Who is Cooper Jewett? He is being raside by his grandparents Eli and Edna Jewett on their dairy farm. Like his grandfather, Cooper is a dairyman. FarmWho is Cooper Jewett? He is being raside by his grandparents Eli and Edna Jewett on their dairy farm. Like his grandfather, Cooper is a dairyman. Farming is in his blood. What happens when a state senator shows up asking Cooper to help him on his campaign? Does the senator know secrets about Cooper's past? Is it possible the Jewetts are not his grandparents? Who are his real parents? What really happened to them? In addition to being a story about the meaning of family and self-sacrifice, this is a political thriller about how far candidates will go to find dirt on another candidate. Give this one to those who love Gary D. Schmidt's other works and cannot get enough of him, those looking for a stories about farm or rural life or teens looking for clean reads....more
This is a beautiful story that is meant to build empathy towards immigrants. Hoa recently came to the United States of America with her father, her siThis is a beautiful story that is meant to build empathy towards immigrants. Hoa recently came to the United States of America with her father, her sisters and younger brother. Unfortunately her mother was unable to come. Can Hoa adapt to life in a new country and in a new school without her mother?...more
Even though this was first published almost 20 years ago in 2003, the message of how addictive video games can be still rings true. when Franklin's frEven though this was first published almost 20 years ago in 2003, the message of how addictive video games can be still rings true. when Franklin's friend Beaver gets a new video game, Franklin can't stop playing it. He spends more time playing it than Beaver. Can Franklin's friends figure out a way to help him?...more
Historical fiction for our youngest readers, it was first published in 1971 and based on an incident in Mexico in 1943. It includes an author's note aHistorical fiction for our youngest readers, it was first published in 1971 and based on an incident in Mexico in 1943. It includes an author's note at the end that could also be shared at the start of the story to provide background knowledge....more
Silly story about Arthur, a monkey who wants enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap that says, "Far Out Frisbees". (view spoiler)[Unfortunately, he doeSilly story about Arthur, a monkey who wants enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap that says, "Far Out Frisbees". (view spoiler)[Unfortunately, he doesn't have a clue about money. (hide spoiler)] With help from his friend Violet, can he earn enough?...more
A story encapsulating all things kindergarten. Along with avid learners who will enjoy reviewing what their class did/did not learn, homeschooling famA story encapsulating all things kindergarten. Along with avid learners who will enjoy reviewing what their class did/did not learn, homeschooling families will love this one for staying on track from month to month....more
The rabbit may finally found a reader, but how long can it last? Will you be the reader who stays? This audience participation story would be great foThe rabbit may finally found a reader, but how long can it last? Will you be the reader who stays? This audience participation story would be great for fans of Mo Willems' Pigeon stories.
Well-done picture book biography about Grace Hopper, a twentieth century woman who dedicated her life to tinkering, inventing, math & science and compWell-done picture book biography about Grace Hopper, a twentieth century woman who dedicated her life to tinkering, inventing, math & science and computers. She graduated high school early and worked until she was 80 years old!...more
What I liked best about this story about a new kid was the ending. (view spoiler)[The New kids goes from being called 'the new kid' to Kiki (hide spoiWhat I liked best about this story about a new kid was the ending. (view spoiler)[The New kids goes from being called 'the new kid' to Kiki (hide spoiler)]....more
A good book to give new chefs and cooks; it's a crash course on a variety of spices and herbs.A good book to give new chefs and cooks; it's a crash course on a variety of spices and herbs....more
4.5 stars. Maybe this is starting to show its age, it was first published in 2009. This story about a persistent book salesperson (a fox selling a book4.5 stars. Maybe this is starting to show its age, it was first published in 2009. This story about a persistent book salesperson (a fox selling a book) was hilarious....more
Beautiful illustrations, this is a fun story by author/illustrator Nicolo Carozzi. Fans of cat & mice stories or those wanting to teach problem & soluBeautiful illustrations, this is a fun story by author/illustrator Nicolo Carozzi. Fans of cat & mice stories or those wanting to teach problem & solution will enjoy this one....more
Super cute, first book in a series. This early beginning chapter book about a pair of animal friends could be a future Geisel Award winner. Fans of MerSuper cute, first book in a series. This early beginning chapter book about a pair of animal friends could be a future Geisel Award winner. Fans of Mercy Watson or Frog and Toad will want to give this series a try....more
(view spoiler)[This is the one where Cassie takes Ronald Pergman down. (hide spoiler)] Fans of books 2 and 3 in this quartet will definitely want to r(view spoiler)[This is the one where Cassie takes Ronald Pergman down. (hide spoiler)] Fans of books 2 and 3 in this quartet will definitely want to read this Cassie Dewell story that takes us back to Montana and includes past characters like Ronald and Kyle....more
Interesting story about an African American woman Mavynee Betsch who was a successful opera singer. When her mother becomes sick, she returns to her cInteresting story about an African American woman Mavynee Betsch who was a successful opera singer. When her mother becomes sick, she returns to her childhood home and spends the rest of her life as an activist and environmentalist (view spoiler)[and it appears in solitude (hide spoiler)], but is anyone listening?...more
Barnyard humor + Mother Goose + a Night-time read-aloud with Dad = Duck in the Fridge This one will put a smile on your face and give you a few chuckleBarnyard humor + Mother Goose + a Night-time read-aloud with Dad = Duck in the Fridge This one will put a smile on your face and give you a few chuckles. It might even leave you laughing out loud....more
Fans of Barbara O'Connor's How to Steal a Dog or Wish will enjoy this story about Piper, a young girl living in a homeless shelter and Baby, a small dFans of Barbara O'Connor's How to Steal a Dog or Wish will enjoy this story about Piper, a young girl living in a homeless shelter and Baby, a small dog who finds herself separated from her owner, Jewel. Can Piper reunite the two? What can a girl without a home do to help a dog without a home?...more
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