A Boy Named George

A Boy Named George
Author: Jake Hatch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781095694398

When George discovers a mysterious remote control in his attic, he can't resist pressing the buttons to see what will happen. But not even George, with his wild imagination, can guess what adventures are in store! This whimsical story was written by an elementary school student for his school's annual story festival and illustrated by his grandfather.

A Boy Named George

A Boy Named George
Author: Shanon Heath
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781461148401

A childrens' book about the life and times of George Washington as told by a father to his young son. The story describes Washington and the events that occured during his lifetime which helped lead to the formation of the United States of America.

George

George
Author: Alex Gino
Publisher: Scholastic Fiction
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407161164

"Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable book, full of love, wonder, hope, and the importance of getting to be who you were meant to be. You must read this." - David Levithan, author of Every Day and editor of George. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part . . . because she's a boy.

All Boys Aren't Blue

All Boys Aren't Blue
Author: George M. Johnson
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0374312729

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. A New York Times Bestseller! Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Today Show, and MSNBC feature stories From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults. (Johnson used he/him pronouns at the time of publication.) Velshi Banned Book Club Indie Bestseller Teen Vogue Recommended Read Buzzfeed Recommended Read People Magazine Best Book of the Summer A New York Library Best Book of 2020 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 ... and more!

Curious George and the Birthday Surprise

Curious George and the Birthday Surprise
Author: H. A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2003-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547342179

When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he is planning a surprise, of course George is curious. Before long George finds a hat, noisemakers, decorations, and games. It must be a birthday! But whose birthday is it? That’s the surprise! This paperback edition now includes a maze and a birthday vocabulary seek-and-find.

Oh No, George!

Oh No, George!
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536227781

George tries very hard to be a good dog, but he is tempted to eat the delicious cake on the kitchen table, chase the cats, and dig up the flowers.

A Boy Named Martin

A Boy Named Martin
Author: George Mathewson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2014-07-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781500603250

This is the story of a farm boy from Central New York State, Martin Clark, who enlists in the Union army in 1863 in the middle of the Civil War. He then proceeds to fight in at least 8 major battles, including the final battle at Appomattox, Virginia. Amazingly, he meets General Grant, the Commanding General of the Union Army, and also sees President Lincoln, who surprisingly is found just behind the Union battle line following a major Confederate attack. He also sees General Sheridan, survives the War, returns to farming after the War, and lives to be 86 years old.

Winston & George

Winston & George
Author: John Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781592701452

Relates the special friendship between a rascally plover bird and a patient crocodile.

George the Drummer Boy

George the Drummer Boy
Author: Nathaniel Benchley
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1987-02-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064441067

More than two hundred years ago, Boston belonged to the British. George was a drummer boy with the King's soldiers there. He wanted to be friends with the people of Boston. But they did not like the soldiers. They shouted and threw things at them. One night, George and the other soldiers were sent on a secret mission. They crossed the river and headed toward Concord. George had no idea that this was the start of the American Revolution. In this I Can Read Book, Don Bolognese's vibrant pictures capture the drama and humor of Nathaniel Benchley's exciting story.

Bark, George

Bark, George
Author: Jules Feiffer
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1999-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062051857

"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. And so is his mother, who repeats, "Bark, George." And George goes, "Quack, quack." What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious new picture book from Jules Feiffer.