Denise Brennan-Nelson
6) Willow
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In art class, neatness, conformity, and imitation are encouraged, but when Willow brings imagination and creativity to her projects, even straight-laced Miss Hawthorn is influenced.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the author of Buzzy the Bumblebee comes a child's hilarious visual interpretation of such parental idioms and witticisms as 'Hold your horses;' 'Money doesn't grow on trees;' and 'I have eyes in the back of my head.' 'Cat got your toungue?' My momma likes to say. I'm not sure what she means but I like it anyway. My cat has never tried to take my tongue away. But if he did, he'd find that it can stretch a long, long way.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Willow's family moves to a new home, she makes friends with all of the neighbors, even unsmiling Mr. Larch, through her letters inviting each to be as generous as she is.
10) Little Halloween
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Ten Halloween-related topics are presented in a rhyming riddle format with illustrated clues and answers. Costume, candy, and black cat are included in this board book.
11) Grady the goose
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Grady the goose is left behind when her family leaves to fly to a warmer climate, but a helpful farmer finds her and reunites her with her parents and siblings.
Author
Publisher
Sleepin Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who lit the first jack-o'-lantern? What creature of the night must return to his grave by dawn? And why do we holler 'Trick or treat'? J is for Jack-O'-Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet invites you to come along on this A-Z adventure and celebration of all things that 'go bump in the night.' Poetry and prose combine to entertain and educate. H is for Haunted House; A haunted house; you better beware. Only enter if you dare. Monsters lurking, looking...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From 'Do you have ants in your pants?' to 'Stick together!' and 'Great minds think alike,' readers will be intrigued by the history of these adages, told in poetry form as well as expository text, and amused by the witty illustrations, depicting...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bullied as a gay teenager, especially while performing in a high school musical, Uncle Ash, who is marrying his boyfriend, refuses to dance at his wedding, but flower girl Willow is determined to change her favorite uncle's mind.
18) Teach me to love
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Rhyming text paired with photos of adult and baby animals demonstrate playful ways parents teach their offspring to hop, fly, run, swim, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Stu has always loved living near a zoo and pretending to conduct the "music" of the animals there, so when he learns that Mr. Wolfe is trying to shut the place down, Stu hatches a plan to save his animal friends' home.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Proverbs, clichés, and idioms are introduced in rhyme and illustrated as a young child's literal interpretation. Each expression includes information about its origin and original meaning"--Provided by publisher.