Red Riding Hood. It is beautifully illustrated. Other books in this series include The
Gingerbread Boy, The Little Red Hen, and Wynken, Blynken and Nod. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/17/01 |
Sanderson, Ruth. The Pudgy Bunny Book. NY: Putnam Publishing. 1984.
Annotation |
| This is a wonderfully
illustrated book about bunnies. Other titles in this series of board books are: The
Pudgy Book of Babies, The Pudgy Book of Toys, and The Pudgy Noise Book. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/17/01 |
Marsoli, Lisa Ann. Walt Disney’s Cinderella. New York: Mouse Works. 1994.
Annotation |
| This Disney
classic is about a little girl who lived with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and
came avery big party and a prince charming. This book has all the art work of
Disney’s novels. Annotation by Alexus. |
Campbell, Katie. The Steadfast Tin Soldier. New York: Barnes and Noble Books. 1990.
Annotation |
| This is a
classic story from Hans Christian Anderson, about a boy who got a box of tin soldiers for
his birthday. The soldiers were all identical but one. Annotation by Alexus. |
Speed, Toby. Brave Potatoes. New York: G P Putnam’s Sons. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Potatoes
set off across the dark fair ground to enjoy the rides." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Wood, Douglas. What Dad’s Can’t Do. New York: Simon and Schuster. 2000.
Annotation |
| "This
book describes how dads show love by explaining all the things that they cannot do, such
as sleeping late and keeping their ties clean." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Williams, Marcia. The First Christmas. New York: Random House. 1987.
Annotation |
| "While
shepherds watched their flocks by night the baby Jesus was born at Bethlehem. The story of
the nativity - from the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the presentation of gifts by
the three wise men - is told in a fresh and exciting way in this delightful book." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Spirn, Michele Sobel. The Know-Nothings Talk Turkey. HarperCollins. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Meet
Boris, Morris, Doris and Norris, four good friends called the Know-Nothings. Read along as
they plan their Thanksgiving dinner." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Offerman, Lynn. Barbie: Skipping a Beat. New York: Grolier. 1999.
Annotation |
| "Skipper
is the new drummer for the coolest rock band in school. When her best friend
Courtney’s costumes for the band become a problem, Skipper has a tough choice to
make. That’s when she turns to Barbie, who reminds her what being a real friend is
all about." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
Offerman, Lynn. Barbie: Three Cheers for Becky. New York: Grolier. 1998.
Annotation |
| "When
Skipper and her pals need a coach for their new cheerleading squad, Barbie’s friend
Becky is happy to lend a hand. But when one teammate loses her nerve before the first
competition, Becky teaches the girls the true meaning of teamwork and trust." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
Offerman, Lynn. Barbie: Skipper’s Babysitting Blues. New York: Grolier Books. 1998..
Annotation |
| "When
Skipper offers to baby-sit her sisters, it sounds like a cinch-a night of videos and
popcorn. But as soon as Barbie leaves, a surprise adventure is just around the
corner." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
Balducci, Rita. Barbie: A Sea of Friends. New York: Grolier Books. 1998.
Annotation |
| "Barbie
is a mermaid who loves adventure! So when some whale pals invite her on a trip up North,
how can she resist? Barbie experiences all sorts of new things. And she can’t wait to
tell her sisters all about it- especially the part where she meets a real live
human!" Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
SanSouci, Robert. Cinderella Skeleton. San Diego: Silver Whistle. 2000.
Annotation |
| This
is a retelling of the story of Cinderella, only the main characters are skeletons, and she
finds he prince at a Halloween Ball. Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Bryant-Mole, Karen. Size. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Kids
can learn all there is to know about size with Mortimer the Teddy Bear: Tall and short, Long and short, Wide and narrow, Big and small." Annotation by TW on 11-28-00. |
Brierley, Jane. What Time Is It?. Montreal: Brimar Publishing. 1995.
Annotation |
| "The
charming illustrations and easy to follow text make learning to tell time so much fun!
This book has a wipe-clean surface so that kids can draw in their answers and wipe them
off easily." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Saxon, Victoria. Barbie: A Ride For Freedom. New York: Grolier Books. 1999.
Annotation |
| "The
year is 1775. It is Christmastime is Williamsburg, Virginia. Barbie is helping run a cozy
Colonial inn, but soon fonds herself caught up in the drama of the Revolution. Will her
unforgettable ride for freedom end in victory or defeat?" Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Rylant, Cynthia. The High-Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Climbing Cat. Greenwillow Books. 2000.
Annotation |
| The
High-Rise Private Eyes try to find the cat who stole their neighbor’s binoculars. Annotation by TW on 11-28-00. |
Levine, Abby. This is the Turkey. Illinois: Whitman and Company. 2000.
Annotation |
| "A
rhyming story about Max and his extended family’s special Thanksgiving." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Trapani, Iza. Row Row Row Your Boat. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens. 2000.
Annotation |
| Join a
family of bears as they live out the verses of that familiar song. Cleverly illustrated.
An enjoyable read. Annotation by ck 12/7/00 |
Pfister, Marcus. Milo and the Mysterious Island. New York: North South Books. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Milo
and the other cliff mice are heading to the island where the mysterious striped mice live.
Will their journey lead to good or evil? Its up to you to decide." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Rylant, Cynthia. In November. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc. 2000.
Annotation |
| "A
description of autumn activities and traditions that November’s cooling temperatures
bring." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |
Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect When You Use the Potty. New York: HarperCollins. 2000.
Annotation |
| "With
the help of Angus, the lovable answer dog, best selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a
hand to children and parents as they tackle life’s first experiences together." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 11-28-00. |