by Joanne | Mar 27, 2010 | Picture Book
For dino-lovers Mike and his little brother Andy, there’s nothing as exciting as the Dinosaur Card Trading Fair. Andy’s in heaven on his 7th birthday when Mom lets Mike take him for the very first time. Mike really wants a T. Rex card, but to get it...
by Joanne | Mar 27, 2010 | Picture Book
Sam—a.k.a. “Captain Invincible”—and his trusty space pooch Comet have their hands and paws full trying to navigate through the universe. Meteor showers, flying saucers, and a “galactic beast” are some of the dangers lurking among the stars....
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
The bugs in Coach Caterpillar’s gym class are learning a dance, but Centipede keeps tripping over his own feet! “Two steps to the left, two steps to the right. One hop forward, one hop backward. Turn right! Wiggle left. Wiggle right. Do the Bug Dance every...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
The 21st Street Sluggers have a problem: Their t-shirts are all worn and dirty. And that won’t do at all for playing against the 7th Avenue Spitfires. How can they raise some money fast? A car wash! First, the Sluggers pool their money to buy supplies. Then they...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
It’s picture-taking at the Lumpkin family reunion and Uncle Howie wants all the cousins to line up by age—from one-year-old Jacob to 15 year-old Tanya. “Say Sassafras!” But when Uncle Howie clicks the shutter, something always seems to go wrong....
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
Jill can’t believe it. Her older sister Jenny and older brother Jeff are at it again, arguing over who’s got the better backpack and better book. But their biggest battle is over who has the best bedroom in their new house. To measure the area of their...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
Grandpa’s taking all the grandkids to the neatest amusement park ever: Safari Park. The Jungle King rides all cost 4 tickets. Rhino Rides are just two tickets. Monkey Games and Tiger Treats are a bargain at one ticket each. But a ride on the “spectacular,...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
Mike loves riding his bicycle. This year he wants to ride in the annual 15-kilometer race around Perimeter Park, just like Justin and Marissa and all the other big kids. His practice ride around the athletic field was only 6 km, while the ride around the zoo was just...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
Winnie, the nice lady in charge of the cafeteria, has a stupendous idea for the school picnic: “Let’s make sundaes!” Lauren, James and Emily help out and are amazed by how many different kinds of sundaes you can make with just two ice-cream flavors,...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2010 | Picture Book
It’s election time at Camp Grizzly. Who will win the race to be the new mascot? Sophie’s got the support of the all-important boat club. Daniel hands out flyers and candy bars. But with 50 out of 100 campers—50%—still undecided, Corey decides to throw her...
