When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election. But soon, she realizes that she has entered a tough race. Full color.

On the first day of class at his new school, Cody tells his classmates that he's an ace on rollerblades. But when someone throws a skating party, Cody might be caught in his fib!

A fearful little lisping rat finds his inner strength in this tale of overcoming shortcomings. Full-color illustrations.

Winner of the Schneider Family Book AwardBoston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner What if words got stuck in the back of your mouth whenever you tried to speak? What if they never came out the way you wanted them to? Sometimes it takes a change of perspective to get the words flowing. A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year I wake up each morning with the sounds of words all around me. And ...

In this acclaimed, award-winning national bestseller, readers are introduced to Ida B, a fourth grader like no other, who's living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other. How does Ida B cope when outside forces attempt to derail her, her family, and her future?

Don't miss the heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to Caleb’s challenge: how can he capture the meaning of patriotism for a school project? While his classmates have some good ideas, it’s Caleb’s personal presentation that steals the show—and the story!

This gentle story of a young boy seeking to belong among his friends, both tells and shows what feeling invisible looks like—drab grays against bright color. Soft illustrations attend to childhood facial expressions that reveal greater depths of feeling, both good and bad. A beautiful portrayal of the radical impact of kindness. Charming and rewarding.

MEET JAKE DRAKE, BULLY BUSTER. When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast! Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet. But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter move ...

Jake discovers hes a natural comedian and sets out to make the stone-faced new student teacher crack a smile--with disastrous results. Illustrations.

Absolutely delightful, this book with its familiar setting and scenario will be a hit with young readers.

Mrs. Snavin looked right past all those waving hands. She looked right at me and she smiled and said, I think I'll have Jake take it. Then Mrs. Snavin said, but be sure to hurry right back, Jake, because we're going to work on our number-line project, and you have to be my special computer helper, okay? And I could feel every kid in the class looking at me. They weren't saying anything. They weren ...

Joe and Sparky never cease to entertain! A school field trip takes an unexpected turn when Joe and Sparky end in the classroom where first-time discoveries open up a whole new world. Perfect for laugh-aloud reading, the storyline offers a humorous but thoughtful way for introducing perspective and showing how comparing what is new with what is known can inspire learning and new understanding.

An inspired story with memorable characters, especially one determined and influential teacher.

Precious little Jillian suffers from extreme shyness and will talk to only a few, select friends and never in class. Her loving grandmother has always encouraged her to open up to others, but Grandmother died last year. Jillian’s shyness has only worsened. Enter a bold, but sensitive 5th grade teacher! Only she can see Jillian’s intelligence and sensitivity. Throughout the year she brilliantly ...

Cara Landry has the worst teacher in the school, and tells everyone about Mr. Larson in her own fifth-grade classroom newspaper, "The Landry News". When the principal gets wind of the article and wants Mr. Larson fired, a town-wide debate on the First Amendment is sparked. B&W illustrations.

This fun storybook will resonate with all children who know the excitement, energy, and bittersweet emotions that the final days of a school year bring.

For Hart Evans, being the most popular kid in sixth grade has its advantages. Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget ...

Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the fish sticks and chocolate milk in the lunchroom. But one day, Lilly has something to share with her class--and she can't wait until Sharing Time. Full color. 8/96.

How much chaos can one puppy cause on an otherwise normal school day? Young readers will delight to find out in this fun and gentle tale of canine shenanigans.