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Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation
by Linas AlsenasIn this funny, sweet, and charming picture book debut, Mrs. Claus leaves the snow (and her husband) behind in order to see the world... and get back in time for Christmas.Mrs. Claus needs to get out of the house. The endless snow at the North Pole is getting her down. And she doesn't see why her husband should get all the travel time in the family. So she hitches up the reindeer and takes a world tour -- leaving Santa to take care of himself (and the remaining reindeer) for the first time in a long time. Mrs. Claus loves traveling the globe... but she also misses Santa as much as Santa misses her. Will she be home in time for Christmas? We'll give you one guess...
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony! (My Weird School #7)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotMrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is a knockout -- and A.J. has a crush on her! But are her charms just a cover for her secret identity as an international spy? Will A.J.'s love for Mrs. Cooney win out over his love for the good old USA?
Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians
by Mary NashIt's up to Molly and Malcolm to see that their brother "the Toad" has a proper Christmas when nosy Miss Penalty, who is babysitting while the housekeeper is away at a bake-off, comes down with a mysterious malady that "the Toad" may have caused.
Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! (My Weird School Daze #1)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotA.J. and the gang are graduating! But the out-of-control PTA president is turning the whole thing into a huge ceremony complete with fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover by the Blue Angels! Is moving up to third grade such a big deal? And what could possibly go wrong?
Mrs. Easter and the Storks
by V. H. DrummondMrs Easter is outwardly a very respectable Kensington lady in a neat blue suit with immaculate hair. Despite the respectable veneer she enjoys fantastic adventures. This is the 1957 Kate Greenaway award book.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
by Robert C. O'Brien Zena BernsteinMrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.<P><P> Newbery Medal Winner<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Award
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh: 50th Anniversary Edition (Literature Unit Ser.literature Unit Seriesliterature Units)
by Robert C. O'BrienSome extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children&’s author Robert C. O&’Brien.Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.
Mrs. Gladioli's Ravioli
by Jane Cline RubiciniSiblings Patty and Alex are ready for a delicious meal from the best cook, Mrs. Gladioli!
Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah
by Nancy Cote Linda GlaserThough it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't really be celebrating until next week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up with a good idea: While her parents do errands, she'll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together. The two head into Mrs. Greenberg's shiny, tidy kitchen and begin grating the potatoes. But Rachel's gratings slide off the table and onto the floor. Before long, Rachel has dropped an egg, spilled the flour, and dribbled the oil. Mrs. Greenberg is exhausted, Rachel's mom and dad are horrified, and Rachel is afraid she's ruined a friendship by making this terrible mess. She is relieved and delighted to find that Mrs. Greenberg thinks it's a wonderful mess--her house hasn't felt so lived-in in years!
Mrs. Harkness and the Panda
by Alicia PotterIn 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had.But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try.So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute."With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
Mrs. Hen Goes to Market
by Godfrey LynnMrs. Hen is tired of her ordinary life, until something special happens on her way to the market.
Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy! (My Weird School Daze #6)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotThe weirdness never stops! <p><p> The new vice principal of Ella Mentry School has some crazy ideas on how to teach kids. A.J. and the gang have to stand on their heads while they do math! They have to take a spelling test underwater! Everybody has to do yoga! Could it possibly get any weirder?
Mrs. Jeepers Is Missing! (The Bailey School Kids Super Special #1)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Jeepers, the third-grade teacher with green glowing fingernails and a mysterious green brooch, really turn into a vampire at her own party?<P><P> The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! "We're the batty ones for hanging around this creepy place," Howie said. "We should go home."<P> "We can't," Melody said. "The storm is terrible, it'd be dangerous to go outside."<P> "We can't go home," Liza said. "I'm worried about Mrs. Jeepers. We have to look for her."<P> Eddie shook his head. "As far as I'm concerned, a missing teacher is the best kind of teacher. I say we get out of here while we can!"
Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space (The Bailey School Kids Super Special #4)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe Bailey School Kids have blasted off to space camp for a week of outer space learning and fun, but there's one catch. Their vampire teacher is going with them!
Mrs. Jeepers on Vampire Island (Bailey School Kids Super Special #6)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But what happens when the kids get stranded on a creepy island with Mrs. Jeepers? Could the island really be full of vampires? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out. Liza looked absolutely green. So did most of the kids as the boat bounced higher and higher on the waves. The only person who seemed happy was Captain Bela. In fact, she seemed to really enjoy the salty water. She grinned and licked at the salt water that splattered her face. Howie gulped. He dropped his mop to the deck and pulled his friends away from Captain Bela. "I think we may have a problem," he told them. "There is one other liquid on Earth that resembles seawater. Blood." Melody gulped. Liza shivered. Eddie's eyes got big. "Do you mean Captain Bela may be one of Mrs. Jeepers' vampire friends?" Eddie asked.
Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip (The Bailey School Kids Super Special #5)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton Jones John Steven GurneyMrs. Jeepers takes the class to a geology park for a weekend camping trip. But some of the rocks on the site look suspiciously like monsters, and the staff is strangely rocklike. Could Mrs. Jeepers really bring a canyon full of rock monsters to life? Something strange is going on, and the Bailey School kids are going to find out what's hit this creepy park.
Mrs. Jeepers' Scariest Halloween Ever (The Bailey School Kids Super Special #7)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe Bailey School kids investigate to see if Mrs. Jeepers is turning the town's kids into monsters during Halloween. Includes puzzles and activities.
Mrs. Jeepers' Secret Cave (The Bailey School Kids Super Special #3)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesExploring the cave on Ruby Mountain sounds like a cool way to spend a few days in the summer until the kids find out their leader will be the battiest teacher of them all, Mrs. Jeepers! Will they every get out of the cave alive?
Mrs. Kaputnik's Pool Hall and Matzo Ball Emporium
by Rona AratoTreat yourself to a visit to the wackiest restaurant ever!Ten-year-old Shoshi and her eight-year-old brother, Moshe, arrive in New York in 1898 from Russia with their mother and Snigger, the baby dragon that saved them from an attack by Cossack soldiers. Five years earlier, their father had also come to New York to make his fortune, but no one has heard from him since. Through a series of adventures and misadventures, Shoshi and Moshe use their wits to navigate through New York City's Lower East Side, making new friends and even a few foes: Salty, the seaman who helps the family smuggle Snigger through Ellis Island; Aloysius P. Thornswaddle, carnival barker extraordinaire; Dingle Hinglehoffer, pitcher for the Brooklyn Slobbers; and the mysterious Man in the Black Cape. With the help of Snigger, they set out to solve the mystery behind their father's disappearance, helping to free the Lower East Side from the tyrannical rule of gangster Nick the Stick along the way. Mrs. Kaputnik's Pool Hall and Matzo Ball Emporium is a colorful tale that blends history and fantasy with a journey of discovery, adventure, and fun.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Mrs. Katz And Tush (A\bantam Little Rooster Book Ser.)
by Patricia PolaccoLarnel doesn't know his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, very well, until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees on one condition: that Larnel help her take care of the kitten she names Tush. When Larnel starts spending more and more time with Mrs. Katz to help with Tush, Mrs. Katz tells him stories about coming to America from Poland and about the good times she spent with her late husband. As Larnel grows to love Mrs. Katz, he also learns about the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage. <P><P> Patricia Pollaco has illustrated, as well as authored, countless picture books. She lives in Union City, Michigan.<P> Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Book
Mrs. Kiddy and the Moonbooms
by Pat Kibbe Joan GoodmanIn Middledew everyone is very busy knowing everyone else's business. Lots of people live there, but Mrs. Kiddy is the oldest and most fun. She knows all the people in town and the moonbooms. Moonbooms aren't for everybody...mostly kids and Mrs. Kiddy. But there's lots of adventure with that combination.
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal! (My Weird School #11)
by Dan Gutman Jim Paillot<P>Something weird is going on! <P>First the school bus gets a flat tire, and then Mrs. Kormel is totally lost in the middle of nowhere! Mrs. Kormel is the weirdest bus driver in the history of the world, and she's driving everyone crazy!
Mrs. Lane Is a Pain! (My Weirder School #12)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotWith more than 7 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! <P><P> For A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine. In this twelfth book in the outrageously funny My Weirder School series, Principal Klutz hires a talent coach, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids prepare for the Ella Mentry School talent show. But what will A.J.'s talent be? And what happens when Mrs. Lane tries to steal the show? <P>Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.
Mrs. Lilly Is Silly! (My Weirder School #3)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotMy Weirder School weirder than ever! <P><P> It's Career Day at Ella Mentry School! Mrs. Lilly is a reporter for the local paper. She's going to come help the kids make their own newspaper, all about the school. What will happen when A.J. and the gang become investigative reporters? Who's going to get fired? Who's going to end up in jail?