Grandpa loves his yellow and red quilt. But the quilt is too short and Grandpa's toes are getting cold. So his 3 grandchildren set out to resew the quilt to fit grandpa.

Similar authors: Patricia and Fredrick McKissack

Similar books: Messy Bessey by Patrica and Fredrick McKissack; Sam's Pet by Charnan Simon; Wait,Skates! by Mildred D. Johnson

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/1/2009

ISBN-10: 051621604X

ISBN-13: 9780516216041

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One morning, Grasshopper decides to follow a road to see on what new adventures it might take him. Come along with Grasshopper on his travels as he meets many new friends: beetles, a worm, a housefly, butterflies, a mosquito, and dragonflies. Although they wish Grasshopper to stay, he must continue on! You never know what lies ahead! This is a beautifully illustrated story for the young reader!

Similar authors: James Marshall

Similar books: Fox on the Job by James Marshall; Days With Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel

Awards won: Notable Children's Book of 1978 (ALA)

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/31/2009

ISBN-10: 006444094X

ISBN-13: 9780064440943

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Bod, short for Nobody, Owens has lived in the graveyard for as long as he can remember. Due to a frantic plea from his recently dead (murdered) mother, Bod was given a home in the graveyard, as well as the protection of its ghosts, werewolves, and other residents until he is old enough to protect himself. Growing up in a cemetery leads to many adventures from making friends with visitors to getting kidnapped by ghouls. Most dangerous of all, he attends school briefly with other living, breathing children. Along with this is the ever-present danger lurking outside. Bod wonders how he will manage to survive amongst the living with only the lessons he has learned from the dead.

Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 6/22/2009

ISBN-10: 0060530936

ISBN-13: 9780060530938

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Commenter: Valerie, grade 54

What happens when a dog drops a tennis ball down a prairie dog hole? Nothing less than the great fuzz frenzy! The prairie dogs are wondering what the ball is and whether it's dangerous when Big Bark, the resident bully, tells everyone to stand back and let him look. But Pip, the smallest prairie dog, discovers that the tennis ball has fuzz that comes off! They all pull off fuzz, decorate themselves, and have parades until the fuzz is all gone. Then they start arguing because some prairie dogs have more fuzz than others. Finally, Big Bark ends up with all the fuzz, but then he gets grabbed up by an eagle! Can they save Big Bark? Do they want to? The ending is great, and the pictures are priceless. Who knew there were so many ways to wear tennis ball fuzz?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0152046267

ISBN-13: 9780152046262

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Zack loves weird stuff, so he's not shocked when an old tomcat starts talking to him at the cat shelter. Zack is set on adopting the cute tuxedo kitten, but the tomcat tells Zack that he's his great-grandpa reincarnated as a cat. What can Zack do but take him home? He's family. Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box begins the Zack Files series, where Zack faces bizarre situations at every turn.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 9/10/2010

ISBN-10: 0448412608

ISBN-13: 9780448412603

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