Boxitects

Boxitects
Author: Kim Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0358166942

A STEAM-centered, adorably illustrated picture book about Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitect who creates extraordinary things out of ordinary cardboard boxes. Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what she makes out of boxes. But there’s a new kid at Maker School: Simone. Simone is good at everything, and worst of all, she’s a boxitect too. When the annual Maker Match is held, Meg and Simone are paired as a team but can’t seem to stop arguing. When their extraordinary project turns into a huge disaster, they must find a way to join creative forces, lift each other up, and work together.

Boxitects

Boxitects
Author: Kim Smith
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1328477207

Meg goes to Maker School to hone her talent for building with boxes, but when Simone, another boxitect, arrives they become so competitive they nearly fail in the annual Maker Match.

Federico and the Wolf

Federico and the Wolf
Author: Rebecca J. Gomez
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1328567788

A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms.

Be a Maker

Be a Maker
Author: Katey Howes
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1541546849

How many things can you make in a day? A tower, a friend, a change? Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make—and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message.

Beryl's Box

Beryl's Box
Author: Lisa Taylor
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780812016734

Despite having a room full of beautiful toys, Penelope finds playing with Beryl and her cardboard box an extraordinary adventure.

School of Rock

School of Rock
Author:
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683692675

For those about to read . . . we salute you! The zany and much-beloved comedy-musical film about pint-sized rockers sticking it to the man is now an adorable picture book! It’s just another ordinary day at Horace Green Prep School, and the students think they’re getting just another ordinary substitute teacher. Instead, Dewey Finn, a washed-up musician with dreams of greatness, whisks them away on a totally rocking adventure. After Dewey hears the kids practicing in music class, he discovers how talented they are and realizes he has another chance at his greatest dream: winning the Battle of the Bands. But when the parents discover what Dewey has been teaching their kids, will the School of Rock even be able to compete? With all the iconic moments and laugh-out-loud lines from the film included, the book's charm and spirit shines on every page. This delightful story of a diverse and passionate group of children coming into their own is a must-have for fans of the film, parents of musical kids, and anyone who’s ever stuck it to the man!

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Author:
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2017-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683690117

Steven Spielberg’s classic sci-fi story of interplanetary friendship makes a perfect picture book for the whole family. When E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in theaters back in 1982, its bittersweet story enchanted millions and the film surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Now the cinematic blockbuster is transformed into an illustrated storybook, with colorful, adorable drawings by Kim Smith. Here is a story you can’t help but love: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a boy in need of a friend. Together they find a way to help E.T. get back home. Along the way, both child and alien learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination. This is the perfect read-along story for children, their parents, and E.T. fans across the universe.

Not a Box

Not a Box
Author: Antoinette Portis
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Boxes
ISBN: 9780007254804

From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical.

The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)
Author: Brenda Maier
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338257161

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* "The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred reviewRuby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build."Then I'll learn," she says.And she does!When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh.With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!

In the City

In the City
Author: Lipniewska Dominika
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781787080317

With bold and distinctive graphics and lots of detail for children to explore, Dominika Lipniewska takes us on a magical journey through the day in the life of a city.