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This is a delightful picture book featuring the traditional poem of Arabella Miller and her caterpillar. This book is beautifully illustrated by the author. Arabella likes to play with her caterpillar, putting him on her fingers, her baby brother's hat, and everywhere. To Arabella's amazement and delight, Arabella Miller's caterpillar changes from a caterpillar to a butterfly! The back of the book gives factual information on the life cycle of a butterfly. Recommended for preschoolers and Kindergarteners. A good read-alound book. 
It is summertime. School is out and everyone is ready for a break. Lucy Rose has big plans. She wants to make a lanyard key chain at Parks and Recreation. She is trying to prevent her parents' separation from becoming a divorce. Lucy does have a good summer and a great time with friends. She and dad have a special outing. Lucy is in the fourth grade and lives with her mother in Washington D.C. Written in first person, Lucy keeps a journal of her summer explorations. If you like Junie B. Jones or Judy Moody, you will find Lucy Rose a similar character and fun to read! This book is best suited for readers in grades 1-3. 
At twelve years of age, Laura Bridgman became a world famous person. Blind and deaf from a young age, Laura overcame limitations to learn and develop her bright, curious mind. Scarlet fever left her with only one active sense, the sense of touch. It was through this sense she learned to read, write and communicate through speech and sign language. Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe was the doctor determined to help Laura be a functioning person. Dr. Howe worked at the New England Institution for the Education of the Blind. Eventually this school became known as the Perkins School for the Blind located in Boston.
Freddy is a shark tooth collector. When he sees a very rare Megalodon tooth at the "Treasures of Time," hobby store, Freddy really, really, really, wants to buy this tooth. Unfortunately, the tooth costs $50!! Freddy doesn't have that kind of money, and doesn't know how he can get $50 in one week. The man at the store told Freddy that he would hold the tooth for him for one week. Freddy's parents won't give him the money, and Freddy's birthday is too far away. So, Freddy sets out on a quest to actually earn some of the money to buy the tooth. Freddy is set for some fun adventures as he tries to earn the money. Will Freddy make enough money to buy the tooth? If he buys the tooth, will he be able to take good care of it and not lose it? Read this story to find out. "Shark Tooth Tale," is one of the many stories in the "Ready,Freddy," series. A fun series featuring a likeable first grade boy. Recommend for readers in grades 1-3. 
It is difficult to get your parents and friends to believe that your pet chicken can talk, especially when she only talks to you. Josh's hen, Semolina, knows how eggs are being stolen from henhouse # 3, but she will only divulge the details in return for supplies of homebrew made by Josh's grandmother who has come to live on the farm temporarily while his mother is in the hospital, hoping to prevent the miscarriage of a much-desired baby. Matters come to a head when blood and feathers are discovered during a search for Semolina who has gone missing. Josh is only somewhat comforted by the support he receives at her funeral, missing as he does her outspoken, hilarious reflections on life. Events conspire to lead to a happy ending with all crises resolved. This is a quickly read, humorously illustrated book well-suited to those in grades 3 - 6. 
Salim's disappearance takes place on the London Eye, a large bicycle wheel with pods attached in which riders slowly rotate around to get a bird's eye view of London. Cousins Kat and Ted track his pod from the moment he gets on the ride until it completes its circle. But Salim never gets off. It's as if he's been transported off the ride, according to Ted, who develops eight additional theories as to what may have happened to Salim. He and Kat go through the theories one at a time in an attempt to eliminate all but one because, as Sherlock Holmes said, the one remaining is the answer, no matter how improbable. While adults cry and worry and the police unsuccessfully collect clues, Kat and Ted methodically take action. Despite the slow beginning, the twists and turns in this mystery make it a believable and interesting read. The character development is very good and Ted is given a slight disorder in which his brain processes things differently from most people. He has trouble reading body language and understands words only in a literal way, making it necessary to define numerous idioms such as "raining cats and dogs." Suitable for readers grades 4-6 who enjoy mysteries. 
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