Books
Peter Brown wrote this trilogy about Roz, a shipwrecked unit who becomes the adoptive mother of a gosling; it became a hit DreamWorks film in 2024
What is the Wild Robot?
This genre of fiction, often associated with authors like R.L. Stine, aims to provide 'goosebumps' by evoking feelings of dread or fear.
What are Scarry Stories?
Observed annually in October, this awareness campaign was founded to honor fallen DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena and encourages a drug-free lifestyle
What is Red Ribbon Week?
In this delicious library competition. Students transform their favorite book character into a cookie.
What is the Gingerbread Book Character Contest?
When she isn’t in the library, Ms. Mandy loves spending her weekends outdoors participating in this relaxing water activity, waiting for a bite on her line.
What is fishing?
In a 2023 book by Jon Klassen, a girl named Otilla befriends this skeletal remains of a head that lives in a giant castle.
What is The Skull?
This genre of literature features stories set in the past, combining real historical events or figures with fictional characters and dialogue
What is historical fiction?
Often a highlight of Red Ribbon Week, this is the formal written promise or 'contract' students sign to show their commitment to staying drug-free.
What is a Pledge?
These two Bald Eagles are the star residents of Big Bear Lake, California, and Ms. Mandy loves sharing her passion for their nest-cam adventures with her students.
Who are Jackie and Shadow?
Ms. Mandy has a blast dressing up these trendy, mischievous-looking forest creatures with pointed ears and serrated teeth in new outfits every month.
What is a Labubu?
In this Caldecott Honor book by Aaron Reynolds, a rabbit named Jasper believes he is being stalked by his favorite orange root vegetables.
What is Creepy Carrots!?
In this genre, characters might travel to Narnia through a wardrobe or attend Hogwarts to learn how to cast spells
What is Fantasy?
This national day of action encourages students to stand up against the tobacco industry and promotes a future free from nicotine and vaping.
What is Take Down Tobacco?
During this special school week, students focus on the good acts they see others perform each day and strive to do helpful, friendly things themselves.
What is Kindness Week?
s. Mandy has noticed that this two-digit number has become a total fad lately, and seeing it everywhere is starting to drive her nuts! .
What is 6-7?
In this 2024 work by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris, readers are invited to imagine what lies ahead, from the next minute to the next millennium
What is The Future Book?
This genre relies on irony and exaggeration to make readers laugh. Jeff Kinney series where Greg Heffley’s bad luck and 'Cheese Touch' mishaps provide the comedy.
What is Humor?
Created by a student the 2025 Red Ribbon Week theme uses a gaming metaphor to encourage students to make healthy choices to complete their life's picture.
What is 'Life is a Puzzle: Solve it Drug Free?
There is nothing like the excitement of students when they get to bring their money to the library to shop for the newest stories and coolest posters at this event.
What is the Book Fair?
This 'rosy' hue is Ms. Mandy's top pick for her favorite color.
What is pink?
Melissa Sweet wrote and illustrated this Sibert Medal-winning book about Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is Balloons Over Broadway?
Unlike a standard novel, this format uses a sequence of panels and speech bubbles to tell a complete story from beginning to end
What is a a graphic novel?
To 'love' these two vital organs, it's recommended to eat a balanced diet, stay active through exercise, and get 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night.
What is 'Love your Heart, Love your Lungs?
Ms. Mandy’s favorite part of the day is sharing fun stories with you and seeing your smiles and laughter as the characters come to life.
What is story time?
If Ms. Mandy is picking out her absolute favorite meal, she’s likely headed to a restaurant for this Japanese dish involving fresh fish, rice, and sometimes seaweed.
What is sushi?