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"Let's Get a Pup!" said Kate
Bob Graham (2001) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Bob Graham
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Humor, Realistic Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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The end of Kate's bed was a lonely
place. She wanted a puppy to fill it.
Not any puppy, but a brand-new, small,
cute, run-around-in-circles one. When
she and her parents find Dave at the
Rescue Center, they think he is just
perfect. But then they spot old, gray,
broad-as-a-table Rosy. How can they
ever decide? This is a warm, funny
look at how difficult it is to find the
perfect pet. The illustrations are big
and bright and reflect a modern-day
family.
Reviewed by: Mary Jane / South County Regional Library
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101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher
Lee Wardlaw (2004) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Humor, Realistic Fiction
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Steve "Sneeze" Wyatt, inventor, has a
complicated life. Because of his
successful inventions, Sneeze's parents
want him to skip a grade and begin high
school next year. But, that would mean
leaving his friends. In order to stay
at his middle school, Sneeze concocts a
scheme; he plans to be so disruptive
in class by finding ways to "bug" his
teachers that he will not be accepted
into high school. Adding to his
problems, Sneeze believes he
has "inventor's block" (which he is
afraid to admit) and there is an
upcoming inventor's convention. Will
his plan work? How will he overcome
his "inventor's block?" Read this
funny, yet touching, novel to find out.
Reviewed by: Susan / South County Regional Library
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15 Minutes
Steve Young (2006) , 160-200 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Humor, Science Fiction, Sports
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Any old clock can tell you the time,
but the Go Back watch can do more. It
can take you back fifteen minutes in
time. Sounds great right? That's what
Casey Little thinks. No more being
late. No more fumbled footballs. It's
fun for awhile, but the championship
football game has Casey questioning
whether doing things on his own isn't
more important after all. This funny
story about friendship, football and
time travel is written as though the
main character is talking directly to
you. Careful or you might find yourself
talking back.
Reviewed by: Mary Jane / South County Regional Library
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17 Things I'm not allowed to do anymore
Jenny Offill (2007) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Humor, Science Fiction
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This is one of those read aloud-laugh-
out-loud books that is fun for the
reader and the listener. It takes us
through the day in the life of a girl
who is creative, imaginative and most
definitely full of ideas. It's just a
pity that no one else thinks her ideas
are as fantastic as she does. Listen to
the collective oohs of shock as we
experience first hand her failed
adventures. Then, be glad she is not
your sister. The illustrations are a
combination of drawings and photots,
and the overall effect is very eye-
catching.
Reviewed by: Jo / Morrison Regional Library
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A Day with Wilbur Robinson
William Joyce (2006) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by William Joyce
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Adventure, Concept, Fantasy, Humor
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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What happens if you put zany
characters, jazz greats, mad
science experiments and unique
illustrations together? You will have
a recipe for a tasty read entitled A
Day with Wilbur Robinson by
William Joyce. The main plot centers
around
a grandfather scientist's missing false
teeth. Readers will get a kick finding
out where they finally turn up! The
only
way to find out for yourself is to read
the book
Reviewed by: Malcolm / Beatties Ford Road Library
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Comments from Readers
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Selena, age 10 from New Jersey
A Day with Wilbur Robinson is a good book because it's not like other books. The author of this book gave imagination to the book which most authors don't (in my opinion.) I recommend this book to anybody who can read
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Katlyn, age 7 from Kentucky
I loved it!
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Lira, age 10 from Rio
When I first read this book I thought it would be one of the same stories from a wonderland. But when I got as far as the second chapter, I knew I made a great choice!
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