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Fish Face (Kids of the Polk Street School)

Fish Face (Kids of the Polk Street School)

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Making friends with the new girl in her class is hard for Emily after she replaces Emily as the fastest runner and steals her lucky unicorn.

Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #3)

Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #3)

by Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey

The Bailey Elementary third graders are at it again . . . and the janitor has had it. His replacement, Mr. Jolly, keeps the school magically clean and as cold as the North Pole. Now the kids are beginning to suspect Mr. Jolly may be . . . Santa Claus! Illustrated.

Junie B. Jones Is A Party Animal (Junie B. Jones 10, paper)

Junie B. Jones Is A Party Animal (Junie B. Jones 10, paper)

by Barbara Park

Lucille is having a sleepover party, and Junie B. Jones can't wait! That's because Lucille lives in her richie nanna's big giant house. But before Mother and Daddy will let her go, Junie B. has to learn all the rules of spending the night. Like no running. And no head-butting. And no talking back to the nanna. Only, what kind of dull party is that? Surely Junie B. will find some way to make things... (more)

Jessica

by Kevin Henkes

"There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. Nobody could see Jessica -- except Ruthie. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!

Playhouse

by Robert Munsch

Rene loves to play "pretend." After convincing her dad to build her a playhouse, a play barn, and play farm animals, Rene feels something is missing--people! She wants a play mommy and a play daddy to go along with her new playhouse. But Rene's parents don't like the idea, and so she creates cutout-parents from cardboard instead. Her parents cleverly put a stop to Rene's bossiness when a playdaughter takes Rene's... (more)

Esio Trot (Novel)

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr. Hoppy is too shy to approach Mrs. Silver, until one day he comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. But it's going to take one hundred and forty tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic. "This celebrated, splendidly matched... (more)

Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream (Marilyn Burns Brainy Day Books)

Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream (Marilyn Burns Brainy Day Books)

by Cindy Neuschwander

Amanda Bean loves to count everything, from the books in the library to the popcorn in her bowl. If only she could count faster! Her teacher tries to persuade her of the virtues of multiplication, but Amanda remains unconvinced--until she has an amazing dream. Full color.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

by Patty Lovell

"Leave it to Molly to transform all her 'faults' into marvelous talents.. . . <Catrow's> pictures fill the pages with wild perspectives, goofy-looking kids, and hilarious details. . . . Leaves readers with the feeling that anything can be accomplished if you are the best person you can be and make the most of your gifts." ( Kirkus Reviews ) "What keeps the storytelling fresh is the crisp prose and the... (more)

Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!

Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!

by Judith Viorst

It's hard being practically perfect and having the world's messiest younger sister. Big sister is constantly urging Sophie to be neat -- "like me, Olivia" -- but whether at home, at school, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or even at the beach, Sophie is a disaster. Still, as big brother, Jake, and their parents keep reminding Olivia, Sophie does have some redeeming qualities. Sophie joins the legendary... (more)

A Cloak For The Dreamer (Brainy Day Books)

A Cloak For The Dreamer (Brainy Day Books)

by Aileen Friedman

In an entertaining introduction to the concept of geometry, a tailor's son attempts to create a cloak with only circles, with unfortunate results, and then works with his brothers to find a shape that works.

The Class Election from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #3)

The Class Election from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #3)

by Mike Thaler

Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES!Hubie is running for president against Doris. Hubie doesn't think he stands a chance against Doris and the free ice cream that's she's giving away to voters. Mix that in with the fact that he has to do lots of crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch... (more)

Next Stop, New York City! The Polk Street Kids on Tour (Polk Street Special, Book 9)

Next Stop, New York City! The Polk Street Kids on Tour (Polk Street Special, Book 9)

by Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims

Ms. Rooney and her class tour the Big Apple, where they see the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History, visit the Bronx Zoo, and journey to the Statue of Liberty. Original."

Elephant Walk (Disney's Animal Kingdom)

by Jean Craighead George

Young readers gain a peek at the world of African elephants through the eyes of one endearing baby elephant.

Classroom At The End Of The Hall

by Douglas Evans

In nine stories about the peculiar happenings at W. T. Melon Elementary, Roger is granted three wishes by a chalk dust genie, tidy Emily meets the Messy Desk Pest, and more. Reprint. PW. AB. "

Elmer (Elmer Books)

by David McKee

Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense... (more)

Three Pigs, One Wolf, Seven Magic Shapes (level 3) (Scholastic Reader, Math)

Three Pigs, One Wolf, Seven Magic Shapes (level 3) (Scholastic Reader, Math)

by Grace Maccarone

Tells the story of three pigs who acquire some magic shapes, which they use for various purposes, some smart and some not so smart. Includes a section with related activities.

How Big Is a Foot?

by Rolf Myller

Thrown in jail because the bed he made for the Queen is too small, an apprentice comes upwith a more accurate way of measuring size.

Paul Bunyan

by Steven Kellogg

Who was the largest baby ever born in the state of Maine? Who dug the Great Lakes? Who gouged out the Grand Canyon? Why, Paul Bunyan, of course, America's finest, fastest, funniest lumberman and favorite tall-tale hero.

Baby Duck's New Friend

by Frank Asch

Fun, friendship, and adventure! Baby Duck's mama warns him not to swim past the old stone bridge unless he's with a duck who can fly. Luckily, Baby Duck meets what appears to be the perfect new friend--it can swim and fly, and it isn't afraid of anything. The two of them make an incredible journey to the sea. And when Baby Duck has to find his own way home, he discovers something amazing about himself. ... (more)

Hogsel and Gruntel and other animal stories

Hogsel and Gruntel and other animal stories

by Dick King-Smith

Fifteen stories about an assortment of animals, including "Poppet," "The Spelling Bee," "The Great Sloth Race," "Norty Boy," and "The Princess and the Pig."

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