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Oliver Jeffers, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
An unnamed young girl looks through a supposedly haunted house for ghosts that are difficult to spot. She invites readers to take part in the hide-and-seek search. The book combines the girl’s investigation with a playful ghost hunt inside the house, using translucent pages alongside drawings and black-and-white photographs.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her StoriesAnnette Bay PimentelThis picture-book biography portrays Pura Belpré as a storyteller and librarian whose work helped pioneer bilingual storytimes. It begins with the cuentos shared by her grandmother and follows Belpré’s connection to tales from her native Puerto Rico. Those stories captivate audiences and bring children into her Harlem branch library, tracing the legacy of her work with stories and libraries.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Library (Mr. Tiffin’s Classroom series)Margaret McNamaraJake is reluctant to read, but a visit with Librarian Beck helps him find a book about woodworking. The book captures his attention and leads him to make a special project. Set among Mr. Tiffin’s students, the story connects a child’s encounter with a librarian and a subject that interests him to his growing engagement with a book and a hands-on creation.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Too Small TolaAtinukeThree short stories introduce Tola, who lives in a Lagos apartment with her clever sister Moji, fast brother Dapo, and bossy Grandmommy. Though Tola is small, she carries a basket of groceries home from the market and counts Grandmommy’s change. Her everyday adventures take place among neighbors in the busy city. The stories focus on Tola’s family life and her ability to meet the challenges that come her way.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details