Boys, Bears, and Bubblegum

Boys, Bears, and Bubblegum
Author: Carolyn Madero
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2018-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1480861375

While facing embarrassing classroom situations, and unusual troubles of all kinds, the boys featured in these stories and verses do their very best. Michael Shelley Van Fleet is about to introduce his pet cockatiel to his class during show-and-tell, and he is very nervous. But what will he do when his nameand many other wordscome out sounding all wrong? When Robbie visits his uncle Fred, the famous hunter talks about all the animals hes seen. Robbie then falls asleepand dreams that hes a bear being hunted! Can he escape? Nathan must go with his dad when he travels for business. Its Nathans first time in a hotel, and it turns out to be more of an adventure than he imagined. Aimed at young readers, this collection of stories and poems tells tales of boys dealing with and overcoming difficulties and learning lessons along the way.

Pop!

Pop!
Author: Meghan McCarthy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1442436778

Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Bubble-blowing kids everywhere will be delighted with Megan McCarthy’s entertaining pictures and engaging fun facts as they learn the history behind the pink perfection of Dubble Bubble.

LarryBoy Meets the Bubblegum Bandit

LarryBoy Meets the Bubblegum Bandit
Author: Karen Poth
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310719585

A Lesson in Doing Your Best All the residents of Bumblyburg are feeling lazy. Can LarryBoy save the day or will the Bubblegum Bandit take over Bumblyburg? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

On Account of the Gum

On Account of the Gum
Author: Adam Rex
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 145218190X

On Account of the Gum is a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funniest) ideas! Serious humor abounds in this story about one kid's hilarious misadventures with gum, and the cumulative buildup of stuff stuck in hair. From the madcap mind of Adam Rex comes a book about the improbable, downright bizarre remedies for a problem kids have faced since the creation of gum. • Features hilarious text with unexpected turns and fun rhymes • Wacky suggestions make this prime for constant giggles and repeat reading • Author Adam Rex has a funny, smart, and relatable style How do you get gum out of your hair—a pair of scissors? Butter? The cat? Call your aunt, she'll know what to do. She doesn't? Try the fire department! With each page turn, this situation—relatable to any family—grows stickier and more desperate. • A wonderful blend of light wordplay, zany humor, and a timeless topic • Perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! • Great for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and educators who are looking for a funny, relatable tale to read out loud • You'll love this book if you love books like We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, and The Bad Seed by Jory John.

Trouble Gum

Trouble Gum
Author: Matthew Cordell
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780312387747

From Matthew Cordell, the author-illustrator of the Caldecott award-winning book Wolf in the Snow, comes this delightful picture book that's as charming as it is fun. It's raining. There's nothing to do. Ruben is bored. But things start looking up when his grandmother gives him and his little brother some gum. Gum is fun. There's just one problem with gum—it tends to make a mess! Uh-oh. . . .

Bubble Trouble Ghost

Bubble Trouble Ghost
Author: Janet Craig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780816735877

When Gus the ghost blows bubbles with the gumballs he has collected while trick-or-treating, he gets himself into a sticky situation.

Bear's Winter Party

Bear's Winter Party
Author: Deborah Hodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781554988532

Bear loves his forest home, but sometimes he gets lonely. It's hard being the biggest animal around. As the days grow shorter and autumn turns to winter, Bear springs into action and comes up with a festive plan to make friends with all the other forest creatures. Bear makes invitations for all the other forest animals, inviting them to a winter party in his den. He decorates his home and lights a roaring fire, and bakes delicious treats for the creatures he hopes will soon become his friends. But as the night grows dark, Bear worries that his forest neighbors may be too frightened to come. Just when he is about to give up hope, Bear spots Deer peeking out from behind a tree... Written by award-winning author Deborah Hodge, Bear's Winter Party is brought to life with exuberant illustrations by Lisa Cinar. Together they have created a story that is at once timeless, tender and true. Includes a recipe for Bear's own Honey Ginger Cookies.

The Honey Bunch Kids

The Honey Bunch Kids
Author: Chental-Song Bembry
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1469128667

In this new adventure with The Honey Bunch Kids, school is in session when Ms. Hodgebottom assigns her class a group project. Desiree (Dizzy), Chauncey (Cheeks), and Stuart are eager to work with each other, but the real challenge is accepting Derrick (Bubble Gum Boy) into their group. Hes been the enemy of Cheeks and Stuart for a while now, so how will their group be successful with him in it? Read to fi nd out how The Honey Bunch Kids learn what it truly means to get along and work together, no matter what.

Soldier Bear

Soldier Bear
Author: Bibi Dumon Tak
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2011-08-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0802853757

Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics. Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.