Common Thread: New Places and Things

Sub-Category 1: The Zoo

Book Cover	Title	Author/ Illustrator	Age/ Grade	Copyright/ Publisher	Abstract
	The Biggest Shadow in the Zoo	Jack Kent	Ages 3-5	Parents Magazine Press New York 1981	Goober the elephant lives in the zoo.  This story goes through an even in his life.
	Curious George Visits the Zoo	Margret Rey / Alan J. Shalleck	Ages 4 and up	Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1985	Curious George goes to the zoo. This book explains his adventure at the zoo.
	Barney goes to the Zoo	Linda Cress Dowdy/ Karen Malzeke McDonald	ages 4 to 8	Scholastic, Inc. New York 1993	Barney goes to the zoo and sees some of the animals that one might see at the zoo.
	Miss Moo goes to the Zoo	Kelly Graves/Liisa Chauncy Guida	ages 4 to 8	Scholastic, Inc. New York 1997	Miss Moo meets all the animals of the zoo.
	My Little Friend goes to the Zoo	Evelyn Finnegan/ Margret Bruno	ages 4 to 8	My Little Friend Pr 1999	A story that introduces children to the zoo.

Sub-Category 2: The Circus

Book Cover	Title	Author/ Illustrator	Age/ Grade	Copyright/ Publisher	Abstract
	Clifford at the Circus	Norman Bridwell	Ages 3 and up	Scholastic, Inc.  New York 1985	Clifford goes to the circus and becomes  part of the acts. In the end he saves the day.
	Spot goes to the Circus	Eric Hill	Ages 2 and up	Puffin Books  New York 1986	Spot chases his ball through the seens of a circus.  Most pages have a flip up part to help the student get involved.
	Pippi goes to the Circus	Astrid Lindgren/ Michael Chesworth	Ages 4 and up	Puffin Books New York 1998	Pippi  goes to the circus.   Pippi sees the different parts of the circus.
	Thomas goes to the Circus	Josie Yee	Ages 2 and up	Random House New York 2000	Thomas the train arrives at the circus.
	Engelbert Joins the Circus	Tom Paxton/ Roberta Wilson	Ages 2 and up	Morrow Junior Books New York 1997	Engelbert joins the circus and becomes a star.

Sub-Category 3:  A Party

Book Cover	Title	Author/ Illustrator	Age/ Grade	Copyright/ Publisher	Abstract
	Curious George goes to a Costume Party	Margret Rey and H.A. Rey/Martha Weston	ages 2 and up	Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 2001	Curious George goes to a Halloween Costume party and he searches for a costume.
	Spot goes to a party	Eric Hill	ages 2 and up	G. P. Putnam's Sons  New York 1992	Spot goes to a party with his friends and they all dress up.
	When Elephant goes to a party	Sonia Levitin/ Jeff Seaver	ages 4 to 8	Rising Moon 2001	This book portrays what a great time that Elephant has at the party.
	Mrs. Twiggenbothem goes to  a Party	Emily King/ Rick Incrocci	ages 4 to 8	Kregel Publication 2003	It is better to give than to receive is Mrs. Twiggenbothem's message in the form of a party.
	Tiny Rabbit goes to a Birthday Party	John Wallace	ages 4 to 8	Holiday House 2000	Tiny Rabbit prepares for the party.

Sub-Category 4: School

Book Cover	Title	Author/ Illustrator	Age/ Grade	Copyright/ Publisher	Abstract
	The Berenstain Bears go to School	Stan and Jan Berenstain	ages 4 and up	Random House New York 1978	Little sister begins school and has a rough beginning but soon likes school.
	Spot goes to School	Eric Hill	ages 2 and up	G.P. Putnam's Sons New York 1984	Spot begins school and has a tough start but all ends well.
	David goes to School	David Shannon	ages 2 and up	Jacket Illustrations/ Blue Sky Press New York 1999	David goes to school and causes a little trouble but it all works out.
	Pippi goes to School	Astrid Lindgren/ Michael Chesworth	ages 3 and up	Puffin Books  New York 1998	Pippin begins school.
	Huggly goes to School	Tedd Arnold	ages 2 and up	Scholastic, Inc.  Broadway NY 2000	Huggly starts school which is hard to do for a Monster from under the bed.

Sub-Category 5: Misc

Book Cover	Title	Author/ Illustrator	Age/ Grade	Copyright/ Publisher	Abstract
	Barney and BJ goe to the Police Station	Mark Bernthal/Dennis Full	ages 4 to 8	Lyrick Publishing Broadway NY	Barney and BJ explore what the Police station have to offer.
	Barney goes to the Dentist	Linda Cress Dowdy/Dennis Full	ages 4 to 8	Lyrick Publishing Broadway NY	Barney goes to the denist and has a visit to help familiarize children with what a Dentist office might be like.
	Curious George at that Fire Station	Margret Rey/ Alan Shalleck	ages 4 to 8	Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1985	Curious George has an adventure at the firestation.
	Sock Monkey goes to Hollywood: a star is bathed	Cece Bell	ages 4 to 8	Candlewick Press Cambridge, Mass 2003	Sock Monkey visits Hollywood only to be discovered.
	Curious George goes to the Beach	H. A. Rey	ages 4 to 8	Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1999	Curious George has an adventure at the beach.