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32 pp.
| HarperCollins/Tegen
| September, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-000236-7$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger.
While the other students prepare for the Thanksgiving feast, bear Sam worries he's the only one who isn't sure what he's thankful for. With the help of best friend Mary Ann, Sam realizes he knew what to be thankful for all along. Both story and detailed illustrations embody the holiday's homey, jovial spirit. Information about the first Thanksgiving and additional facts are included.
32 pp.
| HarperCollins/Tegen
| December, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-000085-1$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger.
With help from his squirrel friend, Mary Ann, bear Sam makes a "really great Valentine" for the class it-girl, Tiffany. But Tiffany receives lots of valentines and barely notices Sam's. When Sam receives Mary Ann's valentine, he's reminded who his true friend is. The expressive illustrations bring this friendship story to life. A note about the history of Valentine's Day is included.
32 pp.
| HarperCollins/Tegen
| September, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-000233-6$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger.
When his sister gets too bossy, raccoon Hunter likes to annoy her by repeating everything she says. One day she gets so exasperated with him that she angrily stomps away, then falls and hurts herself. The incident so startles the siblings that they rethink their relationship. The characters' animated facial expressions help bring to life this story about patience and compromise.
150 pp.
| HarperCollins
| May, 2003
|
TradeISBN 0-06-001214-5$$15.99
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LibraryISBN 0-06-001215-3$$16.89
(4)
4-6
It's 1968, and ten-year-old Alice only vaguely understands the civil rights battles tearing apart the country. When her mother begins dating a bigoted politician, Alice relies on Doc, the family's curmudgeonly gardener, to teach her some life lessons. The novel is purposeful, and Alice often seems either older or younger than she is, but the story is still engaging.
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger.
Hunter the raccoon faces a dilemma when his best friend, Stripe, starts misbehaving in school. Should he imitate Stripe, even though it makes him uncomfortable? Guided by his mother, Hunter sets a good example instead and succeeds in getting Stripe to be "his very best self." With the help of Munsinger's funny, energetic illustrations, Elliott delivers her message of being true to oneself with a light touch.