Frank Carlson Library

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Saint Patrick's Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

The first day of school becomes chaotic when third-grader Will's younger brother, Steve, arrives for kindergarten. Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be...

Feeling bad about last year's Field Day, in which her slow running cost the relay team a victory, Nancy, who enjoys using fancy words, finds herself facing another Field Day and another relay race with a mean classmate.

Hubie's class is giving thanks for the things they enjoy most, but how can Hubie be thankful when none of his friends will make a float with him? How can Hubie eat all of the food for Thanksgiving dinner?

Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun?

Groggle is hoping to make the perfect Valentine's Day card for Snarlina.

Everyone surprises the new student in a young bear's class with a valentine, and she returns the favor with a valentine for everyone. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Phonetics Brody is an energetic, peanut-butter-loving, skateboard-riding...

To celebrate Earth Day, Freddy's first-grade class participates in a "go green" challenge where they must complete ten planet-friendly activities by the end of the week.

A new book in Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends series! Ollie is looking. Looking for a valentine. Gossie, Gertie, Peedie, and BooBoo all have valentines, but Ollie wonders who will be his. His search leads him to a special valentine of his very own-a surprise for Ollie and readers! Dunrea's charming artwork shines in this treat of a book.

When she has to take over the job of appearing in Piccadilly on Groundhog Day to look for her shadow, Gretchen Groundhog is worried and nervous and threatens not to come out.