Aw, Nuts! by Rob McClurkan

Squirrel LOVES acorns!!  He is not picky about how he eats them, he just wants them.  When he finds the best acorn and attempts to add it to his pile the unthinkable occurs.  KABOOM!!  There goes all his acorns, including his prized acorn.  He chases the acorn all over trying to get it back.  Will he get his acorn back?  Hilarious book.   Kids that will  be on the ground rolling as squirrel goes on an adventure to get back his prized acorn.

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If It Rains Pancakes by Brian P. Cleary

If It Rains Pancakes is a collection of fun haiku and lantern poems, including explanations of these two types of poetry.

My pet pig, Betty,
In her full karate stance,
performs the "pork chop".

A great addition to poetry collection.  Kids will enjoy the simple, funny poems with equally amusing illustrations.

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The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf, and Grandma by Diane and Christyan Fox

Cat begins reading a very inquisitive Dog about Little Red Riding Hood.  Dog is full of questions.  Is Little Red a superhero?  She wears a cape so she must be a superhero, right?  Does she zap the wolf with a kindness ray?  Is Grandma still in the closet?  Hilarious twist on a familiar fairy tale that even older elementary students will enjoy, and probably "get the humor" better than the younger students.  Great addition to fairy tale study.

To view the trailer of this book click HERE!

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Ralph Tells A Story by Abby Hanlon

Ralph has writer's block.  It is not his fault though because nothing exciting ever happens in his life!  Ralph tries everything to come up with an idea for a story.  He even asks a classmate to help.  He in convinced he will NEVER have a story to write.  Before he knows it Ralph is standing in the front of his class, everyone waiting for HIM to read his story and he has.........NOTHING!  Luckily his friend Daisy helps him out by asking him questions and that is just what he needs to get going on his amazing story. Great book for writing workshop for those kids that just can't come up with an idea to write about.

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Fly Guy's Amazing Tricks by Tedd Arnold

The Amazing Fly Guy Circus has arrived and Fly Guy and Buzz have prepared tricks to wow the crowd.  The Backstroke, the Dizzie Doozie, and the Big Booger are all performed for the crowd of friends.  Unfortunately Buzz's parents are not so impressed with Fly Guy performs the tricks at dinner and Buzz must impose a new rule on "when" Fly Guy can perform the tricks.  When a mean kid comes along and begins making fun of Buzz, Fly Guy steps in and helps Buzz out, without even knowing it.  Fly Guy fans will enjoy the newest Fly Guy and Buzz adventure.

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

If you set out to make something MAGNIFICENT…..it may take time!  A little girl decides that today is the day she will make something magnificent with the help of her assistant, her dog.  But it is just not working out right.  So she tries again.  And still it is not working out.  Frustration sets in and her assistant steps in and convinces her to take time to take a walk and relax.  When the pair returns…..

Great message for kiddos as well as adults!!  Love a simple book with a great message!!  

View book trailer here!  

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Brief Thief by Michael Escoffier

Leon is out and about when he needs to go….well,….POO!  Of course he has no "paper" - hate that!  Leon has to be resourceful, looking for something to help him get out of this most uncomfortable situation.  Leon is relieved when he sees a pair of underwear in the tree.  Problem solved!  He is quite pleased until……wait.  He discovers there are HOLES in them!  Darn!  He throws them only to hear a voice reprimanding him for his choice in using something that is not his!  Hilariously funny book with great surprise ending.  Kids will get a kick out of the mere fact it is well…..potty humor!

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Duck to the Rescue by John Himmelman

Pigs…..chickens…..cows…..and now…..DUCK to the RESCUE!  In John Himmelman's latest book from the Greenstalk farm duck will be the animal to save the day!  From fear of the dark to filling the need for a sitter, Duck swoops in and saves the day - sort of.  Funny illustrations keep kids entertaining and with each page the guess of how Duck will help out, or not, will engage children preschool to early elementary.  As with his other books, this will be a great read aloud for some giggles and fun!

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Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz

A ninja trained wolf, craving meat....a little girl headed to Granny's house, with a secret...Gran with special talent.....Little Red Riding Hood, ninja style!  Another fairy tale to add to the fractured fairy tale unit which will probably be a bigger hit with the kids, especially boys, than with the adults.  Find the twists and turns that make this Red Riding Hood story unique!

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Dog vs. Cat by Chris Gall

Mr. and Mrs. Button have decided to buy a pet....unfortunately neither of them knows that OTHER one is doing so.  Mr. Button comes home with a dog and the same day Mrs. Button comes home with a cat.  Since the Button's only have one room for the new pets, they must share.  Each animal arranges their side of the room.  It is quickly apparent that these two pets are quite opposite.  Dog and Cat spend lots of time trying to make the other one leave.  There is no compromise and getting along with these two pets....UNTIL a new arrival appears at the Button house.  Funny book with a surprise ending.  A closer look at the illustrations, including the end pages, will provide kids and adults with lots of laughs!

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