Isaac learns that being the best pitcher means more than throwing the perfect game. For those who are unfamiliar with what a perfect game in baseball Isaac learns that being the best pitcher means more than throwing the perfect game. For those who are unfamiliar with what a perfect game in baseball is, it means facing all the batters in a game without giving up a hit or a walk. This is a rewarding read in which Isaac not only plays baseball, but plays basketball too by becoming involved with Special Olympics Unified Sports. Fans of John Coy's 4 for 4 series or other sports stories will find much to like in this one....more
An animal story. This one features Twitch, a squirrel, who runs in the school through an open door when he is being chased by a dog. Soon he befriendsAn animal story. This one features Twitch, a squirrel, who runs in the school through an open door when he is being chased by a dog. Soon he befriends the various class pets, but will he be able to escape his nemesis? ...more
This is awesome! Twenty-five year old Josh has never had a girlfriend. He decides to figure out what is wrong with his approach and fix it by intervieThis is awesome! Twenty-five year old Josh has never had a girlfriend. He decides to figure out what is wrong with his approach and fix it by interviewing girls and women from his past. Josh's self depreciating humor will make this book a hard one for you to put down....more
**spoiler alert** As this book ends, it appears we will never know what pet the boy in this book should get; it's the perfect book for having your stu**spoiler alert** As this book ends, it appears we will never know what pet the boy in this book should get; it's the perfect book for having your students or children create their own endings!...more
Ehlert's autobiography on becoming an illustrator. I love how it contained collages from her previous books like Planting a Rainbow and Feathers for LEhlert's autobiography on becoming an illustrator. I love how it contained collages from her previous books like Planting a Rainbow and Feathers for Lunch....more
Stick with this silly story of farm animals trying to checkout a book from their local library until the end. The joke on the last page made me laugh Stick with this silly story of farm animals trying to checkout a book from their local library until the end. The joke on the last page made me laugh out loud!...more
**spoiler alert** What happens when a luxury cruise turns into a nightmare? Laurel is a passenger on a special boat cruise for the debut of a new prod**spoiler alert** What happens when a luxury cruise turns into a nightmare? Laurel is a passenger on a special boat cruise for the debut of a new product called Solu. Solu is an artificial sweetener that will help you lose weight. Due to seasickness, Laurel is unable to eat for the first day and thus not try the Solu like most of the other passengers Unfortunately, Laurel soon learns that its side effects are deadly as the passengers and her best friend Viv become shadows of their former selves who will do anything for more Solu. Can Laurel and her new boyfriend, the hunky former child TV star Tom save Viv? Will they be able to save themselves? And perhaps most importantly will they be able to let those on the mainland know what's happening before Solu hits the stores? This book rocks! Dystopia fans who are wondering what to read next will find much to like in this story of dystopia on sea. As for me, I am hoping this is not the last we see of Laurel and Tom....more
Not only is this the perfect alphabet book about reading; it's full of alliteration. Pair this with Judy Sierra's Wild about Books or The Letters in tNot only is this the perfect alphabet book about reading; it's full of alliteration. Pair this with Judy Sierra's Wild about Books or The Letters in the Library....more
Being polite, showing respect, showing courtesy, sharing, being helpful, and being patient. These are good manners for wherever you may be in the schoBeing polite, showing respect, showing courtesy, sharing, being helpful, and being patient. These are good manners for wherever you may be in the school. (I.e. cafeteria, classroom, hallway)...more
Bear doesn't want to go to the library; he is not interested in broadening his horizons with new books. Can the librarian and his friend Mouse possiblBear doesn't want to go to the library; he is not interested in broadening his horizons with new books. Can the librarian and his friend Mouse possibly find him the perfect book? This is a delightful story about the discovering the joy of new books and the beauty of listening to reading....more
Book 8 in The Notebook of Doom series. Alexander, Rip and Nikki must save their town from monster lightning bugs that are messing with the town's elecBook 8 in The Notebook of Doom series. Alexander, Rip and Nikki must save their town from monster lightning bugs that are messing with the town's electricity. This is the book for those who like short chapter books with illustrations; it's full of cartoon like illustrations. Not only will this book entertain young readers, it will make the science of electricity more fun. ...more
(Mutant frogs + four unusual middle schoolers) x grossness = Night of the Frankenfrogs This is a good book to recommend to those who have read Dan Gut(Mutant frogs + four unusual middle schoolers) x grossness = Night of the Frankenfrogs This is a good book to recommend to those who have read Dan Gutman's My Weird School series or Troy Cumming's The Notebook of Doom series and are wondering what to read next. Fans of graphic novels or gross humor will like this one too....more
The perfect poetry books for teens! Fun and eye-catching! Young poets and artists will enjoy this book that encourages, embraces and validates creativThe perfect poetry books for teens! Fun and eye-catching! Young poets and artists will enjoy this book that encourages, embraces and validates creativity....more
After her family dies in a freak accident, teenager Jackie moves from New York City to Colorado to live with the Walter family. (Katherine Walter was After her family dies in a freak accident, teenager Jackie moves from New York City to Colorado to live with the Walter family. (Katherine Walter was her mother's best friend and was listed as her guardian.) The Walter family consists of elven boys and one girl who acts like a boy. Not only is Jackie adjusting to living in the big city to a ranch; she adjusting to living with a houseful of boys. Six of the boys are teenagers in high school. Before Jackie knows it, she is part of a love triangle between seventeen year old Cole and sixteen year old Alex. Which brother will Jackie choose? Young, first time author Ali Novak does a great job of giving each of the Walter boys a distinct personality. (Not just Cole and Alex) By the end of the story, the reader will feel like they know a little more about what makes each of the siblings tick. Fans of Twilight and other books with love triangles will enjoy this one. A 2015 Teens' Top Ten nominee....more
DNF (did not finish), I read the first two stories for A and B and realized that this is an alphabet book for older readers. This might be a good bookDNF (did not finish), I read the first two stories for A and B and realized that this is an alphabet book for older readers. This might be a good book for challenging your students or children to write their own alphabet book....more
If you are looking for a creative way to introduce that Persuasive Essay unit, this is the perfect picture book for you! Author Michael Ian Black giveIf you are looking for a creative way to introduce that Persuasive Essay unit, this is the perfect picture book for you! Author Michael Ian Black gives us four very good reasons why a pig parade is a terrible idea. He also addresses why you might think it is a good idea and includes a strong conclusion to his argument. ...more
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