2016-2017 Gallery Book List

The Blue Whale			Author Jenni Desmond		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Enchanted Lion Books	ISBN# 978-1592701650 (HB)	Copyright 5/26/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 5.30
A nonfiction picture book, The Blue Whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging.

The Blue Whale, by Jenni Desmond, ISBN 978-1592701650, RL5.30. A nonfiction picture book, The Blue Whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging.

Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music			Author Margarita Engle		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by Rafael López	Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt	ISBN# 978-0544102293 (HB)	Copyright 3/31/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 4.20
In early 20th century Cuba, drumming was something for only boys and men. This book tells of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a girl so enamored of the drums that she even managed to change her own father’s mind, getting lessons and becoming the first well-known female drummer in Cuba, and the one to open the way for all girls after her to have the chance.

Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music, by Margarita Engle, ISBN 978-0544102293, RL4.20. In early 20th century Cuba, drumming was something for only boys and men. This book tells of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a girl so enamored of the drums that she even managed to change her own father’s mind, getting lessons and becoming the first well-known female drummer in Cuba, and the one to open the way for all girls after her to have the chance.

Last Stop on Market Street			Author Matt De La Peña		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by Christian Robinson	Publisher Penguin	ISBN# 978-0399257742 (HB)	Copyright 1/8/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.30
CJ and his nana have a Sunday morning routine. After church they walk to the bus stop, board the bus, and take a ride. The book follows them on their bus ride one Sunday. CJ wishes he didn’t have to go. He’s envious of his friends who have cars, and who get to go home after church. But every time he complains, his nana points out all the good parts of their day and the blessings they enjoy.

Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt De La Peña , ISBN 978-0399257742, RL3.30. CJ and his nana have a Sunday morning routine. After church they walk to the bus stop, board the bus, and take a ride. The book follows them on their bus ride one Sunday. CJ wishes he didn’t have to go. He’s envious of his friends who have cars, and who get to go home after church. But every time he complains, his nana points out all the good parts of their day and the blessings they enjoy.

Little Elliot, Big City			Author Mike Curato		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Henry Holt	ISBN# 978-0805098259 (HB)	Copyright 8/26/2014	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 2.10
Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy―like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter―a friend.

Little Elliot, Big City, by Mike Curato, ISBN 978-0805098259, RL2.10. Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy―like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter―a friend.

Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens			Author Nina Nolan		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by John Holyfield	Publisher Harper	ISBN# 978-0060879440 (HB)	Copyright 1/27/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 4.00
Mahalia Jackson went down in history as the Queen of Gospel. This picture book biography follows her life starting in childhood. It highlights her struggles, victories and career as a singer over several decades. She never gave up or let others put her down due to the color of her skin. She paved the way for many other people of color to follow in her successful footsteps.

Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens, by Nina Nolan, ISBN 978-0060879440, RL4.00. Mahalia Jackson went down in history as the Queen of Gospel. This picture book biography follows her life starting in childhood. It highlights her struggles, victories and career as a singer over several decades. She never gave up or let others put her down due to the color of her skin. She paved the way for many other people of color to follow in her successful footsteps.

Monster Needs Your Vote			Author Paul Czajak		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by Wendy Grieb	Publisher Mighty Media Kids	ISBN# 978-1938063633 (HB)	Copyright 9/16/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.10
Part of the delightful ‘Monster Needs’ rhyming picture book series about a young boy and his friendly, blue-furred monster, this title is about politics and moral causes. Czajak weaves an encouraging and fun tale that will teach children about the voting process and the importance of making their voice heard.

Monster Needs Your Vote, by Paul Czajak, ISBN 978-1938063633, RL3.10. Part of the delightful ‘Monster Needs’ rhyming picture book series about a young boy and his friendly, blue-furred monster, this title is about politics and moral causes. Czajak weaves an encouraging and fun tale that will teach children about the voting process and the importance of making their voice heard.

My Grandfather’s Coat			Author Jim Aylesworth		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock	Publisher Scholastic	ISBN# 978-0439925457 (HB)	Copyright 10/21/2014	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 4.10
Based on the Yiddish folk song “I Had a Little Overcoat,” this splendid tale chronicles four generations through the a grandfather’s coat, which becomes a jacket, then a vest and so on.

My Grandfather’s Coat, by Jim Aylesworth, ISBN 978-0439925457, RL4.10. Based on the Yiddish folk song “I Had a Little Overcoat,” this splendid tale chronicles four generations through the a grandfather’s coat, which becomes a jacket, then a vest and so on.

A New Friend			Author Poppy Green		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell	Publisher Simon & Schuster	ISBN# 978-1481428323 (HB)	Copyright 1/20/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.40
In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear.

A New Friend, by Poppy Green, ISBN 978-1481428323, RL3.40. In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear.

Out of the Woods: A True Story of an Unforgettable Event			Author Rebecca Bond		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux	ISBN# 978-0374380779 (HB)	Copyright 7/21/2015	Intl. Setting Canada	Reading Level 4.80
The true story of a surreal event during a fire that happened to the author’s grandfather in Canada in the early 1900’s.

Out of the Woods: A True Story of an Unforgettable Event, by Rebecca Bond, ISBN 978-0374380779, RL4.80. The true story of a surreal event during a fire that happened to the author’s grandfather in Canada in the early 1900’s.

Red			Author Jan De Kinder		2016-2017 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Eerdmans	ISBN# 978-0802854469 (PB, HB)	Copyright 3/9/2015	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.00
Originally from Belgium, this quiet yet powerful book addresses bullying. When a little girl notices her classmate blushing, her initial amusement turns to regret as a wink, a grin, and a laugh to the others make things much worse.

Red, by Jan De Kinder , ISBN 978-0802854469, RL3.00. Originally from Belgium, this quiet yet powerful book addresses bullying. When a little girl notices her classmate blushing, her initial amusement turns to regret as a wink, a grin, and a laugh to the others make things much worse.