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1) The spider
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall,The Spider contains real information that will both amuse and teach.
3) The mosquito
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the special talents, food preferences, and distinctive traits of mosquitoes.
4) The bat
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!"--
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Readers of all ages (but mostly the little ones) will understand how this tiny monster feels. For once in their life, this small beast wants to get everything it wants, right here, RIGHT NOW! While the grown-up monster can't give them a plane they can fly or a cake with lots of candy on top, they can give them a really big hug when they feel upset. This delightful board book will make the little tyrants in your life giggle at the ridiculousness of...
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and easy-to-grasp picture book, author-illustrator Elise Gravel and transgender collaborator Mykaell Blais raise these questions and others relating to gender roles, acceptance, and stereotyping. With its simple language,...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't. Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn’t. With quirky...
9) I'm hungry!
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"What else can I eat? The little monster is hungry. What can they eat? A slice of pizza! But the monster is STILL hungry, so they gobble up the plate, the pizza box, the fridge…until the only thing left is the child reading the book. Burp! This adorable board book will make the young picky eaters and food lovers in your life giggle at the absurdity of eating inedible things. Toddlers will love hollering along with the repeated text of “I’m...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A reassuring picture book celebrating all of us, perfect for trying times. Everybody! is a touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity -- featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky and funny monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes... and can fix them. Young readers will enjoy...
11) Out of control!
Author
Series
Olga (Elise Gravel) volume 3
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Join Olga, the science-loving girl in the red dress, in her most wacky adventure yet! Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. In this third installment of the series, Olgas beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom! She has a litter of adorable babies that look like spring rolls. But the babies arent just adorabletheyre a handful! How can Olga stop them from covering her house in rainbow poop if shes busy making sure theyre...
12) El gusano
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
Worms have existed since dinosaurs populated the earth. They can't see because they don't have eyes. In some cultures they are considered delicious and are eaten, while in others they are thought of as disgusting. They are very good for nature so the next time you see one remember to be nice!
Los gusanos existen desde que los dinosaurios poblaban la tierra. Además, no ven porque no tienen ojos y ¡son muy buenos para la naturaleza! En algunas culturas...
Author
Series
Olga (Elise Gravel) volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie. In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called “great, kooky, monstrous fun,” Olga wants to leave earth in search of Mehs home planet, but first shell have to discover why Meh is acting so strange. Olga: Were Out of Here is jam-packed with facts and fun: Elise Gravels classic comic illustrations,...
14) The cockroach
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book uses entertaining pictures and fascinating facts to describe cockroaches and their habits." -- from cataloger.
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 1
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
When Arlo, a smart yet arrogant crow, moves to the big city, he encounters Pips, a little bird who is not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable.
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 3
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Uncle Pips arrives to help an overwhelmed Arlo and Marla contend with parenthood and all the many things they must teach their chicks, such as flying, hunting, speaking and maybe dancing a bit of ballet.
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 2
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Broadening his horizons, Arlo listens to Pips and makes friends with a smart and clever crow named Marla, who has good ideas and knows so many interesting things.
18) The bug club
Author
Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Explores interesting facts about insects in graphic novel format.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curiousm, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way.
Author
Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Dont take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning childrens book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the worlds most boring book. The storys characters and omniscient readers alike quickly become annoyed by the authors bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale character choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her attention...
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