Synopsis: Stanley Yelnats’s family has a history of bad luck, so he isn’t too surprised when a miscarriage of justice sends him to a boys’ juvenile detention center, Camp Green Lake. But there is no lake―it has been dry for over a hundred years―and it’s hardly a camp: as punishment, the boys must each dig a hole a day, five feet deep, five feet across, in the hard earth of the dried-up lake bed. The warden claims that this pointless labor builds character…

Synopsis: When a flat skull is discovered in Africa, Stanley Lambchop decides to travel there. Maybe studying the skill will give clues to Stanley's flatness.

Synopsis: When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

Synopsis: The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin [paperback] Joe Troiano,Susan Banta [Jan 01, 2013]

Synopsis: Little Raccoon does not want to share her berries with her friends, but when her mother convinces her to bake some into muffins to bring to Little Beaver's party, she learns that sharing goes both ways.

Synopsis: Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.

Synopsis: A golden retriever puppy named Wally looks for adventure and finds it on a pirate ship run by puppy pirates.

Synopsis: Harry and Doug can't wait to start third grade. But when they get to school, so many things have changed that they feel like they're on Mars. At least two things remain the Harry is still gross, and Sidney is still his sworn enemy. So when Sidney kills Harry's spider, you can bet that Harry will get revenge.

Synopsis: Key Features Description A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis, until a new friend offers some needed perspective.A "fresh approach to colors and feelings."-Booklist, starred review A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis, until a new friend offers some needed perspective.A "fresh approach to colors and feelings."-Booklist, starred review Product Details Item #: NTS810651 ISBN13:…

Synopsis: When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either.

Synopsis: Key Features Description A second helping of munching, crunching dragons finds a worldwide taco shortage so the beasts time-travel to crush their cravings. “A tasty -and very funny- combination.” -Publishers Weekly A second helping of munching, crunching dragons finds a worldwide taco shortage so the beasts time-travel to crush their cravings. “A tasty -and very funny- combination.” -Publishers Weekly Product Details Item #: NTS861220 ISBN13:…

Synopsis: "Follow the adventures of Zoom, Buzz, Star, Nibbles, Moonlight and Bump - six happy hatchling turtles - as they emerge from their sandy nest and set off to explore a vast, new world. Who will they meet, what will they see ... and will Bump - the last to surface, tired and alone - catch up with the other baby turtles?" --Back cover.

Synopsis: "Looking at the stars is fun! Learn how to get the most out of watching the night sky."--

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Synopsis: Love strikes in the Black Lagoon! Everyone has to make a card for Valentine's Day. And even worse you have to give it to someone in your class. Plus, you can't draw a green-colored square or a dinosaur. You must draw a pink or red heart or a cupid. Yuck! You'd rather eat worms! And you know how it First you give a Valentine card and the next thing you know, you're married! You're just not ready for this!

Synopsis: Key Features Description A dab of blue here, a splash of red there, a goopy smear of green...everywhere. To the tune of "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," one creative kid floods his world with color, painting first the walls, then the ceiling, then HIMSELF! Before this feisty artist is through, he'll have painted his head, back, hands, legs, feet, and . . . Oh no - here comes Mama! Karen Beaumont's zippy text and David Catrow's zany illustrations…

Synopsis: Can Nancy solve this chilling mystery?Who wears a blue scarf and old rubber boots, and has broccoli for a nose? It's Sherlock -- Nancy, Bess, and George's snowman! The girls are thrilled to be on winter vacation and take part in all of the season's activities! Nancy's friend Deirdre has even transformed herself into Madame Chocolata, a fortune-teller who predicts the future by reading hot cocoa marshmallows!But the wintry days get a little too…

Synopsis: Presents sea creatures and items and activities associated with the ocean to be counted, from penguins and polar bears to canoes and coconuts.

Synopsis: Gilbert is nervous about portraying George Washington in front of the class, and he feels even worse when he leaves his main prop at home and allows another student to take the blame.

Synopsis: Porty was a hippopotamus-he wasn't sure he wanted to be one forever? Read this book to find out.