Cari Best
Author
Publisher
A Sunburst Book / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Every spring, the geese touch down on the pond in a honking, flapping celebration. But this year, one of them is different. As the bird stands on her single leg...shunned by the other geese, unable to search for food, to swim, or even to fly away, a young girl wonders; How can a goose with one foot survive?
12) Bug off!
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Maude hopes her newfound knowledge of fireflies will win her a spot in the neighborhood Bug-of-the-Month Club, but Louise, the club's hard-to-please leader, will not let her join.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
A little English, a little Russian, and a lot of heart make a birthday celebration you won't want to miss!When Sara's grandma, Catherine the Great, suddenly announces, "This year for my birthday, I want no presents! I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you," Sara is surprised. How can Grandma have a birthday party with no presents?" Her mama explains that a NO PRESENT can...
14) Shrinking Violet
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
"In another romp from the creators of Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!, Best zeroes in on a familiar childhood emotion with insight and flair." - Publisher's WeeklyWhether she's impersonating Elvis, swaggering like Captain Hook, or imitating the sounds of a cricket, Violet is expressive and funny—but only when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal. At school, especially around class bully Irwin, who teases her nonstop, she retreats...
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