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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780547577098

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication date:

05/02/2011

Pages:

160

Sales rank:

2,138

Product dimensions:

5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.60(d)

Lexile:

670L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

10 - 14 Years

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"I'll race you to the corner, Ellen!" Annemarie adjusted the thick leather pack on her back so that her school books balanced evenly. "Ready?" She looked at her best friend.
Ellen made a face. "No," she said, laughing. "You know I can't beat you-my legs aren't as long. Can't we just walk, like civilized people?" She was a stocky ten year-old, unlike lanky Annemarie.
"We have to practice for the athletic meet on Friday- I know I'm going to win the girls' race this week. I was second last week, but I've been practicing every day. Come on, Ellen," Annmarie pleaded, eyeing the distance to the next corner of the Copenhagen street. "Please?"
Ellen hesitated, then nodded and shifted her own rucksack of books against her shoulders. "Oh, all right. Ready," she said.
"Go!" shouted Annemarie, and the two girls were off, racing along the residential sidewalk. Annemarie's silvery blond hair flew behind her, and Ellen's dark pigtails bounced against her shoulders.
"Wait for me!" wailed little Kirsti, left behind, but the two older girls weren't listening.
Annemarie outdistanced her friend quickly, even though one of her shoes came untied as she sped along the street called osterbrograde, past the small shops and cafés of her neighborhood here in northeast Copenhagen. Laughing, she skirted an elderly lady in black who carried a shopping bag made of string. A young woman pushing a baby in a carriage moved aside to make way. The corner was just ahead.
Annemarie looked up, panting, just as she reached the corner. Her laughter stopped. Her heart seemed to skip a beat.
"Halte!" the solider ordered in a stern voice. The German word was familiar as it was frightening. Annemarie had heard it often enough before, but it had never been directed at her until now.
Behind her, Ellen also slowed and stopped. Far back, Kirsti was plodding along, her face in a pout cause the girls hadn't waited for her.
Annemarie stared up. There was two of them. That meant two helmets, two sets of cold eyes glaring at her, and four shiny boots planted firmly on the sidewalk, blocking her path home.
And it meant two rifles, gripped in the hands of the soldiers. She stared at the rifles first. Then, finally, she looked into the face of the soldier who had ordered her to halt.
"Why are you running?" the harsh voice asked. His Danish was very poor. Three years, Annemarie thought with contempt. Three years they've been in our country, and still they can't speak our language.
"I was racing my friend," she answered politely. "We have races at school every Friday, and I want to do well, so I -" Her voice trailed away, the sentence unfinished. Don't talk so much, she told herself. Just answer them, that's all.
She glanced back. Ellen was motionless on the sidewalk, a few yards behind her. Farther back, Kirsti was still sulking, and walking slowly toward the corner. Nearby, a woman had come to the doorway of a shop and was standing silently, watching.
One of the soldiers, the taller one, moved toward her. Annemarie recognized him as the one she and Ellen always called, in whispers, "the Giraffe" because of his height and the long neck that extended from his stiff collar. He and his partner were always on this corner.
He prodded the corner of her backpack with the stock of his rifle. Annemarie trembled. "What is in here?" he asked loudly. From the corner of her eye, she saw the shopkeeper move quietly back into the shadows of the doorway, out of sight.
"Schoolbooks," she answered truthfully.
"Are you a good student?" the soldier asked. He seemed to be sneering.
"Yes."
"What is your name?"
"Annemarie Johanson."
"Your friend is she a good student, too?" He was looking beyond her, at Ellen, who hadn't moved.
Annemarie looked back, too, and saw that Ellen's face, usually rosy-cheecked, was pale, and her dark eyes were wide.
She nodded at the soldier. "Better than me," she said.
"What is her name?"
"Ellen."
"And who is this?" he asked, looking to Annemarie's side. Kirsti had appeared there suddenly, scowling at everyone.
"My little sister." She reached down for Kirsti's hand, but Kirsti, always stubborn, refused it and put her hands on her hips defiantly.
The soldier reached down and stroked her little sister's short, tangled curls. Stand still, Kirsti, Annemarie ordered silently, praying that somehow the obstinate five-year-old would receive the message.
But Kirsti reached up and pushed the soldier's hand away. " Don't," she said loudly.
Both soldiers began to laugh. They spoke to each other in rapid German that Annemarie couldn't understand.
"She is pretty, like my own little girl," the tall one said in a more pleasant voice.
Annemarie tried to smile politely.
"Go home, all of you. Go study your schoolbooks. And don't run. You look like hoodlums when you run."
The two soldiers turned away. Quickly Annemarie reached down again and grabbed her sister's hand before Kirsti could resist. Hurrying the little girl along, she rounded the corner. In a moment Ellen was beside her. They walked quickly not speaking with Kirsti between them, toward the large apartment building where both families lived.
When they were almost home, Ellen whispered suddenly, "I was so scared."
"Me too," Annemarie whispered back.
As they turned to enter their building, both girls looked straight ahead, toward the door. They did it purposely so that they would not catch the eyes or the attention of two more soldiers, who stood with their guns on this corner as well. Kirsti scurried ahead of them through the door, chattering about the picture she was bringing home from kindergarten to show Mama. For Kirsti, the soldiers were simply part of the landscape, something that had always been there, on every corner, as unimportant as lampposts, throughout her remembered life.
"Are you going to tell your mother?" Ellen asked Annemarie as they trudged together up the stairs. "I'm not. My mother would be upset."
"No, I won't, tell either. Mama would probably scold me for running on the street."
She said goodbye to Ellen on the second floor, where Ellen lived, and continued to the third, practicing in her mind a cheerful greeting for her mother; a smile, a description of today's spelling test, in which she had done well.
But she was too late. Kirsti had gotten there first. "and he poked Annemarie's book bag with his gun, and then he grabbed my hair!" Kirsti was chattering as she took off her sweater in the center of the apartment living room. "But I wasn't scared. Annemarie was, and Ellen, too. But not me!"
Mrs. Johansen rose quickly from the chair by the window where she'd been sitting. Mrs. Rosen, Ellen's mother, was there, too, in the opposite chair. They'd been having coffee together, as they did many afternoons. O f course it wasn't really coffee, though the mothers still called it that; "having coffee." There had been no real coffee in Copenhagen since the beginning of the Nazi occupation. Not even any real tea. The mothers sipped at hot water flavored with herbs.
"Annemarie, what happened? What is Kirsti talking about?" her mother asked anxiously.
"Where's Ellen?" Mrs. Rosen had a frightened look.
"Ellen's in your apartment. She didn't realize you were here," Annemarie explained. "Don't worry. It wasn't anything. It was the two soldiers who stand on Osterbrogade-you've seen them; you know the tall one with the long neck, the one who looks like a silly giraffe?" She told her mother and Mrs. Rosen of the incident, trying to make it sound humorous and unimportant. But their uneasy looks didn't change.
" I slapped his hand and shouted at him," Kirsti announced importantly.
"No, she didn't, Mama," Annemarie reassured her mother. "She's exaggerating, as she always does."
Mrs. Johansen moved to the window and looked down to the street below. The Copenhagen neighborhood was quiet; it looked the same as always: people coming and going from the shops, children at play, the soldiers on the corner.
She spoke in a low voice to Ellen's mother. "They must be edgy because of the latest Resistance incidents. Did you read in De Frie Danske about the bombings in Hillerod and Norrebro?"
Although she pretended to be absorbed in unpacking her schoolbooks, Annemarie listened, and she knew what her mother was referring to. De Frie Danske-The Free Danes__ was an illegal newspaper; Peter Neilson brought it to them occasionally, carefully folded and hidden among ordinary books and papers, and Mama always burned it after she and Papa had read it. But Annemarie heard mama and Papa talk, sometimes at night, about the news they received that way: news of sabotage against the Nazis, bombs hidden and exploded in the factories that produced war materials, and industrial railroad lines damaged so that goods couldn't be transported.
And she knew what Resistance meant. Papa had explained, when she overheard the word and asked. The Resistance fighters where Danish people-no one knew who, because they were very secret-who were determined to bring harm to the Nazis however they could. They damaged the German trucks and cars, and bombed their factories. They were very brave. Sometimes they were caught and killed.
"I must go and speak to Ellen." Mrs. Rosen said, moving toward the door. "you girls walk a different way to school. Promise me, Annemarie. And Ellen will promise, too."
"We will, Mrs. Rosen. But what does it matter? There are German soldiers on every corner."
"They will remember your faces," Mrs. Rosen said, turning in the doorway to the hall. "It is important to be one of the crowd, always. Be one of many. Be sure that they never have reason to remember your face." She diappeared into the hall and closed the door behind her.
"He'll remember my face, Mama," Kirsti announced happily, "because he said I look like his little girl. He said I was pretty."
"If he has such a pretty little, why doesn't he go back to her like a good father?" Mrs. Johansen murmured, stroking Kirsti's cheek. "Why doesn't he go back to his own country?"
"Mama, is there anything to eat?" Annemarie asked, hoping to take her mother's mind away from the soldiers.
"Take some bread. And give a piece to your sister."
"With butter?" Kirsti asked hopefully.
"No butter," her mother replied. "You know that."
Kirsti sighed as Annemarie went to the breadbox in the kitchen. "I wish I could have a cupcake," she said. "A big yellow cupcake, with pink frosting."
Her mother laughed. "For a little girl, you have a long memory," she told Kirsti. "There hasn't been any butter, or sugar for cupcakes, for a long time. A year, at least."
"When will there be cupcakes again?"
"When the war ends," Mrs. Johansen said. She glanced through the window, down the street corner where the soldiers stood, their faces impassive beneath the metal helmets. "When the soldiers leave."

From the Paperback edition.

What People are Saying About This

"A story of Denmark and the Danish people, whose Resistance was so effective in saving their Jews." -School Library Journal, Starred

Editorial Reviews

"The whole work is seamless, compelling, and memorable-impossible to put down; difficult to forget."

The Horn Book

"The whole work is seamless, compelling, and memorable-impossible to put down; difficult to forget." - The Horn Book

"Like Annemarie, the reader is protected from the full implications of events-but will be caught up in the suspense and menace of several encounters with soldiers and in Annemarie's courageous run as a courier on the night of the escape." - Kirkus Reviews

"Readers are taken to the very heart of Annemarie's experience, and, through her eyes, come to understand the true meaning of bravery." - School Library Journal

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Poetry and basketball collide in this powerful middle-grade novel in verse about 13-year-old twin brothers Josh and Jordan. Rich with imagery, emotion and heart, The Crossover packs a serious punch that will appeal to readers of all ages and reading levels.

Series streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.
"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dreadlocked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780544935204

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication date:

03/05/2019

Series:

Crossover Series

Edition description:

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Pages:

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Sales rank:

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Product dimensions:

7.50(w) x 5.30(h) x 0.70(d)

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About the Author

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Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award-winning artist, illustrator and cocreator of the groundbreaking comic book series Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline. Anyabwile has worked with companies such as Cartoon Network, Turner Studios, NBA TV, Nickelodeon, and many others as a character designer, storyboard artist, illustrator, and concept artist. Anyabwile illustrated the graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anyabwile now volunteers, teaches art classes to young students, and gives lectures when he isn't working on his art.

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'cause now I'm CRUNKing
CrissCROSSING
FLOSSING
flipping
and my dipping will leave you
S
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P
P
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G on the floor, while I
SWOOP in
to the finish with a fierce finger roll . . .
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is my name.
But Filthy McNasty is my claim to fame.
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LeBron, and Chris Paul.

Remember the greats,
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my game's so
fly.

Mom says,
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I'm on fire. When I shoot, I inspire.
The hoop's for sale, and I'm the buyer.

How I Got My Nickname
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One day we were listening to a CD
of a musician named Horace Silver, and Dad says,

Josh, this cat is the real deal.
Listen to that piano, fast and free,
Just like you and JB on the court.

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Boy, you better recognize

greatness when you hear it.
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If you shoot half as good as he jams-

Dad, no one says "hippest" anymore.
Well, they ought to, 'cause this cat
is so hip, when he sits down he's still standing, he says.

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I'm dedicating this next song to you.
What's the next song?
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on Silver's Paris Blues album:
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McNASTY."

At first

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One of the most popular picture books of all time, Where the Wild Things Are brings to life the wild imagination of a young boy who finds himself on an island inhabited by "wild things." The beautiful illustrations of Sendak will have you wishing to set sail yourself.

Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.
This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art.

Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to it again and again.

New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of "Top Check-Outs of All Time"

One of the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children"

The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its readers

Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.

About the Author

Maurice Sendak's books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.

Maurice Sendak's books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.

Hometown:

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Date of Birth:

June 10, 1928

Place of Birth:

Brooklyn, New York

Education:

Art Students' League

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A timeless classic that continues to win over the hearts of children. The simple, rhythmic text and expressive illustrations are just as appealing today as they were when I was a child." 10 Must-Have Books for 2-Year-Olds

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"The clearer reproductions of the original art are vibrant and luminous." - The Horn Book

"Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive." - School Library Journal

"A timeless classic that continues to win over the hearts of children. The simple, rhythmic text and expressive illustrations are just as appealing today as they were when I was a child." 10 Must-Have Books for 2-Year-Olds - Brightly

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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)|Paperback

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Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When...

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This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared-and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present.

At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills-how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire-and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.

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Hatchet (Brian's Saga Series #1)|Paperback

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This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared-and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal)

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal) [Barnhill, Kelly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal)

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Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her vegetables, even the slimy ones. And she never talked back to her nanny, Miss Barmy, although it was almost impossible to keep quiet-some days. Honestly, Emmy really was a little too good. Which is why she liked to sit by the Rat. The Rat was not good at all. . . .

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Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat (Emmy and the Rat)

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Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her vegetables, even the slimy ones. And she never talked back to her nanny, Miss Barmy, although it was almost impossible to keep quiet-some days.

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Amazon - Clementine (Clementine, 1): Pennypacker, Sara, Frazee, Marla: 9780786838837: Books

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This section has books for fluent readers which are normally 3-5 graders. Fluent readers read more automatically and independently and are able to read with expression and tone.

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Holes
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Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.

It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment-and redemption.
*Includes a double bonus: an excerpt from

"A smart jigsaw puzzle of a novel." - New York Times bestseller Fuzzy Mud .

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Holes (Holes Series) [Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky, Bagram Ibatoulline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Holes (Holes Series)

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We all have a certain creature that makes our skin scrawl and give us the 'heebie jeebies'. Spiders that make us scream, mice that make us jump on top of furniture until the coast is clear, or bats that make us shudder at the thought of them flapping around our hair. There are creatures big and small all over the world that make us squirm and wriggle in our seats just at the mere thought of them.

But what did these animals ever do to deserve such a bad reputation? Most of the time it's humans that have labelled them ugly, dangerous and downright gross. But it's one false acquisition too many for these little guys. They've had enough of being called scary, slimy, nasty and ewwy. They're here to dispel these false acquisitions and set the record straight once and for all!

"You humans have given us a BAD rep! You've been spreading rumours about us - you think we're scary and spooky and dangerous and icky. Well we're here to set the record straight because we're fed up with the lies you've been spreading. We're not bad animals at all -we're just misunderstood!"

With laugh-out-loud illustrations from the immensely talented Sophie Corrigan, uncover the truth behind the animal and learn all about how each creature plays an important role in our world. With bitesize text that will leave you giggling and a fact box about each misrepresented creature, this is the perfect introduction to over 30 critters big and small who really aren't all that bad at all!

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The Not BAD Animals [Corrigan, Sophie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Not BAD Animals

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Amazon.com: Fever 1793: 9780689848919: Anderson, Laurie Halse: Books

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Zora and Me: Bond, Victoria, Simon, T.R.: 9780763658144: Books: Amazon.com

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Acclaimed author Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal-winning novel-in-verse explores the life of fourteen-year-old Billie Jo growing up in the dust bowls of Oklahoma.

Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!"Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ."A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands.To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart.

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Out of the Dust: Karen Hesse: 9780590371254: Books

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Boyne, John: 9780385751537: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry: Amazon.com

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Sounder [Armstrong, William H, Barkley, James] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sounder

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This category showcases books that represent people with a variety of disabilities. This helps students see how diverse disabilities can be and how people with disabilities are just as normal as people without disabilities.

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Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story-which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey-is nothing short of remarkable.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people-but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.

Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah [Thompson, Laurie Ann, Qualls, Sean] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board [Hamilton, Bethany] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

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This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance -- beyond the rules.

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public" -- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal? Rules joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

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Rules (Scholastic Gold) [Lord, Cynthia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rules (Scholastic Gold)

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS, OWEN WILSON, AND JACOB TREMBLAY! Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. New York Times bestseller, Wonder has inspired countless readers to reflect on their actions and to Choose Kind. This bright blue note cube of 368 tear-out sheets is the perfect vessel for kind thoughts, thoughtful notes, and quick lists.

With more than 6 million copies sold worldwide and over five years as a

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Wonder Notes [Palacio, R. J.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wonder Notes

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This section has books that older students may be able to relate to and enjoy.

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From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words.

Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it.

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Frindle [Clements, Andrew, Selznick, Brian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Frindle

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What's a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! is!

More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles-they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them. Some help he

That's when Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe-for fifty cents, she promises, Andrew can look just like Nicky. His freckleless days are over! He rushes home to whip up the concoction. Grape juice, vinegar, mustard...

But what starts out as a simple freckle juice recipe quickly turns into something disastrous. Andrew is still determined to get his freckles, and to show that pesky Sharon that she doesn't know everything-and he has the perfect solution! Or does he?

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Freckle Juice [Blume, Judy, Ohi, Debbie Ridpath] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Freckle Juice

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Blubber [Blume, Judy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Blubber

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Criss Cross: Perkins, Lynne Rae: 9780060092740: Books - Amazon

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Florida is home to diverse cities, landscapes, and history. Living in Florida, I believe it is so important for students to know the history of their state. This category showcases nonfictions books about Florida and fiction books that take place in Florida.

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Welcome to Florida! We're glad you're here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state.

Children from Florida and those who'd like to visit Florida one day will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Sunshine State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Florida is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("The smallest post office in the United States is a tiny building in the Everglades") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

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Welcome to Florida (Welcome To) [Gilland, Asa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Welcome to Florida (Welcome To)

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Good Night Florida (Good Night Our World)

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Good Night Florida includes coconut palm trees, snorkeling the Keys, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, the Everglades and alligators, orange groves, Kennedy Space Center, Daytona 500, Ginnie Springs, St. Augustine, swimming. beaches, and more. Young Floridians and visitors are invited to explore t...

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Gary Sanchez s teacher is taking their fourth-grade class 100 miles from home to the oldest city in the United States. Gary has so much fun, he wants his parents to bring him back for another visit! Established by Spain in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida, has a huge stone fort built over 300 years ago. Visitors to that fort get to see where the great Seminole war chief, Osceola, was kept prisoner. Visitors also get to crawl into the old, windowless gunpowder room discovered when the United States took over the fort from Spain. Cannons still fire in this city, just as they did when invaders burned St. Augustine to the ground. On special days, men dressed as pirates and Spanish soldiers pretend to fight in the streets. Cool cemeteries, the oldest wooden schoolhouse in America, and a lighthouse with 219 steps make this ancient city one of the most interesting in the country.

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St. Augustine (Class Trip) (Robbie Reader: Class Trip)

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Gary Sanchez s teacher is taking their fourth-grade class 100 miles from home to the oldest city in the United States. Gary has so much fun, he wants his parents to bring him back for another visit! Established by Spain in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida, has a huge stone fort built over 300 years a...

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Exploring The States: Florida The Sunshine State

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Exploring The States: Florida The Sunshine State

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It's no surprise that Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Its sandy beaches and amusement parks attract millions of tourists each year, and the warm, relaxed lifestyle draws retired folks from across the country. Breeze through the land of sunshine and citrus fruits in this informative state profile.

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Florida: The Sunshine State (Exploring the States)

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It's no surprise that Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Its sandy beaches and amusement parks attract millions of tourists each year, and the warm, relaxed lifestyle draws retired folks from across the country. Breeze through the land of sunshine and citrus fruits in thi...

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What's Great about Florida? (Our Great States)

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What's Great about Florida? (Our Great States) [Meinking, Mary] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What's Great about Florida? (Our Great States)

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[shared copy] The Starbuck family is anything but ordinary. There are two sets of Starbuck twins: preteens Liberty and July, and their little sisters Charly and Molly. But even more extraordinary is the fact that all four children have the ability to teleflash―they can talk to each other without saying a word! It's a power that comes in handy whenever these adventurous kids are on the trail of a villian.

When the Starbuck family moves to a houseboat in the Florida Keys, Liberty and July discover they share a wonderful telepathic link with the dolphins in the area. When they find that someone is poisoning the water with toxic waste, and that the creatures of the Keys are dying, the twins must stop the culprits before it's too late.

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Shadows In The Water: A Starbuck Twins Mystery, Book Two (Starbuck Family Adventures, 2)

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Shadows In The Water: A Starbuck Twins Mystery, Book Two (Starbuck Family Adventures, 2) [Lasky, Kathryn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Shadows In The Water: A Starbuck Twins Mystery, Book Two (Starbuck Family Adventures, 2)

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Amazon.com: Chomp: 9780375868276: Hiaasen, Carl: Books

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Because of Winn-Dixie [DiCamillo, Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Because of Winn-Dixie

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Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself [Blume, Judy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself

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Hoot [Hiaasen, Carl] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hoot

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Amazon.com: The Yearling (Aladdin Classics): 9780689846236: Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan, Giff, Patricia Reilly: Books

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S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet (Discover America State by State)

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S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet (Discover America State by State) [Crane, Carol, Monroe, Michael Glenn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet (Discover America State by State)

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An inspiring tribute to the beauty and meaning of the American flag, a symbol of America's history and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson--now available with text in Spanish and English.

Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea, and is now accessible to a much larger audience in this bilingual edition.

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Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition [Naberhaus, Sarvinder, Nelson, Kadir] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition

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A Chip Off the Old Block [Jensen Shaffer, Jody, Miyares, Daniel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Chip Off the Old Block

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Can I Play Too? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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Can I Play Too? (An Elephant and Piggie Book) [Willems, Mo, Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Can I Play Too? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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Thank You, Mr. Falker [Patricia Polacco] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Mr. Falker

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. [Judy Blume, Debbie Ridpath Ohi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

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*Born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body. Her world is enhanced by insight and intellect, but gypped by physical limitations and misunderstandings. She will never sing or dance, talk on the phone, or whisper secrets to her friends. She's not complaining, though; she's planning and fighting the odds. In her court are family, good neighbors, and an attentive student teacher. Pitted against her is the "normal" world: schools with limited resources, cliquish girls, superficial assumptions, and her own disability. Melody's life is tragically complicated. She is mainly placed in the special-ed classroom where education means being babysat in a room with replayed cartoons and nursery tunes. Her supportive family sets her up with a computer. She learns the strength of thumbs as she taps on a special keyboard that finally lets her "talk." When she is transitioned into the regular classroom, Melody's undeniable contribution enables her class to make it to the national quiz team finals. Then something happens that causes her to miss the finals, and she is devastated by her classmates' actions. Kids will benefit from being introduced to Melody and her gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes and reveals the quiet strength and fortitude it takes to overcome disabilities and the misconceptions that go with them." -School Library Journal "STARRED REVIEW

*Fifth-grader Melody has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her body but not her mind. Although she is unable to walk, talk, or feed or care for herself, she can read, think, and feel. A brilliant person is trapped inside her body, determined to make her mark in the world in spite of her physical limitations. Draper knows of what she writes; her daughter, Wendy, has cerebral palsy, too. And although Melody is not Wendy, the authenticity of the story is obvious. Told in Melody's voice, this highly readable, compelling novel quickly establishes her determination and intelligence and the almost insurmountable challenges she faces. It also reveals her parents' and caretakers' courage in insisting that Melody be treated as the smart, perceptive child she is, and their perceptiveness in understanding how to help her, encourage her, and discourage self-pity from others. Thoughtless teachers, cruel classmates, Melody's unattractive clothes ("Mom seemed to be choosing them by how easy they'd be to get on me"), and bathroom issues threaten her spirit, yet the brave Melody shines through. Uplifting and upsetting, this is a book that defies age categorization, an easy enough read for upper-elementary students yet also a story that will enlighten and resonate with teens and adults. Similar to yet the antithesis of Terry Trueman's Stuck in Neutral (2000), this moving novel will make activists of us all. -"Booklist "STARRED REVIEW

Eleven-year-old Melody Brooks has a photographic memory, synesthesia, and cerebral palsy. She can't speak or feed herself, and her motor skills are limited to whatever her thumbs can manage. The neighbor woman who takes care of Melody while her parents work is determined that Melody will learn as much as possible, and she works tirelessly to expand the girl's vocabulary. Eventually, with the help of a communication device, Melody manages to show her teachers and classmates just how much she knows. The premise of Melody's cognitive skills being trapped in a minimally functioning body recalls Trueman's "Stuck in Neutral "(BCCB 6/00), and the theme retains its fascination; Draper's smooth style enhances the story, and there's a romantic element to the notion that Melody isn't simply capable but actually gifted. The drama is overplayed, though, with Melody's abilities implausibly superlative. Melody's school experiences are somewhat anachronistic, and her classmates are little more than a collection of cliches, from the special needs kids who are unfailingly kind and noble to the normal kids who are outspokenly rude. Draper is a master of melodrama, though, and Melody's story certainly doesn't lack that; she may not be a particularly believable character, but she's an interesting one, and her plight will do its work of making students think twice about their classmates, acquaintances, and siblings with special needs. -- "BULLETIN, "March 1, 2010

Melody Brooks, in a wheelchair and unable to speak, narrates this story about finding her voice. The first half of the book catalogues Melody's struggles--from her frustration with learning the same preschool lessons year after year to her inability to express a craving for a Big Mac. Draper, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, writes with authority, and the rage behind Melody's narrative is perfectly illustrated in scenes demonstrating the startling ignorance of many professionals (a doctor diagnoses Melody as "profoundly retarded"), teachers, and classmates. The lack of tension in the plot is resolved halfway through when Melody, at age 10, receives a talking computer, allowing her to "speak." Only those with hearts of stone won't blubber when Melody tells her parents "I love you" for the first time. Melody's off-the-charts smarts are revealed when she tests onto her school's quiz bowl team, and the story shifts to something closer to The View from Saturday than Stuck in Neutral. A horrific event at the end nearly plunges the story into melodrama and steers the spotlight away from Melody's determination, which otherwise drives the story. Ages 10-up. (Mar.) -"Publishers Weekly"

"Like Stephen Hawking, who becomes her hero, Melody discovers that her inner strength and intelligence are more reliable than most of the humans around her. She becomes an activist for herself, even as Draper challenges those who read her story to become activists for those who are different." -The Columbus Dispatch

This powerful story by a two-time Coretta Scott King winner offers a wrenching insight into so many vital lives that the able-bodied overlook. If there's only one book teens and parents (and everyone else) can read this year, "Out of My Mind" should be it. --The Denver Post

Unflinching and realistic...Rich in details of both the essential normalcy and the difficulties of a young person with cerebral palsy. -Kirkus STARRED REVIEW

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Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)

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Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series) [Draper, Sharon M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)

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A bright, bold debut about a girl who happens to have been born a boy, but refuses to let that stand in the way of her dream.

George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web . Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy.

With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

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George (Scholastic Gold) - Kindle edition by Gino, Alex. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading George (Scholastic Gold).

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A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!

Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course!

Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?

Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series.

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The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky (The Food Group)

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The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky (The Food Group) - Kindle edition by John, Jory, Oswald, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky (The Food Group).

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie-and don't miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald!

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?

Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:

The Bad Seed

The Good Egg

The Cool Bean

The Couch Potato

The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!

The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!

That's What Dinosaurs Do

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The Smart Cookie (The Bad Seed Book 5) - Kindle edition by John, Jory, Oswald, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Smart Cookie (The Bad Seed Book 5).

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection

Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed , The Good Egg , and The Cool Bean , Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen?

Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.

Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:

The Bad Seed

The Good Egg

The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!

That's What Dinosaurs Do

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The Couch Potato (The Bad Seed Book 4) - Kindle edition by John, Jory, Oswald, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Couch Potato (The Bad Seed Book 4).

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The "too-cool-for-school" third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool.

And then there's the uncool has-bean . . .

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd-until one day the cool beans show him how it's done.

With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it's cooler to be kind.
The Bad Seed The Good Egg That's What Dinosaurs Do
Check out John and Oswald's other books for children:

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The Cool Bean (The Bad Seed Book 3) - Kindle edition by John, Jory, Oswald, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Cool Bean (The Bad Seed Book 3).

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The Good Egg (The Bad Seed Book 2) - Kindle edition by John, Jory, Oswald, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Good Egg (The Bad Seed Book 2).

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Music is a huge passion of mine, so I thought I would share it! This section has books that range in reading level about famous figures in music, musical instruments, and fiction books related to music.

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1...2...3...4! Let's rock and roll, babies!

2019 National Parenting Product Award Winner
From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie-rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this delightful baby book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!
Parental Advisory: May cause toddlers to play the air guitar with adorable frequency.

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Amazon.com: The Story of Rock: 9781684125098: Editors of Caterpillar Books, Sagar, Lindsey: Books

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Soledad Romero Mariño (Author), Laura Castelló (Illustrator)

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Queen: The Unauthorized Biography (Band Bios)

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Amazon.com: Queen: The Unauthorized Biography (Band Bios): 0760789294655: Romero Mariño, Soledad, Castelló, Laura: Books

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A stirring look at the early life of Johnny Cash, from his harsh but music-filled childhood to the first flush of stardom.

There's never been anyone like music legend Johnny Cash. His deep voice is instantly recognizable, and his heartfelt songs resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. G. Neri captures Johnny's story in beautiful free verse, portraying an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent who grew up in extreme poverty, faced incredible challenges, and ultimately found his calling by always being true to the gift of his voice. A. G. Ford's luscious paintings of the dramatic southern landscape of Johnny Cash's childhood illuminate this portrait of a legend, taking us from his humble beginnings to his enormous success on the world stage.

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Amazon.com: Hello, I'm Johnny Cash: 9780763662455: Neri, G., Ford, A.G.: Books

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In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.

As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill, and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Elton John (Volume 50) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 50)

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Amazon.com: Elton John (Volume 50) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 50): 9780711258402: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel, Beer, Sophie: Books

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An alphabetical history of one of rock's heaviest bands...Metallica!

Featuring hard-rocking rhymes and bold illustrations, The ABCs of Metallica looks back at the remarkable history of one of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated groups. Each letter of the alphabet highlights a significant moment along the band's journey, from their humble Garage Days, to their numerous classic albums such as ...And Justice for All and Master of Puppets, to biographical information on the band members themselves.

The book is sure to entertain young readers as well as diehard fans of all ages.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

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Amazon.com: The ABCs of Metallica: 9781682618998: Metallica, Abrams, Howie, McLeer, Michael "Kaves": Books

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Amazon.com: What Is Hip-Hop?: 9781617755842: Morse, Eric, George, Nelson, Yi, Anny: Books

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One of The Globe and Mail's Best Books of 2015

" What is Punk? is fun, sophisticated and beautifully illustrated introduction to the music genre for kids--or adults."
--New York Daily News

"Reading What is Punk? to [my kids] made me feel as if I was passing on something truly significant. Morse and Yi have created a comprehensive and articulate...documentary about the roots of punk rock."
--The Globe and Mail

"Eric Morse's book What Is Punk? explains the envelope-pushing genre to the younger set, and perhaps some adults, as well."
-- St. Louis Public Radio

"While What Is Punk? is undeniably a children's book, it can serve as a history lesson for potential fans of any age.... What Is Punk? exposes the reader to the rebellious sub-culture in a friendly, educative manner."
--Alternative Press

"Pairing Yi's Wallace & Gromit-style clay pictorials with Morse's rhyming ride through the history of punk music across the globe, the children's book is ready to raise the next generation of riot grrrls....You're going to want to give What Is Punk? as a gift at every baby shower this year. Just don't be surprised if your niece ends up bleaching her hair blonde and tearing up her leather jacket at age 6."
-- Bustle

"Written by Trampoline House founder Eric Morse in classically Suessical iambic, the book is lusciously illustrated with photographs of Play-Doh recreations of all mommy's and daddy's favorite punk heroes: the Ramones, Iggy and the Stooges--and Debbie Harry, David Byrne, David Johansen, Tom Verlaine, and Lou Reed all standing in front of CBGBs."
-- Bedford & Bowery

What Is Punk? is a must-read pop-culture primer for children--an introduction to the punk revolution, recreated in vivid 3-D clay illustrations and told through rhyming couplets.

From London's Clash and Sex Pistols to the Ramones' NYC protopunk, from Iggy Pop to the Misfits, this volume depicts some of our culture's seminal moments and iconic characters. A delightful read for kids and parents alike, illustrated in a truly unique visual style, What Is Punk? lays the groundwork for the next generation of little punks.

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Amazon.com: What Is Punk?: 9781617753923: Morse, Eric, Yi, Anny: Books

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She's got a smile that it seems to me

Reminds me of childhood memories...

The first and only picture-book interpretation of Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" lyrics, inspired by the adventures of Maya and Natalia Rose, two young girls who have grown up touring with the band!

With evocative, sweeping paintings from artist Jennifer Zivoin, Sweet Child O' Mine celebrates love and music, and how they bring us together in the sweetest ways.

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Amazon.com: Sweet Child o' Mine: 9780316493352: Roses, Guns N', Zivoin, Jennifer: Books

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"Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!" ―Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author

"Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings." ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

"No way around it, this book is supa-dupa fly, with lush illustrations anchored in signature hip-hop iconography for the future of the global hip-hop nation." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"With short, rhyming lines and dramatic portraits of performers, the creative team behind How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace offers a dynamic introduction to hip-hop. . . . This artful introduction to one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century pulses with the energy and rhythm of its subject." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!

A generation voicing
stories, hopes, and fears
founds a hip-hop nation.
Say holler if you hear.

The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, and it features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer.

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The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop

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Amazon.com: The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop: 9781499804119: Boston Weatherford, Carole, Morrison, Frank: Books

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The critically-acclaimed children's book, The Rock & Roll Alphabet, offers an informative, artistic, and whimsical survey of Rock & Roll History through the lens of Chuck Boyd's camera. Featuring photographs from renowned rock photographer, Chuck Boyd, this innovative, photo-driven retrospective presents a 'kid-friendly' alphabetical survey of several Rock legends from the 1960's and 1970's. With it's vintage Rock & Roll photography and engaging, poetic rhyme-scheme, readers will find The Rock & Roll Alphabet to be an educational and enjoyable visual and literary experience. This children's primer offers a fun and engaging way to reinforce alphabet familiarity and introduce your young ones to some of Rock & Roll's greatest at the same time. More at www.rockandrollalphabet.com.

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The Rock & Roll Alphabet [Schwartz, Jeffrey, Brukman, Eden, Boyd, Chuck] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rock & Roll Alphabet

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Discover more about Stevie Wonder, the music prodigy whose awards include 25 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record deal when he was only eleven, he had his first No.1 hit when he was thirteen. Since then he has had thirty US top ten hits, won a range of awards for his music and his civil rights work, and created such iconic songs as "Isn't She Lovely" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Stevie Wonder is a beloved entertainer who continues to tour and perform around the world.

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Amazon.com: Who Is Stevie Wonder? (Who Was?): 9780448488585: Gigliotti, Jim, Who HQ, Marchesi, Stephen: Books

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Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla

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An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.

From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.

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Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla

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Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla [López, Diana, Martinez, Teresa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla

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RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul

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RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul [Weatherford, Carole Boston, Morrison, Frank] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

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The Life of - La Vida De Selena (English and Spanish Edition)

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Amazon.com: The Life of - La Vida De Selena (English and Spanish Edition): 9780986109997: Rodriguez, Patty, Stein, Ariana, Reyes, Citlali: Books

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My Little Golden Book About: Dolly Parton

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My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton [Hopkinson, Deborah, Dong, Monique] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton

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From classical to country, blues to rock, hip-hop to pop, crank up the volume and get ready to rock out with a comprehensive record of music through the ages.

The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium. You'll learn about the world's most famous musicians through the eras, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce -- and beyond. Many major music genres are playfully explained, from tribal, classical, jazz, folk, rock ... all the way to today's modern forms, such as k-pop, hip-hop, and rap. Instruments and sounds are explored, along with places and events in history that inspired the evolution of music. Kids will also get a sense of music theory, instrumentation, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles. Song recommendations help readers open their ears to what they've learned. Add to that amazing images, a rockin' glossary of musical terms, and a timeline that plots each genre on its path from ancient history to today, and this book is bound to top the charts!

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Turn It Up!: A pitch-perfect history of music that rocked the world

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Amazon.com: Turn It Up!: A pitch-perfect history of music that rocked the world: 9781426335419: Kids, National: Books

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Starred review, Kirkus Reviews
Kai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of Black families.
Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding ... except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide--a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can't quite figure out. More than anything, he wants to prove that he can boogie with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad. Can Kai break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor? <br /><br />Told with humor and heart by author Kelly J. Baptist and lively illustrations from debut picture book artist Darnell Johnson, The Electric Slide and Kai is a funky celebration with all the right moves!<br />

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The Electric Slide and Kai [Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell Johnson, Darnell Johnson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Electric Slide and Kai

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New York Times best-selling series of books for children - Ivy + Bean

Meet Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other: This boxed set, Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3) is a delightful introduction to these spunky characters. It includes the first three books in the Ivy and Bean series, and a secret treasure-hiding box with a cool surprise inside!

Author Annie Barrows talks about her award-winning Ivy + Bean series: One of the big problems of being a kid is that your parents often try to make you play with people you don't really like. My parents were forever trying to get me to like the kids of their friends. These kids were often weird. I didn't want to play with them. It was a problem.

Ivy and Bean are very different: Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites.
Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3) includes:

Book 1: Ivy + Bean: Both girls were sure they would never like each other, but when Bean finds herself in a pickle, Ivy helps out with a magical spell. The results are glorious: Bean's sister Nancy loses her mind, and Ivy and Bean become forever friends.

Book 2: Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to Go: Ivy discovers that there's a ghost in the girl's bathroom at Emerson School. What could be cooler? Nothing, until the teachers find out, and Ivy gets in trouble. The girls have to get rid of the ghost, and quick. Potions-and plumbing-come to the rescue.

Book 3: Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record: Bean wants to break a world record, but all she seems to be breaking is dishes. Out in Bean's backyard, Ivy and Bean dig up a pile of ancient bones and discover that they are record-breakers: they're the youngest paleontologists in the world! The problem is that nobody believes them.

If you and your child liked Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House books, and Princess in Black; you'll love Ivy & Bean.

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Ivy and Bean Bundle Set 1 (Books 1-3): (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) - Kindle edition by Barrows, Annie, Blackall, Sophie. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.

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Following the relaunch of the Judy Moody series with a MOOD-tastic look, this boxed set brings together the first dozen beloved stories.

A perfect gift for Judy Moody uber-fans! Everyone's favorite exuberant third-grader is celebrated like never before with a GIANT set of her first twelve adventures. From bad moods to saving the world, solving mysteries to predicting the future, Judy's many memories - and moods - provide hours of entertainment. Whether they've followed Judy for years or are encountering her for the first time, readers will get a thrill from this cool, colorful, and totally RARE boxed set.

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The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever: Books 1-12

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The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever: Books 1-12 [McDonald, Megan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever: Books 1-12

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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers) [Beaty, Andrea, Roberts, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

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Geronimo Stilton is not strong, he s not bold, and he s DEFINITELY not brave. Adventure?! What s wrong with staying at home with a box of cheesy chews? Too bad the rest of his family don t agree. The series is perfect for 5 to 8 year old's both avid and reluctant readers due to its expressive typeset, fun illustrations and humorous stories.

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Geronimo Stilton: The 10 Book Collection Series 3 Box Set (A Cheese-Coloured Camper Van, The Search for Sunken Treasure, The Mona Mousa Code ... The ... Of The Fire Ruby, The Mouse Island Marathon)

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Geronimo Stilton: The 10 Book Collection Series 3 Box Set (A Cheese-Coloured Camper Van, The Search for Sunken Treasure, The Mona Mousa Code ... The ... Of The Fire Ruby, The Mouse Island Marathon) [Geronimo Stilton] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Tedd Arnold's hilarious SUPER FLY GUY, originally published in 2006, is now available in paperback with foil on the cover!

The second book in a humorous, award-winning series about a boy and his pet fly is now available as a Level 2 reader!Fly Guy loves the school lunchroom. But when the lunch ladies discover there's a fly in the cafeteria, chaos ensues!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy-to-read story that is full of fun and excitement.

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Super Fly Guy (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

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Amazon.com: Super Fly Guy (Scholastic Reader, Level 2): 9780439903745: Arnold, Tedd, Arnold, Tedd: Books

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This section showcases books of various poetry styles that children would be able to read and enjoy.

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A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team

Tomás is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's wonderful stories. But before long, Tomás knows all the stories by heart. "There are more stories in the library," Papa Grande tells him. The very next day, Tomás meets the library lady and a whole new world opens up for him.

Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story suggests what libraries—and education—can make possible. Raul Colón's warm, expressive paintings perfectly interweave the harsh realities of Tomás's life, the joyful imaginings he finds in books, and his special relationships with a wise grandfather and a caring librarian.

"A gentle text and innovative artwork. . . . While young readers and future librarians will find this an inspiring tale, the end note gives it a real kick: the story is based on an actual migrant worker [Tomás Rivera] who became chancellor of a university—where the library now bears his name." —Publishers Weekly

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A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator teamTomás is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's...

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Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins! This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports was the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2016.

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Amazon.com: Don't Throw It to Mo! (Mo Jackson): 9780448480091: Adler, David A., Ricks, Sam: Books

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Amazon.com: Fox the Tiger (My First I Can Read): 9780062398673: Tabor, Corey R., Tabor, Corey R.: Books

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There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) [Willems, Mo, Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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Born in Elmira, New York, Tedd grew up in a family of six with three brothers. His family lived on a farm in Pennsylvania for several years then returned to Elmira until Tedd was ten years old. His father's work then required that they move to Gainesville, Florida. There, Tedd's first art lessons in an abandoned dentist's office over the Happy Hour pool hall eventually led to a fine arts degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakthrough picture book, No Jumping on the Bed! His second son, William, stars in No More Water in the Tub!, a sequel to his first book. He has now published more than 100 books as author and illustrator. When not working on his books, Tedd's interests include sketching, reading, travel and building things--like a garden shed and a tree house. He says, "The inspiration to begin writing and illustrating for children came from my wife, Carol. As a kindergarten teacher, she collected picture books. I was attracted to their colorful pages and the way the words and pictures played with each other, much like the captioned cartoons I had drawn when I was young. I love hearing from my readers! Kids keep me on my toes and they ask a lot of questions. The number one question seems to be, 'Where do you get your ideas?' It's also the hardest question to answer because every idea is different. Some ideas seem to pop out of thin air--while I'm driving down the road or taking a walk. Others come from reading or research. But most of my early ideas came from our boys and the things they would do and say. For instance, one time when our first son, Walter, was five years old, I found him lying on the couch, looking pale as a ghost and clutching a Bible to his chest. He was praying! When I asked what was wrong, he wouldn't answer. In fact, he wouldn't even open his mouth. My wife, Carol, finally coaxed a response from him: he pointed inside his mouth. Carol exclaimed, 'You have a loose tooth!' Walter's eyes nearly popped out with fright. We quickly assured him that it was perfectly okay for his tooth to come loose and that a new one would replace it. But Carol and I looked at each other and realized that despite all our efforts to be good parents, we had somehow completely forgotten to warn Walter that teeth fall out! He had thought he was falling apart! I made a little note in my journal; then ten years later, I expanded that memory into my book Parts." Tedd's current Fly Guy series has twice received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor and is approaching 20 books. He is also co-author and illustrator of a new series featuring the Noodleheads, Mac and Mac, also the recipient of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor. Tedd Arnold now lives beside a lake near Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Carol, and their two cats, Lou and Kitty-doo.

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Hi! Fly Guy [Arnold, Tedd, Arnold, Tedd] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hi! Fly Guy