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It is a sad moment when a young boy discovers he doesn't have enough money to buy the waggely tailed dog he sees in the pet store window. Nothing but that waggely tailed pup will do as a pet for the boy, so he's off to make some money to buy the dog of his dreams! Misadventures follow and by the end of the week the boy has less money than when he started. Thinking he will just say hello to the doggie in the window, the little boy finds the dog is...
3) Jingle bells
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents the words of the familiar Christmas song, plus extra verses and brief descriptions of the Christmas traditions of Mexico, Sweden, the Philippines, Poland, Italy, and Kenya.
8) Shoo fly!
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IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens when a young mouse tries to get rid of a pesky fly. Includes music on the last page.
10) Old King Cole
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Best-selling author-illustrator Iza Trapani is back with a fanciful retelling of the classic Old King Cole nursery rhyme for a new generation. Old King Cole has been working hard planning for his Annual Cole Ball, to which all the usual suspects are invited: Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Girl with a Curl, Humpty Dumpty, and more. But he's so tired after all that work, he falls asleep as the ball begins and nobody can wake him, no matter...
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Iza Trapani's retelling of this favorite nursery rhyme features a determined gardener and a lively cast of critters who eat all her plants and vegetables. Delightful art depicts the antics of the mischievous animals as they lead the gardener on a chase 'round the mulberry bush.
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In this extended retelling of the classic "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," readers will be charmed with the usual moo! moo! here and there and delighted by the appearance of a kangaroo, elephant, and zebra joining the fun. The old farmer eventually figures out what's happened, rounds the newcomers up, and brings them back where they belong--the nearby zoo.
13) Vole and Troll
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Loosely based on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," this sweet, funny tale introduces two loveable characters who just can't get along . . . until they start singing.
Troll-dee-roll, I'm a troll, and my favorite food is vole.
Meet mischievous Vole and grouchy old Troll, the newest characters by bestselling author/illustrator Iza Trapani. Vole wants to cross the bridge to where the literal and proverbial grass is greener, but grumpy old Troll lives under...
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• A beautifully illustrated take on the classic nursery rhyme
• Ideal for toddlers and preschool students
• Follows the adventures of Little Miss Muffet as she tries to avoid spiders and other creatures
Enjoy the classic Little Miss Muffet in a new way with Iza Trapani's beautiful illustrations and clever retelling. Sweet Little Miss Muffet only wants to eat her curd and whey in peace, but all sorts of bugs and creatures seem to disagree!...
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