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Elisa Michaels, Bigger And Better (Riverside Kids)
by Johanna Hurwitz[From the left dust jacket flap:] Now that Elisa's in second grade, she's taking charge of whatever comes her way--from a baby-sitter who doesn't know how to change a diaper to an airplane trip without her parents. Of course, it's not easy taking charge when your big brother thinks you're too little and your little brother runs amok! But Elisa is determined to make everything work out in the end. And what better way to celebrate being seven and a half than a day of eating nothing but chocolate. Chocolate cookies, chocolate milk, chocolate bars... chocolate and more chocolate, from morning to night. With these delicious new episodes from the whirlwind life of Elisa Michaels, Johanna Hurwitz entertains us once again with a vivid portrayal of family life as seen from four feet tall. Look in the Bookshare library for over fifty more books you'll like by Johanna Hurwitz about children of all ages with others on the way. They include: The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein, Aldo Applesauce, Amazing Monty: More adventures in Third Grade book 3, Anne Frank: Life in Hiding, Baseball Fever, Class Clown, Faraway Summer, The Just Desserts Club, Llama in the Library, One Small Dog, Roz and Ozzie, and Spring Break.
Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read! #15)
by Herman ParishAmelia Bedelia is helping out at Dr. Horton's bustling office. She may not have a medical degree, but her own special prescription of "un"common sense works like a charm every time.
Halloweenies
by David Wisniewski"Get ready to shriek...with laughter! Within these covers lurk five horror spoofs just waiting to tickle your funny bone. Can it survive the shaggy shenanigans of "Frankenstein's Hamster"? Can it endure the galactic giggles of "Attack of the Space Toupees"? Yes, you say... Well, grab your popcorn! The lights are going down! The curtains are going up! It's time for the first showing of... " Publishers Weekly In five stories modeled on creature-feature movies, Wisniewski, working more in the vein of his The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups than his Caldecott-winning Golem, [available from Bookshare] warms up old gags. Pen-and-inks of three movie-going boys imply the intended audience, and so do lowbrow jokes about a castle's "big buttress" and a sherpa named "Duk Pin Bo Ling." A pushy cosmetologist turns a werewolf into a "werewuss," and, in "Attack of the Space Toupees," the wives of exclusively male government officials thwart a UFO plot (the vanquished aliens respond with sinister "space girdles"). Ages 7-up. Pictures are described. Other books by David Wisniewski are available from Bookshare.
The Importance of Being Earnest with Connections
by Oscar WildeHolt McDougal Library, High School with Connections
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with Connections
by Mark TwainThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is written entirely in dialect. Readers meet Huckleberry Finn after he's been taken in by Widow Douglas and her sister, Miss Watson, who intend to teach him religion and proper manners. Huck soon sets off on an adventure to help the widow's slave, Jim, escape up the Mississippi to the free states. By allowing Huck to tell his own story, Mark Twain addresses America's painful contradiction of racism and segregation in a "free" and "equal" society.
Never Sniff a Gift Fish
by Patrick F. McmanusMore humorous observations and insights into the agonies and ecstacies of hunting, fishing, and camping by the author of They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? and other celebrations of life in the wild.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Mystery Patient (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #12)
by Mary Blount ChristianDog detective Sebastian helps his master protect a mystery patient at City Hospital at a time when an attempted coup has just occurred in a nation friendly to the United States. This time he's completely on his own since John falls ill and becomes a patient himself. Sebastian disguises himself as a Candy Striper. Will this impersonation be believed? There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Stars-in-his-Eyes Mystery (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #8)
by Mary Blount ChristianMysterious attacks on Chummy the Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie. Sebastian is off to Hollywood where he finds a mystery instead of stardom. The bad news is that Sebastian the English Sheepdog can't be discovered as a super star if he's dressed up to look like Chummy, a Saint Bernard and he'll only be seen falling through the air, and worse yet, he's afraid of heights! The good news is that there's a serious mystery to solve in which fake accidents are happening which are dangerous to people and dogs. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Secret of the Skewered Skier (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #4)
by Mary Blount ChristianWhile on a ski trip to the Frozen Dreams resort, Sebastian, dog detective, and his master John run into a case of jewel theft. Once more Sebastian has to do the detecting to find the jewel thief because John is busy flirting with a movie star named Lotta Diamonds. To solve this case Sebastian has to disguise himself as a rug, take a wild downhill ride on skis and smell a man's toes. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Sebastian [super Sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery (Sebastian Super Sleuth Mystery Series #1)
by Mary Blount ChristianA clever dog helps his owner solve a case involving a missing Gypsy necklace; an evil curse; and a kidnapped, larcenous cat. Police detective John Quincy Jones is in deep trouble. His boss's cat, left in John's care, has been kidnapped and a priceless Gypsy necklace he was guarding has disappeared. It's time for Sebastian, John's gluttonous Old English Sheepdog and self-proclaimed star detective, to leap into action. And leap he does--right into a wild and wacky shaggy dog adventure that finds the intrepid canine super sleuth and master of disguises battling for his life under the threat of a dreadful Gypsy curse. Zany humor, hilarious hijinks, and a blundering but brilliant dog detective combine in Sebastian [super sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, a sidesplitting romp that's as easy to swallow as Sebastian's favorite pizza. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Confessions of a Pregnant Father
by Dan GreenburgAn engaging, heartfelt account from humorist Dan Greenburg of what it is like to go for parenthood, from Lamaze to labor, to colic and beyond.
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!
by Tony Ross David Walliams‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail ‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny. Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…? Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat. This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.
Slime
by David Walliams Tony RossSlime: The mega laugh-out-loud children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams.
The World's Worst Teachers
by Tony Ross David WalliamsMillions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World’s Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster… Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is ALWAYS furious – and she’s on a detention rampage. And as for Pent, he’s a teacher with a real difference. He is bone-shakingly terrified of… children! Millions of children have loved the World’s Worst Children – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever, The World’s Worst Teachers. Brought to you by number one bestselling author, David Walliams, with every story illustrated in glorious colour by artistic genius, Tony Ross.
The World's Worst Children 3 (World's Worst Ser.)
by David Walliams Tony RossThe World's Worst Children 3: Fiendishly Funny New Short Stories for Fans of David Walliams Books [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2008] David Walliams
Withering Tights: The Misadventures Of Tallulah Casey
by Louise Rennison14-year-old Lullah travels to Yorkshire for a performing arts summer program. There she makes friends and meets cute guys, but she also discovers that she has almost no artistic talent! She hopes to be accepted into the school's fulltime fine arts program, but she'll have to do some fast thinking in order to discover what she's good at.
Tigger on the Couch: The Neuroses, Psychoses, Disorders and Maladies of Our Favourite Children's Characters
by Laura JamesPacked with uproarious yet decidedly accurate case studies, this is a unique look at the mental disorders plaguing our beloved childhood characters. Critical questions concerning a range of classic individuals are all answered, including: Should Tigger have received treatment for hyperactivity? If Beauty had told her therapist about her relationship with the Beast, would she have been diagnosed as co-dependent? and Did Winnie the Pooh have an addictive personality? Each study also looks into how these characters presented ideas of love, life, inner peace, and good mental health to generations of children. So lay back on the big couch and learn all about the traits, diagnoses, and theoretical treatment programs for your favorite friends.
The List: A Love Story in 781 Chapters
by Aneva StoutThe blind date with a gluten allergy. The ex who can't stop talking about the French girlfriend who dumped him. The cute young bartender who knows how to make a Manhattan straight up. And, of course, Mr. Right-- who looks like Liam Neeson, writes poetry like e.e. cummings, plays the guitar like Jimmy Page. Until he turns out to be a complete and total jerk. Narrated in 781 chapters-- "The List" is an irresistible look at love, dating, friendship, sex, cats, thongs, and shopping. And a story that's as pleasurable, as interesting, as gossipy, as truthful, as reassuring, as compelling, as sane, as necessary as a late-night phone call to your best friend ever. Pour a cup of tea, curl up on the couch, and read to your heart's content.
Santa Speaks: The Wit And Wisdom Of Santas Across The Nation
by Michael Patrick Collins Dawn SheggebySanta Claus is real. In stores and schools and street corners all across the country each December, the jolly old elf exists. Santa Speaks is a celebration of all the real-life Santas who carry on the tradition of Saint Nicholas. What is it like, after all, to be the jolliest, most generous, and best loved man in the world? Santa Speaks takes a merry look at the red-clad few who step outside their usual lives each year to listen to our wishes. Thirty different Santas from around the United States, including a cowboy Santa in Texas, a Cajun Papa Noel in New Orleans, a showgirl Santa in Las Vegas, and a pro-wrestler-turned-Santa in New York share heartfelt and often hilarious true-life tales that evoke all the warmth, joy, laughter, and frustrations of the holiday season. This unique collection of photographs and first-hand stories will put a twinkle in the eye of gift-givers and recipients alike.