Janice Levy
1) Alley Oops
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This story relates the painful and embarrassing aftermath of name-calling and bullying from the perspective of the bully. J. J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy named Patrick, calling him Pig-Pen and Porky, to the point that Patrick is now afraid to go to school. Learning of his son's behavior, J. J.'s father lectures him to stop bullying Patrick. When that approach fails, Mr. Jax tries another tack and shares an experience he had as a youthful...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Diva Duck is destined for greatness, so why should she need school? After all, books are for schnooks and studying is boring, snoring. But when her fans find out she can't write, read, or do math, the feathers hit the fan! That's when she learns her lessons and discovers school rules! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Diva Duck and her farm friends have returned from their world travels. But Diva isn't as happy to be home as the rest of the animals. She is destined for greatness . . . and for Hollywood, even if it means going alone! She'll just make new friends. Diva soon realizes that her new friends aren't all they are quacked up to be. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Diva Duck's new CD is a hit and she is off on a world tour. Nothing can stop her. She is one hot duck! Soon she's so busy, she forgets the hood for good. But when a tornado destroys her home farm, she brings her friends from around the world to put things right again. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
Author
Language
English
Description
What would you do if your dad found a new girlfriend--one who was completely, totally uncool? No one could be worse than Dad's new girlfriend, whom he calls (ugh) "Sweet Potato." Totally Uncool is a clever and witty story with offbeat illustrations that bring to life the challenges of adjusting to a single parent's new companion.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Diva Duck does all of the duck stuff. But her feathers aren't in it. Diva has dreams of life beyond the farm. The other animals think Diva's dreams are a hoot. But after learning her true talent, Diva's life changes. Soon, everyone wants a piece of the duck! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
7) I Remember Abuelito: A Day of the Dead Story: Yo Recuerdo Abuelito: Un Cuento del Dia de los Muerdos
Author
Language
English
Description
It's the Day of the Dead! It's time to celebrate! In this bilingual book, a young girl is busy helping her family prepare to honor those, who have died, especially her grandfather. She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night.
SPANISH DESCRIPTION
Es el Día de los Muertos. ¡Es tiempo de celebrar! En este libro biligua una niña joven esta ocupada ayudando a su familia preparar en los que han muerto-especialmente su...
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Sumario en español: Texto simple y ilustraciones de color presenten el fondo histórico y la celebración contemporanéa del día de fiesta de Cinco de Mayo.