How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans

How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans
Author: David LaRochelle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-04-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101627638

Martha HATES green beans. When some mean, green bandits stroll into town, anyone who ever said "Eat your green beans" is in big trouble. But when the beans kidnap Martha's parents, Martha is forced to take action. She can think of only one way to stop the villainous veggies from taking over her town, and it’s not pretty...or tasty. Featuring absurdly funny text and illustrations with attitude, this is a hilarious read for everyone – even the pickiest of eaters.

Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet

Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet
Author: David LaRochelle
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780873518086

Take a close look at Minnesota's natural world to find a hidden alphabet.

Sophie's Squash

Sophie's Squash
Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307978982

Kids will love this playful story of of a unique fall friendship between a girl . . . and her squash! On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes.... What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble? The recipient of four starred reviews, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Sophie's Squash will be a fresh addition to any collection of autumn books.

Maisy Learns to Swim

Maisy Learns to Swim
Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763679003

“Take the plunge with Maisy and her friends as they splash and wade through their first swimming lesson.” — Kirkus Reviews Today Maisy and her friends are going swimming for the first time. Eddie is a natural, but Maisy and Tallulah get into the pool slowly?—?ooh, it’s freezing! But soon they are kicking and floating and even blowing bubbles with the rest. Whether water-shy or raring to go, young readers will relate to Maisy as she learns to make a splash!

The Best Pet of All

The Best Pet of All
Author: David LaRochelle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0735230188

A little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet - if he can find one. Enter the coolest - but naughtiest - pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now?

I'm Dirty!

I'm Dirty!
Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062747622

Now a streaming animated series! This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job! For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad! and I Stink! Clank! Rattle! Bang! Who's making all that noise? Backhoe Loader, reporting for duty.

Rot, the Cutest in the World!

Rot, the Cutest in the World!
Author: Ben Clanton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148146762X

Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition.

Pumpkin Magic (A Halloween Adventure)

Pumpkin Magic (A Halloween Adventure)
Author: Ed Masessa
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338633635

Pumpkins magically come to life and embark on a Halloween adventure in this whimsical rhyming read-aloud! "Lonely pumpkin on a stair, glowing in the chilly air.Moonbeam magic lights a spark. Pumpkin rises in the dark!Pumpkin bouncing down the street, looking for a friend to greet."With a little moonlight magic, these pumpkins come to life and set off on a raucous adventure in this laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure! Each page turn reveals new whimsical delights and giggles, as pumpkins trick-or-treat, have a food fight, and dress up in silly outfits. As daylight comes, the pumpkins roll back home, waiting until the moonbeams shine just right... and it's time again to romp all through the night!With bold, expressive, whimsical illustrations from Nate Wragg, and delightful rhyming text from Ed Masessa, this title is sure to be a go-to Halloween favorite for laughs galore.

Happy Fell #3

Happy Fell #3
Author: Erica S. Perl
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524790451

Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! On one brisk, chilly day, Arnold the bear is determined to stay inside and make popcorn balls. But his best friend, Louise the chipmunk, wants to be outside and make leaf piles. After all, the leaves have finally fallen to the ground, bringing the first day of what Louise calls fell, the season between fall and winter. An argument ensues, so they decide to do their preferred activities separately. But when they both realize that one thing is missing--each other--can they find a way to celebrate together? Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

The Big Green Bean

The Big Green Bean
Author: Marcia Wiesbauer
Publisher: Silver Burdett Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1974
Genre: Beans
ISBN: 9780382246616

When their garden produces a huge green bean, an old man and his wife take it to the queen in hopes of gaining a fortune.