Michael Garland
21) Fish had a wish
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Fish wishes to be all sorts of animals because each one is special, then realizes there is something good about being a fish, too.
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Miss Smith volume 2
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In her out-of-the-ordinary reading class, Miss Smith uses her incredible storybook to transport her students to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World, " where they have an adventure with dinosaurs.
23) Birds make nests
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Describes the different kinds of nests that birds build to keep their eggs and chicks safe.
24) Christmas City
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"On Christmas Eve, Tommy receives an intriguing invitation from his eccentric Aunt Jeanne and is soon whisked away in a magical taxi to a bustling metropolis where it's Christmas every day"--Dust jacket.
25) King Puck
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With the help of fairies, Seamus the farmer and his scrawny goat win top honors at a festival in Killorglin, Ireland, and receive a lifetime supply of books.
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When a heavy snowfall causes schools and businesses to close, Tommy follows a series of notes from his Aunt Jeanne as he explores the frozen landscape, makes new friends, and participates in winter sports. Artwork includes over 200 objects for the reader to find and count.
27) Johnny Appleseed
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
28) How many mice?
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Ten hungry mice set out on a mission to find some food, facing hazards and dangers along the way.
29) Pecos Bill
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"This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
30) Paul Bunyan
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"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
31) Hooray José!
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Because he is such a short mouse, José is never picked to play basketball, but his determination to play well and a lot of practice get him on the team and give him the ability to step in when the star player is injured the day of the playoffs.
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Miss Smith volume 4
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On a class trip to an aquarium, Miss Smith teaches a lesson about keeping the oceans clean by reading excerpts from stories in her magical book, featuring such characters as Captain Nemo and Robinson Crusoe.
34) Christmas magic
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Emily builds a special snow-woman and joins her and the new neighbor's snowman in a dance on a magical Christmas Eve, when all sorts of amazing things happen.
36) Grandma's farm
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In this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa's Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life. Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding...
38) Saint Patrick
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A picture book biography of the patron saint of Ireland.
40) Papa pizza mouse
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A city-dwelling mouse carries a slice of pizza on the subway and delivers it to his family.