Last Day Blues
by Julie Danneberg
Published 2006 by Charlesbridge Publishing

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781580890465

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It's the last week of school and Mrs. Hartwell's class is excited to leave for summer vacation. The only problem is that the kids don't want their teacher to miss them while they're gone. Once again Julie Danneberg and Judy Love bring to life the crazy antics of Mrs. Hartwell and her class and show that teachers and students are more alike than different.

Last Day, Hooray!
by Nancy Poydar
Published 2004 by Holiday House

Library Binding, English. ISBN: 9780823418077

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The last day of school is finally here. For Ivy and her friends it's time to take down pictures, clean shelves, and say good-bye. But there is also time for one last surprise in this companion to "First Day, Hooray!" Full color. The last day of school is finally here. For Ivy and her friends it's time to take down pictures, clean shelves, and say good-bye. But there is also time for one last surprise in this companion to First Day, Hooray!

How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story
by Robin Friedman
Published 2000 by Cricket Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780812627381

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Determined to write a novel during the summer before he starts high school, 13-year-old Jackie struggles with his inability to finish anything and with the advice of others. Authentic characters and razor-sharp dialogue mark this hilarious story about one boy's determination to become a writer. Thirteen-year-old Jackie Monterey wants to write a novel the summer before he starts high school. There's just one problem -- he can't get past the first sentence. His friends are no help. When Nick isn't combing his hair or dealing with his fear of dogs, he's checking out girls. Gary is either obsessed with perfecting his new English accent or just idolizing Nick. And Jackie's best friend, Mallory, a theme park fanatic, is caught up in her own writing project -- a contest essay to win a trip to Kingdom of Magic.It looks like Jackie might finally find inspiration when he joins the swim team and falls in love with the coach's daughter. But things start to get weird when Nick hooks up with a dog-crazy girlfriend and Mallory begins reciting poetry with a goon from the rival swim team. Before the summer is over, everything Jackie has counted on to stay the same has changed, and everyone is giving him advice, about how to live his life. They couldn't be right, could they?

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Parents' Choice Award Book for Illustration
by Mark Teague
Published 1995 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780517599983

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In a wildly funny twist on the annual "How I spent my summer vacation" school-essay ritual, Mark Teague shakes up a dull classroom with a young student's imaginative account of his adventures in the Wild West. Perfect for back-to-school read-alouds, here's a western fantasy with sparkling illustrations and enough action to knock kids' boots off! Full color. Illustrated in full color. In a wildly funny twist on the annual "How I

spent my summer vacation" school-essay ritual, Mark Teague shakes up a dull

classroom with a young student's imaginative account of his adventures in the

Wild West. Most kids go to camp, or Grandma's house, or maybe they're stuck at

home all summer. Not Wallace Bleff. He was "supposed" to visit his Aunt

Fern. Instead, Wallace insists, he was carried off by cowboys and taught the

ways of the West--from riding buckin' broncos to roping cattle. Lucky for Aunt

Fern, he showed up at her house just in time to divert a stampede from her

barbecue party! Perfect for back-to-school read-alouds, here's a western

fantasy with sparkling illustrations and enough action to knock kids' boots off!

The Cottonmouth Club
by Lance Marcum
Published 2005 by Farrar Straus Giroux

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780374315627

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In this vivid and funny first novel, 11-year-old Mitch Valentine learns his family is spending the summer on a road trip to the South. There, he discovers that it's his own bad decisions that can make for the biggest challenges and dangers of all. Summertime and the livin' ain't easy

School's finally out, and eleven-year-old Mitch Valentine is ready to get started on his extensive list of things to do with his best friend - until his mom ruins everything with a surprise announcement. The family is going to take a long trip halfway across the country, to stay with her family down South. Mitch's reluctant summer visit to sweltering farm country tests him in all sorts of ways, starting with his sense of humor. Pitkin, Louisiana, turns out to be a place filled with challenges and dangers, from rope burns to raging bulls.

In this vivid and funny first novel, Mitch discovers that it's his own bad decisions that can make for the biggest challenges and dangers of all.

The Get Rich Quick Club
by Dan Gutman
Published 2004 by HarperCollins

Library Binding, English. ISBN: 9780060534417

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I'm just lying out there in the backyard one night, staring up at the sky. Then suddenly a dollar bill lands on my face. I pick it up. It looks real. I have no idea where it came from. Then another one falls. And another. I look up and see bills fluttering down from the clouds above me. First they come in flurries, and then it turns into a snowstorm of money. This is the dazzling tale of five kids who make a pact to earn a million dollars by the end of the summer, led by the clever and daring Gina Tumolo. They come up with a fantastic scheme that involves a photograph of a UFO. Before they are through, they will have their photos in newspapers across the country and even meet face to face with . . . well, you don't think we'll give the story away right here, do you? Look inside and see for yourself what happens!

The One Left Behind
by Willo Davis Roberts
Published 2006 by Atheneum Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780689850752

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In her final novel, Roberts tells the story of a young girl, still mourning the death of her twin sister, who meets two boys on the run from men who wish to do them harm. The boys turn to her for help, but how can she help them when she can barely take care of herself? "Mandy awoke in darkness. For a moment she didn't remember that Angel was gone, that she would not be coming back, and then the pain hit her like a physical blow." For the first time in her eleven years, Mandy is alone. Through a series of miscommunications, her entire family has left her by herself in their big house on Lake Michigan. But it's the absence of her twin sister, Angel, that she feels the most. One year ago Angel died, and Mandy's life has been at a standstill ever since. While the rest of her family has moved on, Mandy still clings to the pain of her loss. At first, Mandy is almost relieved to have the time to herself. But quickly the loneliness consumes her -- until she stumbles upon two boys, one her age, the other not yet two, who are also on their own. Running away from men who wish to do them harm, the boys turn to Mandy for help. But what can she do for these boys when she can barely take care of herself? If only Angel were here, she would know what to do. But Angel isn't here, and Mandy can't let the men hurt these boys. So she takes them in, and in turn, makes a remarkable discovery about herself, her sister, and the very special bond they shared.

Just Camping Out
by Mercer Mayer
Published 2000 by Golden Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780307117144

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A brother and sister spend the night in a tent in the backyard--well, some of the night. In this adorable story, Little Critter's little sister goes on a daredevil night of camping in their backyard-and even spends the night in the tent all by herself. A classic Mercer Mayer ending will have little readers ready to plan their own camping adventure. Ages 3-5.

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
by Peggy Parish
Published 1985 by HarperCollins

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780688040574

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As always, Amelia Bedelia follows exactly the instructions given to her on a camping trip, including pitching a tent and rowing boats. The Rogers family takes America's most popular housekeeper camping. "No child can resist Amelia and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language--and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."--NewYork Times Book Review.

When Daddy Took Us Camping
by Julie Brillhart
Published 1997 by Albert Whitman & Company

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780807588796

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A brother and sister share an exciting night camping with their father.

Stella & Roy Go Camping
by Ashley Wolff
Published 1999 by Dutton Children's Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780525458647

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During their camping trip, Roy continually tries to find evidence of bears in the animal tracks around them, only to be contradicted by his sister Stella, but then one night a bear really does appear. The engaging sister-and-brother duo from the highly acclaimed Stella & Roy are back for a second outing that will delight young readers. This time Stella and Roy are camping with their mother, and Roy really hopes to see a bear. Every time he thinks he sees bear tracks, new reader Stella is pleased to say, "Wrong, Roy, " and to look in her book of animal tracks for ones that match the prints. There are coyote tracks and marmot tracks and raccoon tracks and lots of other animal tracks -- but, to Roy's chagrin, no bear tracks.At night, however, things change. Lying awake in his sleeping bag, Roy hears a clunking, rolling sound. Could it be the black plastic bear barrel, into which all leftovers have been tightly shut? Who or what is out there?Ashley Wolff's high-spirited story gives equal weight to the pleasures of reading that Stella has recently discovered and to the rewards of persistence that younger brother Roy enjoys. Wolff's distinctive hand-tinted linocuts beautifully render the splendors of an outdoor hike, as well as the spookiness of a shadowed night. Readers will enjoy identifying tracks along with Stella and Roy, and they will thrill with Roy when he glimpses the nighttime visitor.

Turtle and Snake Go Camping: 6
by Kate Spohn
Published 2000 by Viking Children's Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780670888665

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In this Viking Easy-To-Read Level 1 book, Turtle and Snake are going camping. First they pack sleeping bags and food. Then they march through the trees, row across the pond, and find the perfect camping spot. But will a spooky noise in the dark mean an early end to their camping trip? Full color. Turtle and Snake are going camping. First they pack sleeping bags and food. Then they march through the trees, row across the pond, and find the perfect camping spot. But will a spooky noise in the dark mean an early end to the camping trip?

Maisy Goes Camping
by Lucy Cousins
Published 2004 by Candlewick Press (MA)

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780763623692

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When Maisy sets off to go camping, it's only natural that all her friends come along, too. But they soon find that pitching a tent is not an easy thing to do. This hilarious picture-book adventure features holographic stars on the cover. Full color. Five in the tent! A camping trip with Maisy turns into a slapstick comedy of errors in this hilarious picture-book adventure.

When Maisy sets off to go camping in the country, it's only natural that all her friends come along, too. But they soon find that pitching a tent is not an easy thing to do. Even if they do manage to keep the tent up, there's the matter of fitting them all in -- Maisy, Charley, Cyril, Tallulah, and finally, the huge elephant, Eddie. What a squeezy squish-squash! Good night, campers! Uh-oh-what's that popping sound?

Sally Goes to the Beach
by Stephen Huneck
Published 2000 by ABRAMS

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780810941861

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Told from the dog's point of view and brought to life through charming and brightly colored woodcut prints, this endearing story of Sally the Labrador's vacation is the perfect companion to a child's own trip to the beach or any new place. Full color. Told from the dog's point of view and brought to life through charming and brightly colored woodcut prints, this endearing story of Sally's vacation is the perfect companion to a child's trip to the beach or any new place.

The Feel Good Book
by Todd Parr
Published 2002 by Little Brown and Company

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316072069

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From sweet to whimsical to downright silly, this bright, bold catalog of good feelings helps readers learn how to feel good by doing things such as being with a good friend, showing a new kid in town around, and making monkey sounds. Full-color illustrations. (Available now) Everybody wants to feel good, and Todd Parr helps you learn how with this irresistible book. From sweet ("Being together feels good"), to whimsical ("Catching snowflakes on your tongue feels good"), to downright silly ("Making sounds like a monkey feels good"), this bright, bold catalog of good feelings will delight readers of all ages.

Beach Day!
by Patricia Lakin
Published 2004 by Dial Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780803728943

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This companion to "Snow Day!" is just as funny and perfect for preschoolers. Bright and cheerful as an August day, it should be packed in every beach bag. Illustrations. SUN! Sam, Pam, Will and Jill are hot and sweaty. It's the perfect day for the beach. And once they've put on their swimsuits and packed a picnic lunch, they're off! But with Sam, Pam, Will and Jill, nothing is as easy as it seems. Will they actually make it to the beach?

One Hot Summer Day
by Nina Crews
Published 1995 by HarperCollins

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780688133931

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It is summer and it is hot, but the running, dancing narrator enjoys every moment of her day--drawing, teasing her shadow, eating Popsicles, and even the big, cool drops of rain when they begin to fall. Full-color photographic collage illustrations. "An effervescent city child dances through a hot summer day until a thunderstorm brings welcome relief. Executed in collages made from color photographs, imaginatively redefined in unexpected juxtaposition....A wonderful concept book, grounded in ordinary events yet touched with magic, that will strike a familiar chord with preschool audiences while enlarging their perceptions. An auspicious debut!"--Horn Book.