Here's a chapter book of contemporary fables about a rambunctious group of fourth graders and their amazing teacher—the globe-trotting, Mayan-ceremonial-robe-wearing Mr. Jupiter—that is sure to delight students and teachers alike. There's Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, he's forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a school bus name tag. The moral of his story?Be careful what you wish for.Then there's Amisha Spelwadi, who can spellwildebeest,no problem. When Mr. Jupiter asks the class to spellcat, all Amisha can come up with iskat. The moral:Don't count your chickens before they hatch.Kids will laugh out loud as they learn tried-and-true lessons in this funny, fast-paced book. And don't miss the class's continued adventures inThe Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary Schoolby Candace Fleming.