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Kashelle Gourley (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
"Alley Oops relates the painful and embarrassing aftermath of name-calling and bullying from the perspective of the bully. J. J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy named Patrick, calling him Pig-Pen and Porky, to the point that Patrick is now afraid to go to school. Learning of his son' s behavior, J. J.' s father lectures him to stop bullying Patrick. When that approach fails, Mr. Jax tries another tack and shares an experience he had as a youthful bully and the consequences he recently faced as a result of his actions. Touched by his father' s words, J.J. reaches out to Patrick in a school arm-wrestling contest and experiences the ' alley oops' moment of empowerment and self-esteem that comes from doing the right thing. Snappy dialogue highlights the harmful, lasting effects of bullying and the importance of finding common ground toward conflict resolution. Believable contemporary illustrations bring the story to life with expressive body language."
Janice Levy (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
"Eleven-year-old, Lizzie is minding the family antique store while her grandpa naps on a spindly sofa. When Mrs. Larchmont and her poodle, Giselle, enter and begin their buying spree, they refuse to leave without bargaining for the one antique not for sale… Grandpa! Lizzie is quite old enough to watch the family store, but can she handle rich Mrs. Larchmont with her pink suit, rhinestone glasses, towering hair and matching poodle? As Mrs. Larchmont bids higher and higher amounts to purchase Grandpa, Lizzie cannot help imagining the wonderful things she could buy with all that money. Will Lizzie agree to sell Grandpa or are there some things that money just can' t buy?"
Dotti Enderle (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
"Nothing is as fun as snow. At least that' s what one little boy thinks. But while he stares up at the sky, he misses all the excitement down on the street. There goes a fire engine and a monster truck! And are those monkeys!? Just SNOW Already! captures children' s love of snow and their frustration with waiting. Bursting with hilarious details, it offers a humorous observation about living in the moment and noticing what' s around you."
Howard McWilliam (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
Grandfather's Wrinkles
"In a conversation with his toddler granddaughter Lucy, Grandfather explains the origin of each of the ' crinkles' on his ' crunchy' face: ' Every time I smiled an extra big smile, I got a wrinkle to show for it.' Grandfather' s memories of these happy events — his wedding day, when his daughter (Lucy' s mother) was born, his daughter' s wedding day, and more — are shown in full-spread illustrations, alternating with close-ups of Lucy on Grandfather' s lap. Her pudgy fingers softly tracing each crease intriguingly contrast with the lined old skin on his face. Grandfather' s newest wrinkles, of course, were acquired when he smiled so hugely on the day that Lucy was born. After hearing this sweet, simple story, children will be delighted to use Lucy' s method to learn more about their own grandparents' memories, and adults will view their wrinkles in a fresh new light."
Kathryn England (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way
"When Emmy accidentally spills juice on her dad' s pants, she takes refuge behind Mom' s knee. Expecting a reprimand, Emmy is surprised when Mom tells Dad, ' Now, sweetheart, you should let it be. After all… she' s only three.' What an amazing discovery! She' s too young to be punished! For the next few days, whenever one of Emmy' s creative projects ends in a wreck, she wangles her way out of trouble by proclaiming ' I' m only three' and pulling a handy weapon from her arsenal of manipulative maneuvers. With a carefully aimed pout, a shift of blame, or an all-out tantrum, this girl sure knows how to always, ALWAYS get her way. But even the most understanding families have their limit, and in this laugh-out-loud story, it turns out that the limit looks a lot like an iguana in a bikini. Take a walk on the wild side with an endearingly self-absorbed little scamp who gets caught up in what she' s doing without foreseeing the consequences."
Thad Krasnesky (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick
"What do you get when you put together the coolest kid in class, an unpredictable live-in grandmother, and a caring but anxious grandson? Disaster? No. You get to know Ruben Plotnick. David is worried about how zany Ruben Plotnick will react when he meets Grandma Rosie, who often says and does unexpected things. Will Ruben make fun of her to their classmates? Will he imitate her whispery voice? What will he do if Grandma Rosie suddenly wants to dance? This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone."
Roz Rosenbluth (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
"Darcy has plans. She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other' s hair, and polish their nails. Daddy has plans, too. He' s going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence. When Darcy' s friend cancels and she' s sure her day is ruined, Daddy suggests a Darcy-Daddy Day. Now they can tackle their to-do lists together. But will Darcy enjoy hammering? Will Daddy do nails? You bet! Join Darcy and Daddy as they discover the fun in trying new things, especially with someone you love!"
Josh Bledsoe (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
No More Noisy Nights
"When tired Jackson climbs into bed after unpacking all day, he hears… OOOEEEeeeOOOEEEeeeOOO! BOOGETY WOOGETY WOO! Plink! Plunk! Plink! Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep? Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night' s sleep – and discovers three new friends in the morning. Cozier than a mole in fuzzy pajamas, No More Noisy Nights is an underground, under-the covers read-aloud, perfect for calming bedtime boogety-woogeties."
Holly Niner (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
"In this wondrous picture book, two children explore the caves and coves of the tiny and oddly-named Giant Island. They are thrilled to discover that the island is, in fact, a submerged giant. A delightful, intergenerational and interspecies adventure, Giant Island charms with hints of age-old magic, and pays tribute to mystery, curiosity, and friendship. This first real fantasy picture book by Jane Yolen in ages is based on a concept and paintings by illustrator Doug Keith. Visit Giant Island, where fantastical adventures await."
Jane Yolen (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
Hey, That's MY Monster
"When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: 'So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe' Ethan knows that the 'someone' must be his little sister Emma, who keeps climbing out of bed to play. She obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep, but not HIS monster! Will Ethan lose Gabe forever? Hey, That's MY Monster!, companion to the best-selling I Need My Monster, is an irresistible monster-under-the-bed story for all monster-loving kids. The perfect balance of giggles and shivers will keep you under your covers, and you'll soon be sleeping soundly."
Amanda Noll (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
The Nantucket Sea Monster
"A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn’t a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. Then, footprints were found on a Nantucket beach. Photographs were sent to prominent biologists for their opinion. Discussion swirled about raising a hunting party. On August 18, news spread across the island: the sea monster had been captured. Islanders ran to the beach and couldn’t believe their eyes. This nonfiction picture book is a perfect tool to discuss non-political fake news stories. Back matter discusses the freedom of the press guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Quotes from Thomas Jefferson make it clear that fake news has always been one of the costs of a free press. A Timeline lists actual events in the order they occurred. A vocabulary list defines relevant words."
Darcy Pattison (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
Burn: Michael Faraday's Candle
"WHAT MAKES A CANDLE BURN?Solid wax is somehow changed into light and heat. But how? Travel back in time to December 28, 1848 in London, England to one of the most famous juvenile science Christmas lectures at the Royal Institution. British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867) encouraged kids to carefully observe a candle and to try to figure out how it burned. Known as one of the best science experimenters ever, Faraday’s passion was always to answer the basic questions of science: “What is the cause? Why does it occur?” Since Faraday’s lecture, “The Chemical History of a Candle,” was published in 1861, it’s never been out of print. Oddly, till now, it’s never been published as a children’s picture book. Faraday originally gave seven lectures on how a candle burns. Pattison has adapted the first 6000-word lecture to about 650 words for modern elementary students."
How I Met My Monster
"One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: 'Monsters! Meet here for final test.' Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying in bed… until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from under the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters emerge from beneath the bed and compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep— which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep you under your covers and you'll soon be sleeping soundly."
When a Dragon Moves In Again
"If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in – and that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy when his family gears up for some changes. The boy and his dragon bounce in their castle, duel with delight, and have an amazing time together…until they find out that their castle is a crib for a new baby. Huh? As soon as they get used to the news, the boy and dragon are back in roaring form, entertaining the infant with marching music, aerial acrobatics, and baby-bottle bowling. But merriment turns to mischief and mischief leads to consequences. Can a dragon friend – real or not – help smooth the transition to big brotherhood? Find out…When a Dragon Moves In Again."
Jodi Moore (Author), Kevin M. Connolly (Narrator)
When a Dragon Moves In
"If you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in. And that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy at the beach. Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is busy with her book, so the boy and dragon roam the beach together, flying a kite, braving the waves, and roasting marshmallows. But no one believes him when he shares the news of his magnificent dragon: Mom only hears the roar of the ocean, Dad thinks the dragon feather is a seagull feather, and know-it-all sis claims there's no such thing as a dragon. That's when the sandwiches mysteriously disappear, claw prints are found in the brownies, and dragon-giggles erupt from the strangest of places. Heh-heh-heh. Is there truly a mischievous dragon running around on the beach or is someone's imagination running wild? Decide for yourself When a Dragon Moves In."
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