Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0440416892
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Dexter is like a square peg in a round hole: he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook. Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?
Fourth Grade Weirdo
Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0440416892
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Dexter is like a square peg in a round hole: he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook. Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0440416892
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Dexter is like a square peg in a round hole: he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook. Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?
Weirdo
Author: Zadie Smith
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241449642
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. The charming characters of Magenta Fox, whose work is evocative of Raymond Briggs and Janet Ahlberg, perfectly offset Zadie and Nick's warm, wry prose. Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241449642
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. The charming characters of Magenta Fox, whose work is evocative of Raymond Briggs and Janet Ahlberg, perfectly offset Zadie and Nick's warm, wry prose. Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.
Fourth Grade Weirdo
Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606211956
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Dexter's well-ordered life is disrupted by his uneasy interactions with his spontaneous, even zany, fourth-grade teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle and by his mother's campaign for reelection to the town's school board.
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606211956
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Dexter's well-ordered life is disrupted by his uneasy interactions with his spontaneous, even zany, fourth-grade teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle and by his mother's campaign for reelection to the town's school board.
Oggie Cooder
Author: Sarah Weeks
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545795079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
From the author of So B. It—now a major motion picture. “A loveable character . . . Fans of Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid titles will be drawn to Oggie.” —School Library Journal Oggie Cooder has a talent—he can charve better than anyone else in Truman Elementary School. (Charving, for the uninitiated, is the carving of a piece of cheese with one’s teeth.) Oggie doesn’t think this is anything special—but his whole school will soon be disagreeing with him. Because after he inadvertently charves during a nationwide hunt for unusual talents, his charving puts him on the path to fame and fortune. Suddenly, he’s the star of the school . . . but he’s not sure that he wants to shine that way. This is Sarah Weeks at her best—funny, clever, and kid-friendly. “Oggie’s adventure delivers a message about staying true to oneself, but the lesson is never cheesy; it is as light-hearted and tasty as Oggie’s charving lessons.” —Kidsreads.com “What is refreshing is that Oggie doesn’t have to change his nature to change his social status. Gentle humor with a satisfying message for middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545795079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
From the author of So B. It—now a major motion picture. “A loveable character . . . Fans of Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid titles will be drawn to Oggie.” —School Library Journal Oggie Cooder has a talent—he can charve better than anyone else in Truman Elementary School. (Charving, for the uninitiated, is the carving of a piece of cheese with one’s teeth.) Oggie doesn’t think this is anything special—but his whole school will soon be disagreeing with him. Because after he inadvertently charves during a nationwide hunt for unusual talents, his charving puts him on the path to fame and fortune. Suddenly, he’s the star of the school . . . but he’s not sure that he wants to shine that way. This is Sarah Weeks at her best—funny, clever, and kid-friendly. “Oggie’s adventure delivers a message about staying true to oneself, but the lesson is never cheesy; it is as light-hearted and tasty as Oggie’s charving lessons.” —Kidsreads.com “What is refreshing is that Oggie doesn’t have to change his nature to change his social status. Gentle humor with a satisfying message for middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews
Seventh-Grade Weirdo
Author: Lee Wardlaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781440182631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Rob wants to start middle school with a brand new image: Normal. But that might be impossible. Because Rob comes from a much publicized, hugely embarrassing family of weirdos. And Rob fears some of their weirdness might just rub off on him... ..".very funny." Kirkus ..".[an] entertaining, sometimes touching story of self-realization..." School Library Journal ..".the story moves swiftly, the hero is likeable, and the themes of family solidarity and living...one's values are important and welcome." Booklist A Texas Lonestar Book Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781440182631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Rob wants to start middle school with a brand new image: Normal. But that might be impossible. Because Rob comes from a much publicized, hugely embarrassing family of weirdos. And Rob fears some of their weirdness might just rub off on him... ..".very funny." Kirkus ..".[an] entertaining, sometimes touching story of self-realization..." School Library Journal ..".the story moves swiftly, the hero is likeable, and the themes of family solidarity and living...one's values are important and welcome." Booklist A Texas Lonestar Book Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award
You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Alex Gino
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545956269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Alex Gino, the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Melissa, is back with another sensitive tale based on increasingly relevant social justice issues. Jilly thinks she's figured out how life works. But when her sister, Emma, is born deaf, she realizes how much she still has to learn. The world is going to treat Jilly, who is white and hearing, differently from Emma, just as it will treat them both differently from their Black cousins. A big fantasy reader, Jilly makes a connection online with another fantasy fan, Derek, who is a Deaf, Black ASL user. She goes to Derek for help with Emma but doesn't always know the best way or time to ask for it. As she and Derek meet in person, have some really fun conversations, and become friends, Jilly makes some mistakes . . . but comes to understand that it's up to her, not Derek to figure out how to do better next time--especially when she wants to be there for Derek the most. Within a world where kids like Derek and Emma aren't assured the same freedom or safety as kids like Jilly, Jilly is starting to learn all the things she doesn't know--and by doing that, she's also working to discover how to support her family and her friends. With You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!, award-winning author Alex Gino uses their trademark humor, heart, and humanity to show readers how being open to difference can make you a better person, and how being open to change can make you change in the best possible ways.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545956269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Alex Gino, the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Melissa, is back with another sensitive tale based on increasingly relevant social justice issues. Jilly thinks she's figured out how life works. But when her sister, Emma, is born deaf, she realizes how much she still has to learn. The world is going to treat Jilly, who is white and hearing, differently from Emma, just as it will treat them both differently from their Black cousins. A big fantasy reader, Jilly makes a connection online with another fantasy fan, Derek, who is a Deaf, Black ASL user. She goes to Derek for help with Emma but doesn't always know the best way or time to ask for it. As she and Derek meet in person, have some really fun conversations, and become friends, Jilly makes some mistakes . . . but comes to understand that it's up to her, not Derek to figure out how to do better next time--especially when she wants to be there for Derek the most. Within a world where kids like Derek and Emma aren't assured the same freedom or safety as kids like Jilly, Jilly is starting to learn all the things she doesn't know--and by doing that, she's also working to discover how to support her family and her friends. With You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!, award-winning author Alex Gino uses their trademark humor, heart, and humanity to show readers how being open to difference can make you a better person, and how being open to change can make you change in the best possible ways.
Yes, I Can Listen!
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1641601760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Listening is an essential life skill that helps children achieve success at school, follow safety rules and show others that they care about them. In a world filled with distractions, being a "good listener" has become more difficult than ever. The playful rhymes of Yes, I Can Listen! encourage children to appreciate the rewards of attentive listening. With sweet characters, varied type faces, and vivid colors, this picture book introduces a variety of listening scenarios. Each two-page spread let children imagine how they might listen in a number of common situations. Yes, I Can Listen! concludes with a page of suggestions for parents who wish to explore more activities that encourage and develop their children's listening skills.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1641601760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Listening is an essential life skill that helps children achieve success at school, follow safety rules and show others that they care about them. In a world filled with distractions, being a "good listener" has become more difficult than ever. The playful rhymes of Yes, I Can Listen! encourage children to appreciate the rewards of attentive listening. With sweet characters, varied type faces, and vivid colors, this picture book introduces a variety of listening scenarios. Each two-page spread let children imagine how they might listen in a number of common situations. Yes, I Can Listen! concludes with a page of suggestions for parents who wish to explore more activities that encourage and develop their children's listening skills.
Love Puppies and Corner Kicks
Author: Bob Krech
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101196246
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Andrea's life is pretty close to perfect-she's the leading scorer on her soccer team, has great friends, and can't wait to start a new school year. Then her parents ruin everything by announcing that the family is moving to Scotland for a whole year! When Andrea gets there, she has to deal with a haunted castle, her stuttering problem, and some tough new soccer friends-who might not accept that the boy she is crushing on plays for a rival team. It's a perfect middle-grade tale of friendship, sports, and first love.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101196246
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Andrea's life is pretty close to perfect-she's the leading scorer on her soccer team, has great friends, and can't wait to start a new school year. Then her parents ruin everything by announcing that the family is moving to Scotland for a whole year! When Andrea gets there, she has to deal with a haunted castle, her stuttering problem, and some tough new soccer friends-who might not accept that the boy she is crushing on plays for a rival team. It's a perfect middle-grade tale of friendship, sports, and first love.
When You Reach Me
Author: Rebecca Stead
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1849398879
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Miranda's life is starting to unravel. Her best friend, Sal, gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The key that Miranda's mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives: 'I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter.' The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realises that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1849398879
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Miranda's life is starting to unravel. Her best friend, Sal, gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The key that Miranda's mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives: 'I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter.' The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realises that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow
Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
When Mrs. Wow takes in a stray cow, her lazy dog and cat hope to train the new household member to catch mice and intimidate the mailman.
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
When Mrs. Wow takes in a stray cow, her lazy dog and cat hope to train the new household member to catch mice and intimidate the mailman.