Glen Head School Library

Happy Pig Day
by Mo Willems
Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year, but Gerald the elephant is sad, thinking that he cannot join the fun.
(Gr. K-2)

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
by Eric Carle
An artist paints the world as seen through the imaginative eyes of a child. (Gr. K-3)

Mrs. Lilly is Silly!
 by Dan Gutman
On Career Day at Ella Mentry School, local reporter Mrs. Lilly helps A.J. and his fellow third-graders start a school newspaper, but their efforts have unexpected, and terrible, consequences. (Gr. 3-5)

Alligators and Crocodiles
by Gail Gibbons
An introduction to alligators and crocodiles that features captioned illustrations and describes their physical characteristics, natural habitats, and behaviors, as well as threats to their populations and conservation efforts. (Gr. 3-5)

Every Thing On It
by Shel Silverstein
A collection of more than 130 original, never-before published poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein.  (Gr. 3-6)

Dead End in Norvelt
by Jack Gantos
*2012 Newbery Award Winner!*
In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with the most unusual chores.  (Gr. 5-8)