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Airmail to the Moon

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:29:10 +0000

Ore Mae Cotton of Crabapple Orchard loses a tooth and searches for the “no good varmint” who stole it.

Alphabet from Z to A (with Much Confusion Along the Way)

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:33:45 +0000

There is lots of confusion in the English language. Some words sound alike but are not spelled alike. Some letters have no sound at all. This vocabulary builder reminds us that humor can be found even in an English lesson!

Bark, George

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:20:29 +0000

“Bark,” instructs George’s mother, but he responds, “Meow!” The problem is, George is a dog. So his mother repeats, “Bark.” But George responds, “Quack-quack.” Finally, George has to go to the vet, where he learns to bark. (But there’s still a surprise ending.)

But Not the Hippopotamus

jen — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:54:07 +0000

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Code of the Clans (Warriors Series)

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:42:37 +0000

The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed. An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders . The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders. A secret coup that led to a deputy’s new role. A medicine cat’s pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshed and many more never-before-told stories!

Dirt on My Shirt

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:28:41 +0000

In this hilarious collection of poems, comedian Jeff Foxworthy creates a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more. Here you’ll meet Cousin Lizzy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don’t go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid. Filled with sly humor and always affectionate, Dirt on My Shirt is sure to delight kids, big and little, everywhere.

Dogs on the Bed

admin — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:36:23 +0000

These dogs, these dogs! They’ll take over your space — but can’t be beat for warmth — as celebrated in this spirited story with humorous illustrations.

What’s a family to do when the bed is overrun by dogs? Move over, of course! In this rollicking, rhyming romp, Mom, Dad, and the kids settle in for a peaceful story before sleep — but their canine companions have other plans. Dog owners will recognize the familiar shenanigans pets engage in at bedtime: stretching out sideways, barking at outside noises no one else can hear, whining to be let out (and in again) all night long. But demands aside, adored dogs are still the coziest comforters around.

Don’t Fidget a Feather!

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:23:30 +0000

Here’s the ultimate book on competition! Duck and Gander challenge one another to see who can freeze in place the longest. Nothing makes them move, not even Fox who stuffs them into a bag and takes them home for dinner.

Don’t Make Me Laugh

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:19:47 +0000

Mr. Frimdimpny, an alligator, has made up some unusual rules. Rule #1, “Do Not Laugh!” is followed by Rule #2, “Do Not Even Smile.” If a reader breaks a rule, he or she must go back to the front of the book and begin reading again. Just try not to chuckle.

Double Fudge

cindy — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:18:06 +0000

Fudge is back and he’s discovered money in a big way. He’s making his own “Fudge Bucks,” dressing as a miser for Halloween and thumbing through catalogs before bed, choosing birthday and Christmas presents years in advance – much to the embarrassment of his family, especially older brother Peter, who’s just starting 7th grade. But things begin to change when the Hatchers discover their long-lost relatives, The Howie Hatchers of Honolulu, Hawaii – not exactly your everyday family. With new cousins, Flora and Fauna, and 4 year old Farley Drexel – yes, that’s right, another Farley Drexel! – the stage is set for a wild and wacky beginning to a new school year.

Fancy Nancy: Tea Parties

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:22:31 +0000

Fancy Nancy knows how to throw quite a bash. From what to serve, how to decorate, and which fun-filled activities to do with guests, this party-planning guide provides all the tips readers need for hosting any kind of tea party.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

jen — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:07:13 +0000

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves

Freckle Juice

cindy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:26:42 +0000

Nicky has freckles — they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. Sitting behind him in class, Andrew once counted eighty-six of them, and that was just a start! If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty.

One day after school, Andrew works up enough courage to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. When know-it-all Sharon overhears, she offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe — for fifty cents. It’s a lot of money, but Andrew is desperate. At home he carefully mixes the strange combination of ingredients. Then the unexpected happens…

Fudge-a-Mania

cindy — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:12:48 +0000

Peter Hatcher’s summer is not looking good.
First of all, Peter’s brother Fudge — the five-year-old human hurricane — has a plan: to marry Peter’s sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. Disgusting! Could anything be worse?
Yes. Peter’s parents have decided to rent a summer house next, door to the Tubman’s. Which means Peter will be stuck with Fudge and Sheila the Cootie Queen for three whole weeks!
Will Peter be able to survive the summer? It may not be the vacation of Peter’s dreams, but, as millions of Judy Blume fans know, it won’t be dull. When Fudge is around, anything can happen… and does!

Horton Hears a Who!

admin — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:03:24 +0000

You just saw the movie in theaters, now take the original book home. Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance–all wrapped up, thank goodness, in a comical and even absurd package. Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust, and spends much of the book trying to protect the infinitesimal creatures who live on it from the derision and trickery of other animals, who think their elephant friend has gone quite nutty. But worse is in store: an eagle carries away the clover in which Horton has placed the life-bearing speck, and “let that small clover drop somewhere inside / of a great patch of clovers a hundred miles wide!” Horton wins in the end, after persuading the “Who’s” to make as much noise as possible and prove their existence. This classic is not only fun, but a great way to introduce thoughtful children to essentially philosophical questions. How, after all, are we so sure there aren’t invisible civilizations floating by on every mote? — Richard Farr

How to Eat Fried Worms

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:25:24 +0000

Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. The worms are supplied by his opponent, whose motto is “The bigger and juicier, the better!” At first Billy’s problem is whether or not he can swallow the worm placed before him, even with a choice of condiments from peanut butter to horseradish. But later it looks as if Billy will win, and the challenge becomes getting to the worm to eat it. Billy’s family, after checking with the doctor, takes everything in stride. They even help Billy through his gastronomic ordeal, which twists and turns with each new day, leaving the outcome of the bet continually in doubt.

I, Crocodile

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:26:28 +0000

A crocodile with an attitude, whose greatest joy is overeating, is taken from Egypt to Paris as a souvenir for Napoleon. Marcellino’s paintings fill each page with colorful images. Read it aloud!

If You’re Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:31:51 +0000

Funny and often touching, Dakos’s poems about life at school will get your class through virtually any situation with good humor.

It’s Raining Pigs & Noodles

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:49:37 +0000

In this rollicking volume of verse, more than 100 poems are packed with Prelutsky’s zany humor.

Prelutsky is a stretcher of language, a champion of wit, and an expander of children’s imaginations. James Stevenson’s hilarious black-and-white drawings only add to the fun.

Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:57:29 +0000

Ivy and Bean, “BFFs,” are back in a new adventure. Bean is upset when her parents decide that Nancy, her 11-year-old sister, will be her babysitter for the afternoon, so she flags down Ivy with a T-shirt with SOS on it from her bedroom window. Together they find a way to get into the attic without Nancy finding out, but get locked in. All ends well with Ivy and Bean blackmailing Nancy to keep quiet about her trying their mother’s makeup. Bean is a typical little sister with a big imagination. The story line and antics of the characters resemble Sara Pennypacker’s “Clementine” series (Hyperion). The frequent black-and-white Chinese ink illustrations capture the mood and carefree attitude of the story well. Early chapter-book readers will enjoy this installment in this lighthearted series.

James and the Giant Peach

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:29:05 +0000

When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it’s as big as a house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of marvelous oversized friends — Old Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more.

After years of feeling like an outsider in the house of his despicable Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, James has finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the exciting adventure begins!

Kaline Klattermaster’s Tree House

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:36:40 +0000

Kaline Klattermaster LOVES his mom. ADORES his mom. But his mom can be, well, a bit forgetful sometimes. A bit lax. A bit…CRAZY. For instance, she’s a bit crazy when she leaves him in the tub for THREE HOURS. Or gives him a chicken leg for breakfast…or forgets that he needs to go to school. AND he’s not completely sure his mother understands how time works.
She’s been even a bit MORE CRAZY since his dad left. So it’s a very good thing that the folks in Kaline’s tree house are not so crazy. They understand him. They don’t mind that he sometimes HAS to play his pretend bugle, and, of course, they are FULL of good advice on how to handle bullies. His mom hints that the tree house is imaginary. Kaline is UNCONVINCED.

Loony Laughs and Riddles

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:19:57 +0000

This comic collection captures the loony side of everything: morning and nighttime, clothes, work, animals, vacations, the seasons. These wacky jokes and riddles cover a range of topics, from dinosaurs to cars, turning them all into pure fun. Why did the boy put a banana peel next to his bed? So he could slip out of bed in the morning. What do you say to someone who has an egg on his head? The yolk’s on you! A man opened a dresser and a dozen people fell out. Why? Because it was a Missing Persons Bureau. Every one of these hundreds of quips is sidesplitting!

Magykal Papers

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:16:25 +0000

Enter the world of Septimus Heap with this collection of previously unpublished papers.

This rich compendium includes: The private journals of Septimus, Jenna, and Marcia Overstrand. The best—and worst—places to eat as described in The Egg-on-Toast Restaurant Guide. Sirius Weazal’s Speedy Guides to the Palace, the Wizard Tower, and Wizard Way. Excerpts from the Pigeon Post Biography series and the Heaps of History series. Alther Mella’s Guide to Being Dead: Ten Handy Rules for New Ghosts. Beautiful maps, quirky flyers, funny letters, and much more!

Marley Goes to School

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:11:40 +0000

It’s the first day of school, and Cassie is all set to go. So is her dog, Marley! Although he’s told to stay, Marley digs a tunnel out of the backyard and sniffs his way to school. As he roams the halls looking for Cassie, he finds trouble instead. From wolfing down hot dogs in the cafeteria to setting free a bunch of mice in science class, Marley won’t stop until he locates his best friend. This lovable and rowdy dog may not be much of an academic, but he’s full of school spirit!

Packed with action and hilarious Marley bad-boy antics, this follow-up to the bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! and A Very Marley Christmas will leave readers howling for more. Awooo!

Marley: A Dog Like No Other

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:20:50 +0000

John Grogan wrote this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me just for kids. In his own words, here is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of how this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family.

Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. With an appetite for nearly anything he can get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry, Marley is always getting into trouble. Some may say he’s the world’s worst dog.

But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger-than-life personality irresistible. With unconditional love and loyalty, he brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and teaches them what really matters in life.

Max

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:56:54 +0000

Another character who doesn’t seem to fit in is Max. The son of legendary heroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, he is expected to become a superhero. But unlike his parents, Max doesn’t quickly learn to fly. Prodding and teasing do not speed up the process. It’s only when flying is required to save a helpless creature that Max takes to the air. This brightly colored book offers hope to other late bloomers.

Miles to Go

jen — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:45:44 +0000

In Miles to Go, Miley offers an honest, humorous, and often touching story of one girl’s coming-of-age–from private moments with her pappy to off-roading with her dad, Billy Ray, to her run-ins with mean girls. Miley talks about suffering through drama and heartbreak and coming out the other end unscathed (relatively). And now for the first time, she will discuss itall-the milestones still left to reach (driver’s license! voting!), dreams to live out (travel to Asia! find true love!), and the lessons to be learned (remembernig to enjoy every moment!). This is a truly unique look inside the world of one of today’s biggest and brightest stars as she tackles looking back and moving forward.

Mouse and the Motorcycle

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:47:16 +0000

“Boy!” said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. “Boy, oh boy!” Feeling that this was an important moment in his life, he took hold of the handgrips. They felt good and solid beneath his paws. Yes, this motorcycle was a good machine all right. Ralph the mouse ventures out from behind the piney knothole in the wall of his hotel-room home, scrambles up the telephone wire to the end table, and climbs aboard the toy motorcycle left there by a young guest. His thrill ride does not last long. The ringing telephone startles Ralph, and he and the motorcycle take a terrible fall – right to the bottom of a metal wastebasket. Luckily, Keith, the owner of the motorcycle, returns to find his toy. Keith rescues Ralph and teaches him how to ride the bike. Thus begins a great friendship and many awesome adventures. Once a mouse can ride a motorcyle … almost anything can happen!

My Little Sister Ate One Hare

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:24:08 +0000

Here’s an absurd tale that causes children to groan and laugh simultaneously. On almost every page it repeats, “We thought she’d throw up then and there.” See if your students can remember what she ate first, second, and so on.