Noisy Nora

Noisy Nora
Author:
Publisher: New York ; Toronto : Scholastic Book Services
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1984
Genre: Attention-seeking
ISBN: 9780590714365

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.

Noisy Nora

Noisy Nora
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2000-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0140567283

It's tough being the middle mouse. No one's paying any attention to Nora, so she decides to do something her family can't ignore: make noise. Nora slams windows, bangs doors, and upsets furniture, to no avail. It's not until she crashes out the door--and the house goes strangely silent--that her family realizes: a noisy Nora is much better than no Nora at all."A wonderful story." --Booklist

Time-Out for Sophie

Time-Out for Sophie
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-01-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101655518

Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother. Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor. Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile. Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses. And then it’s time out for Sophie! Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take her place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora. Sophie's adorable antics will strike a chord with children and parents alike.

Nora's Chicks

Nora's Chicks
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2022-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536231037

From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes a reassuring story about new beginnings and making friends. Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier. The prairie is very different from the forested hills Nora is used to. Most of all, it’s lonely. Papa has the cows he sings to as he milks them. Baby brother Milo has a dog to follow him wherever he goes. But Nora has no one and nothing to call her own until Papa brings home a dozen chicks and two geese. Nora names each one, and they follow her everywhere — even to church! But what will happen when one of her beloved chicks goes missing?

Noisy Breakfast

Noisy Breakfast
Author: Ellen Blonder
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1994
Genre: Big books
ISBN: 9780590275590

Cracking eggs and rattling dishes are some of the sounds heard as two friends prepare breakfast.

You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!

You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101999519

Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn. You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells's strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.

William Wakes Up

William Wakes Up
Author: Linda Ashman
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368051510

William and his animal friends have had the whole winter to nap. Now it's time for them to wake up and welcome a very special guest. There's lots to do to get ready, from scrubbing the floors to decorating the house to baking a tasty treat. But it's so hard to leave a cozy bed. . . . Will everyone get up in time to do their part? This book's gentle rhymes and humorous illustrations full of signs of spring will make it a little easier to wait for the first warm days of the season.

Are We Still Friends?

Are We Still Friends?
Author: Ruth Horowitz
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545646006

Beatrice and Abel are the finest of friends. Beatrice raises bees. Abel grows apples. In summer, they gather sticky, sweet honey together, and in fall, they harvest ripe, red fruit. They make a perfect pair in every season, and so do the bees and the trees.Until one spring morning, Abel startles a bee--ZING!--and gets stung. "WHEE HEE HEE!" he cries. But Beatrice hears only the silly sounds and laughs. OUCH! Is their friendship strong and steady enough to weather the stinging words and messy quarrel that stem from misunderstanding?Friendship and nature form the perfect pair in this warm and winsome celebration of teamwork, ecology, and the art of saying "I'm sorry."

Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!

Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780061921124

"Guess what happened at school today!" Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Harry isn't being a good classmate! He's disrupting Friendly Circle, causing accidents, and upsetting the class. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Harry learn to respect personal space? Beloved picture book author-illustrator Rosemary Wells brings her signature humor and trademark knack for understanding young readers to this new series, perfect for classroom use or for reading and sharing at home.

Dinosaur Club: The T-Rex Attack

Dinosaur Club: The T-Rex Attack
Author: Rex Stone
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0744063647

Travel back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Children will be inspired to discover the prehistoric world with this edge-of-your-seat adventure dinosaur storybook. Dino-crazy kids can follow Jamie and Tess on a prehistoric adventure of a lifetime where they meet Wanna — a new dinosaur friend. However, they soon learn that not all dinosaurs are so friendly when they encounter the T.rex — the King of the dinosaurs! This beautiful children’s dinosaur book for 5-year-olds and up contains: • Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text • Plenty of humor and delightful dinosaur fun facts • Reference material that contextualizes each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files and glossaries Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He's a member of the Dinosaur Club — a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. While exploring Ammonite Bay, Jamie meets Tess, a fellow Dinosaur Club member. Tess shows Jamie her favorite place — a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They see a strange tunnel at the back and go through it together. You won’t believe what they discover next — actual dinosaurs! Learn all about dinosaurs and the prehistoric world in this first installment of DK's new children’s book series. A beautiful marriage of fiction and fact, Dinosaur Club is a modern revision of the popular Dinosaur Cove series fully updated for a new audience, featuring a brand new premise, new characters, totally new artwork throughout, and all the latest dinosaur information and discoveries. At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "The Dino Files" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes and a vocabulary list, the value of this educational book is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Add Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge, to your collection next, and keep an eye out for the next releases due in 2022, Dinosaur Club: Saving a Stegosaurus and Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus.