Tiger Moth and the Dragon Kite Contest

Tiger Moth and the Dragon Kite Contest
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2006-08-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781598890563

Tiger Moth and Kung Pow are celebrating the chinese New Year. Will the kite-flying contest end in sky-high disaster?

Tiger Moth

Tiger Moth
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1434230325

"Every bug in school asks Tiger Moth for his superhero help. And like a moth to a flame, this Insect Ninja can't resist aiding insects in need. He fends off foul stinkbugs, takes on the rotten Fruit Fly Boys, and battles the evil mastermind Weevil--all while trying to survive the perils of fourth grade."--Back cover.

Tiger Moth

Tiger Moth
Author: Scott Sonneborn
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434232832

Honey Bee is set on taking over the school by turning the students into zom-bees who will elect her class president--and when even Tiger Moth, insect ninja, is infected by her venom, it is up to Kung Pow, his apprentice, to find a way to stop the wicked bee.

A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics

A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics
Author: Scott Robins
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-05-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1440229961

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." --Author Emilie Buchwald Filled with beautifully illustrated reviews and a wealth of recommendations, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics lovingly and thoughtfully reveals a world of graphic novels sure to capture the imagination and curiosity of your child. Children's literature experts and library professionals Scott Robins and Snow Wildsmith select and review 100 age-appropriate books, and recommend another 750 titles for children from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade in this full-color, first-of-its-kind guide. You'll also find an educator's bibliography, website recommendations, and a bounty of resources to make this magical journey informative as well as delightful. Jeff Smith and Vijaya Iyer, producers of the highly acclaimed and award-winning Bone series, provide a Foreword for the book.

Robot Rampage

Robot Rampage
Author: Scott Nickel
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2006-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781598892277

The new transfer student's science fair project, a giant robot, grows huge and goes on a rampage before Buzz can stop it, and when he does, he learns the new student's out-of-this-world secret.

Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids

Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids
Author: Michele Gorman
Publisher: Linworth
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Provides an introduction to graphic novels for both school and public librarians.

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 1022
Release: 2009
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316052604

A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.