Christmas Eve at Grandmother's House

Join three excited girls as they visit their grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve. The air is filled with laughter and chatter as they decorate, discussing who’s been naughty or nice. The warm, inviting scent of holiday smells from the kitchen, where Grandmother is busy preparing holiday dinner and treats.

The girls look so beautiful in the PJs Grandma has bought them for Christmas, a heartwarming tradition they cherish. Earlier that day, Grandma visited the MDPLS Library and has chosen a special story to read to her granddaughters tonight.

To find out how this enchanting Christmas Eve unfolds, you’ll have to read the book!

Christina and Marianna's Wild Hair Adventure

This book is about two sisters who did not see how beautiful their hair truly was.

In the end, Christina learns to embrace the beauty of her curls and the versatility that goes along with her unique hair.

Join the girls on their adventure to discover the beauty of their hair.

Children of the Amazon

Larissa was born with a gift. The Brazilians call it poderes. With the help from her brother Sergio, the children convince their father to take them on a trek to Brazil. Their mission is to find their mother, whose plane has disappeared somewhere over the Amazon rainforest. Larissa helps her family by uncovering clues from her vivid dreams that foretell the future. They travel a long, treacherous journey through unexplored regions of the Amazon and meet mysterious children in a hidden village. The children help Larissa and Sergio face their fears, find out who they truly are, and discover the secrets of the white flower.

Chasing the Moon

It’s a warm, dark, and breezy night… When I walk outside onto my front porch, there’s a shimmer all around; it invites me to look up. There above, the moon is smiling down. “Come out!” he calls. “Come out to play, try and tag me… you just may,” and so I do! I run through the woods, I run through the fields; I climb upon the rooftops and go up and over the bridge. I run into the city and race through the streets… There upon the building’s ledge, I can catch the moon!

Join in the chase… “Come and catch me, if you can!”

Charlie, The Border Collie Without a Job

Did you know that Border Collies are often considered to be the most intelligent breed of all dogs? Due to their high level of intelligence and athleticism, Border Collies are in need of a job. If left to their own devices, they often get bored and get into trouble. As a member of the “herding breeds”, their job traditionally has been that of herding sheep. But not all Border Collies live on farms. Read to see how Charlie, the Border Collie, finds his own mission in life.

¿Sabías que el Border Collie se considera, con frecuencia, la raza canina más inteligente de todas? Debido a su alto nivel de inteligencia y atletismo, el Border Collie necesita tener un trabajo u oficio. Si no tiene con que ocuparse, se aburre y se mete en lios.  Como miembro del grupo de perros pastores, su trabajo ha consistido tradicionalmente en cuidar de las ovejas. Pero no todos los Border Collies viven en granjas o ranchos.  Lee para ver cómo Charlie, el Border Collie, encuentra su propio oficio.

Charley's Adventures

Have you ever stopped to imagine what the animals in the woods do? How they communicate, how they live, what they do, and how they do it?

Through the eyes of a young great horned owl named Charley, follow along and you can be a part of some of the adventures that Charley encounters while growing up in the woods. You, as a reader, can meet the friends Charley makes and see for yourself how growing up in the woods, alone and unfamiliar with the environment, can be quite the experience.

Carmella

Carmella was a typical Easter bunny, discarded at about three months of age. It took her a long time to recover, although never fully. Patricia put up with her antics because she also had a hard-knock life. She loved her spunk. This is Carmella’s true story.

Captain Murphy and the Treasure of the Fifolet

Captain Murphy and his loyal crew set out on a swashbuckling adventure to save their ship. In search of the legendary Treasure of the Fifolet, they will fight their way through bounty hunters and crocodiles. Can Captain Murphy find the treasure and save his crew? Will they survive their encounter with the ghostly Fifolet that guards their prize? 

Can We Sing It Again?

Do you sometimes wish there was a song that went along with your favorite children’s story? Do you sometimes wish you had a fun and cute activity for your students to do?

Enclosed in this book are songs, some original and some classics, which lend themselves nicely to having something for children to hold. It is my experience that children have more fun in a lesson when there is something to actively do as opposed to simply listening to instruction. More fun will hopefully lead to better retention of the material taught! That is why this book was created.

Velcro, felt, and glue guns are your friends! You can find materials for creative manipulatives at department stores, craft aisles and just about anywhere. Copy these ideas or use them as a starting point for your own ideas for manipulatives. The songs and manipulatives are super easy and super helpful.

You will find your students singing these songs at various times throughout the day, to just start singing spontaneously. What a joy it is to hear children singing! And what a surprise when you hear what they remember!

I hope you enjoy this resource for many years!

Camila's Big Feelings

What happens when you’re feeling so mad, but no one listens? Camila is having one of those days. She is trying to figure out how to feel after she becomes mad. It wasn’t until a friend talked to her that they learned to help each other. This book explores the different and difficult emotions we all feel from time to time, and how friends and talking about our feelings can help us feel better.

Cambridge and Clyde

Cambridge loves cupcakes. Her dog, Clyde, also loves cupcakes, especially banana cupcakes. Clyde came from the pound and did not behave when he first came home. He ate everything in sight and jumped everywhere, even on the counters. His nickname is Countertop Clyde. Clyde doesn’t jump on the counters anymore. Cambridge’s mom wears a robe at work and is called “Your Honor.” Cambridge sometimes goes to work with her mom. Cambridge has a good friend, Sasha.

Calling Heaven

How do we communicate with a deceased loved one or get an update on our favourite pet that crossed the Rainbow Bridge?

We call Heaven, of course! You can express feelings to the individual you are missing! Maybe you didn’t get to say I love you; I miss you or remember that time we? Calling Heaven, you can say what you want for however long you want.