Mylisa Larsen

"Puffins have pufflings, porcupines have porcupettes, and echidnas have...puggles?! All these babies start out little, and then, just like humans, they grow and grow and grow. Featuring dozens of different animals, all adorably illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, this book is a vibrant celebration of little ones, growing, and love."--

Fifth period is hands down the best time of day in Connor U. Eubanks Middle School, because that's when Mr. Lewis teaches Jazz Lab. So his students are devastated when their beloved teacher quits abruptly. Once they make a connection between budget cuts and Mr. Lewis's disappearance, they hatch a plan: stop the cuts, save their class. Soon, they become an unlikely band of crusaders, and their quest quickly snowballs into something much bigger--a movement...

It's Christmastime and Jack's new substitute teacher, Mr. Clausen, teaches the class how to make paper snowflake wishes, all the while reminding the class of another gentleman with a long white beard who enjoys a snack of milk and cookies.