G. Brian Karas
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An illustrated collection of poems about a variety of elementary school experiences. By turns wistful and funny, the 38 poems in this collection capture the ups and downs of elementary school life with uncanny accuracy. These poems, complemented by lively black-and-white drawings, speak to children's hearts, to their fears, and to the special joys found in every corner of a classroom. "Humorous and poignant."
64) Surprise soup
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When Kevie's mother has a baby, Kevie, his older brother, and their father make soup for when the new baby comes home.
65) A dog named Sam
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A dog named Sam fetches the wrong things, swims in the wrong places, and keeps everyone in the house awake when he can't go to sleep at night.
68) Missing mittens
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As a farmer tries to find the correct number of mittens for his various farmyard animals, the reader is introduced to odd and even numbers.
69) 7 x 9 = trouble!
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Third-grader Wilson struggles with his times-tables in order to beat the class deadline.
70) Elevator magic
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Explains the concept of subtraction through a rhyming text about a descending elevator.
74) Car wash
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While sitting inside their car, two children enjoy the soapy sights and watery sounds of the car wash.
75) Saving Sweetness
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The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.
77) Daniel's pet
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A young boy takes good care of his pet chicken, and when she is grown up she gives him a surprise.
78) F is for fiesta
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A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of a young boy's birthday, with Spanish words for each letter of the Spanish alphabet, translated in a glossary.