Bootsie Barker Bites

Bootsie Barker Bites
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1997-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698114272

Seeing bully Bootsie Barker get her comuppance is guaranteed to make young readers smile. It's the worst when Bootsie Barker comes to my house. Bootsie's the one who pulls my hair and tears my books. She hates Charlene, my pet salamander. She says that I'm a turtle and she's a turtle-eating dinosaur. Uh-oh, I think I hear a car pulling up. That's her now! Eeek! "The colorful cartoon and wash drawings, filled with amusing detail, perfectly express the terroristic tactics and the narrator's frustration. When Bootsie is on a rampage, even the stuffed animals cover their eyes." --School Library Journal

Bad Astrid

Bad Astrid
Author: Eileen Brennan
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2013
Genre: Bullies
ISBN: 0375855807

Bad Astrid has been terrorizing everyone and everything on her block ever since her family moved in. But when an accident befalls the bully, it's up to a new neighbor to teach Astrid how to be a friend. Full color.

Good Night, Gorilla (oversized board book)

Good Night, Gorilla (oversized board book)
Author: Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399242600

This roomy trim size is perfect for sharing with groups and lap sitters, and will stand up to years of repeat readings.

Big Boss! Little Boss!

Big Boss! Little Boss!
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Pantheon
Total Pages: 37
Release: 1978-01-01
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9780394839394

In these two stories "Big Boss" Penny decides she needs a big sister and "Little Boss" Lizzie hunts for her lost Mickey Mouse ring.

Bootsie Barker Ballerina

Bootsie Barker Ballerina
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780613073837

Ballerinas, basketball players, and bullies abound in this hilarious book. When Bootsie Barker turns up in Bernie and Lisa's ballet class, the trouble starts. Bootsie starts knocking Bernie down with her plies and pirouettes, and Madame blames"Bernie" for disrupting the class! Can Bernie and Lisa figure out a way to get Bootsie Barker off their backs? Full color.

Wallace's Lists

Wallace's Lists
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060002247

Wallace, a mouse, could do almost anything. Anything that is, as long as he had a list. Wallace is a shy mouse. He writes lists. Lists of recipes, funny words, and frightening experiences. Wallace meets his lively neighbor named Albert. His world is swiftly opened to new delights, such as painting and music. Wallace and Albert experience the excitement of an adventure, and Wallace discovers a new joy. Friendship.

Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)

Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1984852108

With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy’s classmates all find books they love in the library—books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all—“Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity.” Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library. What story will finally win over this beastly, er, discriminating child? William Steig’s Shrek!—the tale of a repulsive green ogre in search of a revolting bride—of course! Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley pay playful homage to the diverse tastes of child readers and the valiant librarians who are determined to put just the right book in each child’s hands.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Officer Buckle and Gloria
Author: Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1995-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399226168

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal

Enough Is Enough!

Enough Is Enough!
Author: Barney Saltzberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1939547423

A sheep sister, tired of her brother's pestering, climbs through a hole in the page to find some quiet time.

Little Cub

Little Cub
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2014-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399166831

A darling companion to Old Bear and His Cub from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Gossie books What's an Old Bear to do when he finds a Little Cub all alone and afraid of the dark? Adopt him, of course! And help him try to get over his fears. In this book we see the father and son from Old Bear and His Cub meet for the first time--and grow to love one another. With the same bold art and humorous twist on parenting, Olivier Dunrea's tumbling bears will melt your heart and show how strong the bond is between any father and son pair. Praise for LITTLE CUB *"Readers will treasure the bears’ gingerly give-and-take—watching them serendipitously become a family of two is a joy to behold."--Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Dunrea packs a huge amount of emotion into his limited text and engaging art. A delight for fans of these characters and a lovely next step for children ready to move beyond the “Gossie and Friends” series."--School Library Journal, starred review