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Mr. S: A First Day of School Book
By Monica Arnaldo. 2023
Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their…
teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be their teacher. A comical first-day-of-school book of mayhem and chaos by Monica Arnaldo, perfect for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing.“This might be the funniest first-day-of-school book I’ve ever read." —Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of School’s First Day of SchoolIt was the first day of school.But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk?The only clue, written on the chalkboard, were three simple letters: Mr. SPraise for Mr. S: "Confusion, mystery, and laughs are on the menu in Arnaldo’s deliciously goofy back-to-school tale." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"The tale's genuinely absurd situation, the mystery of the teacher's identity, and the deadpan storytelling make this a memorable read-aloud choice." —ALA Booklist (starred review)"Mysteries for young readers are few and far between and this one is fun and entertaining." —School Library Journal (starred review)An Amazon Best Book of the Month * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Indigo Staff Pick of the Month * Governor General's Literary Award Finalist * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Indigo Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Booklist Editor's ChoiceCurtains for Roy
By Aaron Bushkowsky. 2014
Alex is a playwright suffering from writer’s block and harsh reviews. His best friend, Roy, is a theatre director with…
lung cancer and six months left to live. In pursuit of fresh air and great wine, they go on a road trip to the Okanagan Valley, where Roy rediscovers his passion for theatre. But when he decides to stage a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a winery, disaster ensues: the woman cast in the lead is the winery owner’s wife and has no talent; wildfires encroach upon the surrounding forest; and Roy slips closer to death, one cigarette at a time. Curtains for Roy is a hilarious peek into the world of theatre, where the greatest drama is offstage and the best performances take place behind the curtain.The Superteacher Project
By Gordon Korman. 2023
It’s The Unteachables meets I, Robot in another funny middle school tale from Gordon Korman!It’s the start of a new…
school year and Oliver is looking forward to a seventh-grade year full of spitballs, jokes and pranks with his friend Nathan. And their new homeroom teacher, Mr. Aidact, looks like a prime target. He’s an odd duck with a weird, stilted vocabulary, an unusual way of looking at things, and a strangely old student teacher constantly in tow. He also has a seemingly superhuman ability to detect and defuse almost every one of Oliver’s schemes.But that’s not all of it. Mr. Aidact seems to be teaching pretty much every subject. He’s willing to take over jobs no other teacher will, like supervising detention and coaching the field hockey team. Oliver and Nathan are determined to find out what is up with this guy.What they uncover is out of this world!Mr. Aidact is, in fact, superhuman — he’s an android, a secret project of the Department of Education. And when the secret leaks out, the school and the PTA are in an uproar, and calls for his “deactivation” are loud and clear.Can Oliver and his friends turn this plan around and save the teacher they’ve grown to love and appreciate?Simon Sort of Says
By Erin Bow. 2023
For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart,…
and speaking your truth.Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the story in which he’s the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone—the only place in America where the internet is banned. Instead of talking about Simon, the astronomers who flock to the area are busy listening for signs of life in space. And when Simon makes a friend who’s determined to give the scientists what they’re looking for, he’ll finally have the chance to spin a new story for the world to tell. From award-winning author Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says is a breathtaking testament to the lasting echoes of trauma, the redemptive power of humor, and the courage it takes to move forward without forgetting the past.Benny the Bananasaurus Rex
By Sarabeth Holden, Emma Pedersen. 2022
A funny and relatable story of a little boy who can be anything he wants to be (whether it’s a…
dinosaur, or a banana, or both!) with a big imagination and a bit of help from his anaana.The eighteen-carat kid, and other stories
By P. G Wodehouse. 1980
Vintage Wodehouse stories never before published in the United States. The title story, a novella, tells the comic tale of…
a wealthy, devil-may-care American student pursued by inept kidnappers. Includes "William Tell Told Again," a breezy version of the famous legend originally written for childrenHappily ever after-- almost: a novel
By Judie Wolkoff. 1982
Kitty and her sister look forward to their mother's remarriage, but they don't want the creepy stepbrother who comes as…
part of the deal. A humorous family story for grades 5-8The slimy book
By Babette Cole. 1985
Lake Wobegon days
By Garrison Keillor. 1985
Autobiographical sketches with stories about the inhabitants of Lake Wobegon, an imaginary Minnesota town. Lake Wobegon's history and mores are…
presented in tales that are outrageous, earthy, warm, sly, and sometimes both funny and sad. BestsellerIncognito Mosquito makes history
By E. A Hass. 1987
Incognito Mosquito, the world-famous private insective, travels back in time to solve five mysteries involving Christopher Columbug, Benetick Arnold, Buffalo…
Bill Cootie, Tutankhamant, and Robin Hoodlum. As Incognito puns his way from case to case, the reader is given the opportunity to solve each mystery. For grades 5-8How to eat fried worms
By Thomas Rockwell. 1973
Alan bets fifty dollars that Billy can't eat a worm a day for fifteen days. Both boys work hard to…
win the bet using psychological warfare, bizarre pranks, and plain cheating. For grades 3-6Henry and Mudge and the forever sea: the sixth book of their adventures
By Cynthia Rylant. 1989
Henry, his father, and his big dog Mudge spend the day at the ocean. Mudge has never been to the…
ocean before. They run, they play, they splash, they eat hot dogs, and they have lots and lots of fun. Easy reading for grades 2-4Henry and Mudge get the cold shivers: the seventh book of their adventures
By Cynthia Rylant. 1989
Henry's big dog Mudge loved Henry's sick days. Henry stayed home from school and ate Popsicles and crackers with Mudge.…
Nobody thought that Mudge could get sick too, but he did. He caught a cold. That morning when Henry jumped out of bed Mudge didn't move. He didn't lick Henry's face or shake his hand, he just wagged his tail a little. Easy reading for grades 2-4The return of Jeeves
By P. G Wodehouse. 1954
Jeeves, the inimitable butler, is back-- this time serving the young earl of Towcester (pronounced Toaster) wile Jeeves's former master,…
Bertie Wooster, is away at school. It seems Jeeves has a knack for untangling problems involving money and romance, and the new master has his share of bothDr. Seuss's sleep book
By Seuss. 1962
A zany story in rhyme that begins with a very small bug, by the name of Van Vleck, and his…
very big yawn. At the end zillions of creatures are fast asleep. For grades 2-4Otis Spofford
By Beverly Cleary. 1953
Mischievous but lovable Otis, the class cut-up, is given his come-uppance by gentle, timid Ellen Tebbits in this humorous story…
about elementary schools, PTA meetings, and antics of children. For grades 3-6Fat men from space
By Daniel Pinkwater. 1977
Through a new tooth filling that can receive radio programs and signals from far away, William learns of an invasion…
of spacemen who are taking away all of the earth's supply of junk food. A preposterous spoof for grades 5-8 and older readersThe not-just-anybody family
By Betsy Byars. 1986
Junior Blossom is on the roof of the barn working up the courage to fly on homemade wings. Maggie and…
Vern are urging him on. When Junior spots a police car coming up the road, he falls--breaking both legs! The children's widowed mother is away on the rodeo circuit, and Pap, their grandfather, has just been arrested for disorderly conduct. Prequel to The Blossoms Meet the Vulture Lady (BR 8701), (DB 27870). For grades 4-7Henry and the paper route
By Beverly Cleary. 1957
Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important, and he believes a paper route is just what he…
needs. When he takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox, Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the neighborhood lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to his rescue. Companion to Henry Huggins (RC 35642, BR 7178). For grades 3-6Henry and the clubhouse
By Beverly Cleary. 1962
Henry has his hands full with a paper route and a clubhouse project, but things get even more complicated when…
his friend's little sister keeps interfering and his dog gets in a fight. For grades 3-6