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Amelia Bedelia's job search gets her into another ‘homonym hot seat because she does what she's told, literally. For example, she gets a job as a file clerk, only she takes out a nail file and shreds the papers she's supposed to file away! The comic convolutions are endless and endlessly enjoyable.'The Baton Rouge Advocate Magazine.

Mitch and Amy

by Beverly Cleary

Double Trouble Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. Amy is good at reading. Mitch is a math whiz. Amy likes to play pretend. Mitch would rather skateboard. They never want to watch the same television show. And they always try to get the better of each other. Then the school bully starts picking on Mitch -- and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten... (more)

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

by Barbara Park

Illus. in black-and-white . Meet Junie B. who tells in her own words the hilarious story of how she gets locked in school after her first day of kindergarten. "It's hard for anyone to resist Junie B."--Booklist. "It's a real hoot!"--School Library Journal. "A genuinely funny, easily read story."--Kirkus.

Walter the Baker: An Old Story Retold and Illustrated by Eric Carle

Walter the Baker: An Old Story Retold and Illustrated by Eric Carle

by Eric Carle

An engaging tale from one of America's most beloved artists and storytellers. When the Duke notices that Walter the baker has substituted water for milk in his sweet rolls, he presents Walter with a challenge: create from one piece of dough a roll the sun can shine through three times, or be banished from the Duchy. Full color.

Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding

by Suzy Kline

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Harry hatches one of his bright ideas. He's going to stage a weddingto Song Lee!

Story of Johnny Appleseed

by Aliki

Retells the story of John Chapman whose devotion to planting apple trees made him a legendary figure in American history.

Frog and Toad: Book 1

Frog and Toad Are Friends

by Arnold Lobel

"An I can read Book". 64 pages of the friendship antics of Frog and Toad.

Pal the Pony (All Aboard Reading-Level 1)

Pal the Pony (All Aboard Reading-Level 1)

by R. A. Herman

Upset because he cannot pull heavy wagons, or kick and buck like the big horses, Pal, the smallest pony at the rodeo, is delighted to discover that there is one thing that he can do better than anyone else.

My Messy Room (My First Hello Reader!)

by Mary Packard

Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair

Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair

by Patricia Polacco

A humorous parable about the dangers of too much television brings readers to the town of Triple Creek, where residents watch TV day and night, until eccentric Aunt Chip arrives and decides to pull the plug on everybody in favor of introducing books.

My Brother, Ant (Easy-To-Read: Level 3 (Turtleback))

My Brother, Ant (Easy-To-Read: Level 3 (Turtleback))

by Betsy Cromer Byars

In a collection of easy-to-read tales, Ant and his big brother recreate the story of the three little pigs, help each other do homework, and defend their home from a group of stubborn monsters.

Jimmy's Boa Bounces Back (Picture Puffin Books (Paperback))

Jimmy's Boa Bounces Back (Picture Puffin Books (Paperback))

by Trinka Hakes Noble

A pet boa constrictor wreaks havoc on a posh garden party.

The Berenstain Bears First Time Storybooks: Book 6

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

by Stan Berenstain

Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist.

Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #19)

Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #19)

by Marcia Thornton Jones

The Bailey School kids find their imaginations running wild when yet another strange-looking individual joins the education staff, this time in the personage of bus driver Mr. Stone, who resembles the city library's sixth gargoyle.

Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (The Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids)

Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (The Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids)

by Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones

The Bailey School Kids notice that Frank is very tall and has a lot of scars, and despite the fact that he plants petunias, they wonder if he could be Dr. Victor's man-made monster.

A Million Fish...More or Less

by Fred McKissack

Illus. in full color. In an original yarn of the Louisiana bayou, McKissack honors the tradition of bragging about the one that got away. Hugh Thomas hears that strange things happen on the Bayou Clapateaux, but he's skeptical--until he invents a fish story of his own. "McKissack understands the elements of a good story, and includes just enough detail to make it work. Uninhibited splashes of vivid colors... (more)

Best Friends

by Steven Kellogg

Kathy feels lonely and betrayed when her best friend goes away for the summer and has a wonderful time.

The Jolly Christmas Postman

by Allan Ahlberg

Fifteen years ago, long before anyone else thought of tucking actual letters and notes inside a book, Little, Brown published The Jolly Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. This wonderful book gave children a chance to read letters sent from one fairy tale or Mother Goose character to another. Among the funny notes was one from Jack, who lolled on a sun-drenched island, thanking the Giant for the gold that let... (more)

Song Lee in Room 2B (Puffin Chapters)

by Suzy Kline

Overcoming her normally shy nature and revealing her silly streak to the students of Room 2B, Song Lee dresses up like a cherry tree, wears green clay on her head, and writes a story about Harry's nose. Reprint. SLJ.

Magic Tree House: Book 20

Dingoes at Dinnertime

by Mary Pope Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca

Jack and Annie are whisked down under to the land of Australia, where they save a baby kangaroo, a koala, and other animals from a raging wildfire.

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by Peggy Parish

by Beverly Cleary

by Barbara Park

by Eric Carle

by Suzy Kline

by Aliki

by Arnold Lobel

by R. A. Herman

by Mary Packard

by Patricia Polacco

by Betsy Cromer Byars

by Trinka Hakes Noble

by Stan Berenstain

by Marcia Thornton Jones

by Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones

by Fred McKissack

by Steven Kellogg

by Allan Ahlberg

by Suzy Kline

by Mary Pope Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca