2018-2019 Gallery Book List

Be a Friend			Author Salina Yoon		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Bloomsbury USA Childrens	ISBN# 978-1619639515 (HB)	Copyright 1/4/2016	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 1.90
Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn’t until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship—and how special he truly is! At its core, this book is a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt ‘different.’

Be a Friend, by Salina Yoon, ISBN 978-1619639515, RL1.90. Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn’t until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship—and how special he truly is! At its core, this book is a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt ‘different.’

Before She Was Harriet			Author Lesa Cline-Ransome		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by James E.Ransome	Publisher Holiday House	ISBN# 978-0823420476 (HB)	Copyright 11/6/2017	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 4.50
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

Before She Was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome, ISBN 978-0823420476, RL4.50. We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

Hippopotamister			Author John Patrick Green		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by John Patrick Green, with color by Cat Caro	Publisher First Second	ISBN# 978-1626722002 (HB)	Copyright 5/9/2016	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 2.80
The zoo isn’t what it used to be. It’s run down, and Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda. To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he’ll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He’s a good employee, whether he’s a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Hippopotamister, by John Patrick Green, ISBN 978-1626722002, RL2.80. The zoo isn’t what it used to be. It’s run down, and Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda. To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he’ll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He’s a good employee, whether he’s a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Litte Ree			Author Ree Drummond		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers	Publisher HarperCollins	ISBN# 978-0062453181 (HB)	Copyright 3/27/2017	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 2.40
Little Ree trades in her city days for a country way of life when she moves with her family to her grandparents’ ranch. She’s excited to ride horses, swim in the pond, and help Grandma cook for everyone. But on her first day, she finds that living on a ranch can be tough.

Litte Ree, by Ree Drummond, ISBN 978-0062453181, RL2.40. Little Ree trades in her city days for a country way of life when she moves with her family to her grandparents’ ranch. She’s excited to ride horses, swim in the pond, and help Grandma cook for everyone. But on her first day, she finds that living on a ranch can be tough.

We’re All Wonders			Author R.J. Palacio		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by	Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers	ISBN# 978-1524766498 (HB)	Copyright 3/27/2017	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 1.50
We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.

We’re All Wonders, by R.J. Palacio, ISBN 978-1524766498, RL1.50. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.

What Do You Do With a Problem?			Author Kobi Yamada		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Mae Besom	Publisher Copendium, Inc	ISBN# 978-1943200009 (HB)	Copyright 6/30/2016	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 2.20
This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared.

What Do You Do With a Problem?, by Kobi Yamada, ISBN 978-1943200009, RL2.20. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared.

Child of Books			Author Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston	Publisher Candlewick	ISBN# 978-0763690779 (HB)	Copyright 9/5/2016	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 0.00
A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy’s imagination. Now a lifetime of magic and adventure lies ahead of him . . . but who will be next?

A Child of Books, by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston, ISBN 978-0763690779, RL0.00. A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy’s imagination. Now a lifetime of magic and adventure lies ahead of him . . . but who will be next?

Lion Inside			Author Rachel Bright		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Jim Field	Publisher Scholastic Press	ISBN# 978-0545873505 (HB)	Copyright 5/30/2016	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.10
A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there’s a lion and a mouse inside all of us.

The Lion Inside, by Rachel Bright, ISBN 978-0545873505, RL3.10. A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there’s a lion and a mouse inside all of us.

Marvelous Mud House			Author April Graney		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Alida Massari	Publisher B & H Kids	ISBN# 978-1462740994 (HB)	Copyright 9/30/2017	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 0.00
Ben and his American family live in a hungry ranch house where they are always wanting more. But then they travel far across the world to Kenya and visit the marvelous mud house where George and Mama George live. There, among the mango trees, they discover a marvelous lesson about what it’s like to be full of joy instead.

The Marvelous Mud House, by April Graney, ISBN 978-1462740994, RL0.00. Ben and his American family live in a hungry ranch house where they are always wanting more. But then they travel far across the world to Kenya and visit the marvelous mud house where George and Mama George live. There, among the mango trees, they discover a marvelous lesson about what it’s like to be full of joy instead.

Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling			Author Timothy Basil Ering		2018-2019 Gallery
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering	Publisher Candlewick	ISBN# 978-0763664329 (HB)	Copyright 1/9/2017	Intl. Setting	Reading Level 3.60
Captain Alfred is sailing home with new ducks for his farm when his little boat is caught in an unexpected and mighty storm. Everything aboard the ship is flung to the far reaches of the sea, including the very special and beautiful duck egg he had nestled safely inside his fiddle case. But perhaps all is not lost: the little duckling stumbles out of his shell and discovers Captain Alfred’s fiddle, floating not too far away in the waves. And when the duckling embraces the instrument with all his heart, what happens next is pure magic. Through an enchanting read-aloud text and beautiful artwork, award-winning author-illustrator Timothy Basil Ering shares a thrilling and fantastical story of a farmer, a gentle old lady, a dancing dog, and one brave, tiny duckling that will warm the heart.

The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling, by Timothy Basil Ering, ISBN 978-0763664329, RL3.60. Captain Alfred is sailing home with new ducks for his farm when his little boat is caught in an unexpected and mighty storm. Everything aboard the ship is flung to the far reaches of the sea, including the very special and beautiful duck egg he had nestled safely inside his fiddle case. But perhaps all is not lost: the little duckling stumbles out of his shell and discovers Captain Alfred’s fiddle, floating not too far away in the waves. And when the duckling embraces the instrument with all his heart, what happens next is pure magic. Through an enchanting read-aloud text and beautiful artwork, award-winning author-illustrator Timothy Basil Ering shares a thrilling and fantastical story of a farmer, a gentle old lady, a dancing dog, and one brave, tiny duckling that will warm the heart.