Marie-Louise Gay
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The wide-awake preschooler recruits his older sister, Stella, to help him find their missing dog so he can go to sleep. As Stella patiently accompanies him throughout the house, suggesting places the pet might be, alert readers will see the little hound hidden in each picture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In their third adventure, Stella and her little brother cross a field and a creek before spending the day in the forest. Butterflies, snakes, rocks, and sheep provide fuel for SamUs curious-little-brother questions and StellaUs big-sister answers as they explore the outdoor world. Full-color illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2010, c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Stella and her brother Sam explore the wonders of the natural world as they see the sky, sun, stars, and rising moon and as they encounter tree frogs, bats, fireflies, and raccoons.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This hilarious collection of illustrated stories gives us a glimpse into the things children wonder about every day. What do cats really see? What do trees talk about? Should you make funny faces on a windy day? Do worms rule the world? Do mothers always tell the truth? Do snails have nightmares?"--Goodreads.com.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Answers many of the questions the author receives from children on writing, including where she gets her ideas, how she learned to draw, and how many books she can write in one day.
Author
Series
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the first new Stella book in four years - in a series that has sold two million copies in ten languages - Stella introduces little brother Sam to the pleasures of reading. Sam is as busy and worried as ever, and Stella almost always has her nose in a book these days, but she finds time to help him out, while sharing her new pastime with contagious enthusiasm.
Sam has gathered a wagonload of branches to build a doghouse for Fred, and he wonders...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Finn and his younger brothers, Leo and Ooley, love reading stories about animals living in forests, on mountains or in the arctic. "When I grow up," says Finn, "I want to see wild animals and strange birds." "Why wait?" asks Leo. And so they set out in the snow on the Three Brothers' Wild Animal Safari. In their grandfather's time, the forest was full of animals -- but today the forest is quiet. Where have the animals gone?"--
13) Hopscotch
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When her family must move once more, Ophelia uses her imagination to make magic out of a scary situation. Giant rabbits with sharp teeth circle the old motel where they are staying. Ophelia can also hear crow-witches cackling from the trees. And when it's time to go to her new school, she encounters an ogre who blocks the road with his giant ogre laughs. But most frightening of all is when Ophelia is left in her new class and realizes that everyone...
Author
Series
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What are you doing, Sam?" calls Stella.
Sam and his dog, Fred, are creating joyful havoc throughout the house. Be it snorkeling in the bathtub, teaching Fred to read or roll over, or cooking up a pancake feast, they are having a marvelous time. Of course, Stella joins in the fun as she observes the inventive antics of Sam and his beloved companion.
In this wonderful addition to the Stella and Sam series, Marie-Louise Gay has created another charming...
15) I'm not Sydney!
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Hanging upside down in a tree, Sydney imagines he is a sleepy, sun-bathing sloth. And that's where Sami finds him. Sami thinks sloths are too slow, so she scampers up the tree and becomes a spider monkey. 'Fast is fun!' she chatters. 'Fast is best!' And that’s where Edward finds them… One after another, the neighborhood kids wander by and slip into a shared imaginative world where leaves and giant flowers unfurl, playing, laughing, teasing...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Caramba's troublesome little brother Henry learns to fly and breaks free from the string Caramba has tied around his waist, and it is dark when Caramba and his friend Portia finally find the little boy, clinging to a tree branch and very relieved to be rescued.
18) Good Night Sam
Author
Publisher
GROUNDWOOD BOOKS
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
NN ILLUS. $8.00. 20109044746. BROTHERS & SISTERS. DN
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
The friends have to discover what is annoying both of them when Catina chatters during their canoe ride when Houndsley wants to enjoy the sounds of nature, and Houndsley balks at going on a bike ride with Catina.