Author: DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688152856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie,' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)--as well as the friendly, nonintrusive attitude of the kitchen workers toward them--are presented sensitively but without sentimentality.
Uncle Wille and the Soup Kitchen
Author: DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688152856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie,' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)--as well as the friendly, nonintrusive attitude of the kitchen workers toward them--are presented sensitively but without sentimentality.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688152856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie,' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)--as well as the friendly, nonintrusive attitude of the kitchen workers toward them--are presented sensitively but without sentimentality.
City Green
Author: DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 068812786X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Right in the middle of Marcy's city block is a littered vacant lot. Then one day she has a wonderful idea that not only improves the useless lot but her entire neighborhood as well. "DiSalvo-Ryan's warm text is enhanced by her soft pencil-and-watercolor illustrations depicting a diverse neighborhood drawn together by a community project."--Booklist.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 068812786X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Right in the middle of Marcy's city block is a littered vacant lot. Then one day she has a wonderful idea that not only improves the useless lot but her entire neighborhood as well. "DiSalvo-Ryan's warm text is enhanced by her soft pencil-and-watercolor illustrations depicting a diverse neighborhood drawn together by a community project."--Booklist.
A Castle on Viola Street
Author: DyAnne DiSalvo
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688176909
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
A hardworking family gets their own house at last by joining a community program that restores old houses. Includes a note about housing organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688176909
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
A hardworking family gets their own house at last by joining a community program that restores old houses. Includes a note about housing organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity.
Two Dog Biscuits
Author: Beverly Cleary
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688147356
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
There are big dogs, little dogs, curly dogs, dogs that sniff, and dogs that wag their tails. But only one dog will get biscuits from twins Jimmy and Janet -- or will it? Maybe dog biscuits aren't just for dogs after all!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688147356
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
There are big dogs, little dogs, curly dogs, dogs that sniff, and dogs that wag their tails. But only one dog will get biscuits from twins Jimmy and Janet -- or will it? Maybe dog biscuits aren't just for dogs after all!
Lily and the Paper Man
Author: Rebecca Upjohn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897187197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
At first, Lily is afraid of the paper man whom she sees on the way home from school, but when winter comes and she sees that he has no warm clothes, she tells her mother and father that she has an idea.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897187197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
At first, Lily is afraid of the paper man whom she sees on the way home from school, but when winter comes and she sees that he has no warm clothes, she tells her mother and father that she has an idea.
Grandpa's Corner Store
Author: DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0688167160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When a giant new supermarket moves into the neighborhood, Lucy's grandpa plans to sell his store. But with the help of friends and neighbors, Lucy is determined to keep this from happening. In another of her loving and lively portraits of community caring, DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan tells the timely story of what can happen when the whole neighborhood gets involved. "2001 Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)"
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0688167160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When a giant new supermarket moves into the neighborhood, Lucy's grandpa plans to sell his store. But with the help of friends and neighbors, Lucy is determined to keep this from happening. In another of her loving and lively portraits of community caring, DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan tells the timely story of what can happen when the whole neighborhood gets involved. "2001 Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)"
The Sloppy Copy Slipup
Author: DyAnne DiSalvo
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823436373
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Brian Higman—called Big Hig by his friends—is about to be in big trouble. It's Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn't do his. There's a big red zero heading his way, and he knows his parents are going to explode when they hear about it. But Big Hig has a good reason for having forgotten his "sloppy copy" first draft, involving his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band practice at his house, and the mysterious disappearance of his entire life savings right when he needed it most. It's a long, crazy story—but will it be enough to convince a teacher so stern they call her The General to give him another chance? A perfect read for students who never know what to write about in school, The Sloppy Copy Slipup includes Big Hig's writing tips. Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List and the Garden State Children's Book Award Master List! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823436373
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Brian Higman—called Big Hig by his friends—is about to be in big trouble. It's Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn't do his. There's a big red zero heading his way, and he knows his parents are going to explode when they hear about it. But Big Hig has a good reason for having forgotten his "sloppy copy" first draft, involving his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band practice at his house, and the mysterious disappearance of his entire life savings right when he needed it most. It's a long, crazy story—but will it be enough to convince a teacher so stern they call her The General to give him another chance? A perfect read for students who never know what to write about in school, The Sloppy Copy Slipup includes Big Hig's writing tips. Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List and the Garden State Children's Book Award Master List! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
If I Were President
Author: Catherine Stier
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807592854
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807592854
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!
Tight Times
Author: Barbara Shook Hazen
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812406641
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A small boy, not allowed to have a dog because times are tight, finds a starving kitten in a trash can on the same day his father loses his job.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812406641
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A small boy, not allowed to have a dog because times are tight, finds a starving kitten in a trash can on the same day his father loses his job.
Now We Can Have a Wedding!
Author: Judy Cox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Sallie is getting married. Her younger sister visits the neighbors in her apartment building to share the news and she helps each make his or her contribution to the wedding banquet. Each dish represents a different culture and tradition and which are described in a glossary at the back of the book. The repetitive language and detailed illustrations will endear the book to younger children especially. The story is a wonderful addition to any study of cultures and differences among the people of the world.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Sallie is getting married. Her younger sister visits the neighbors in her apartment building to share the news and she helps each make his or her contribution to the wedding banquet. Each dish represents a different culture and tradition and which are described in a glossary at the back of the book. The repetitive language and detailed illustrations will endear the book to younger children especially. The story is a wonderful addition to any study of cultures and differences among the people of the world.