Vanessa Newton
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 36
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse.
3) Think big
Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Macmillan Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kameeka yearns to continue her hula hooping competition with her rival, Jamara, rather than help prepare for Miz Adeline's birthday party, and "the itch" almost ruins the party before the girls learn who the real winner is.
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Justin, Jordan, and Jade's mother agrees to buy cupcakes if the trio will wait until after dinner to eat them, but one cupcake goes missing and until the mystery is solved, no one will get dessert.
7) Like Vanessa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams; but the odds are against her until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter.
8) I Can Do It!
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Holly’s not a baby anymore. She can dress, eat, and clean up all by herself . . . almost!
Holly’s eager to dress herself and brush her own hair—and she almost, kind of, nearly succeeds. When her clothes end up mismatched or her hair is sticking up, her family is always ready to step in and help. But there’s one thing she does perfectly: she hugs Daddy good night before going right to sleep! This...
Holly’s eager to dress herself and brush her own hair—and she almost, kind of, nearly succeeds. When her clothes end up mismatched or her hair is sticking up, her family is always ready to step in and help. But there’s one thing she does perfectly: she hugs Daddy good night before going right to sleep! This...
9) One Love
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Newton, this heartwarming picture...