Amy Hest
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Description
Although she loves her father, their home in New York City, and third-grade teacher Miss Meadows, Annie misses her mother who died recently. Eight-year-old Annie lives in a sunny apartment in Manhattan with her father, Professor Rossi. Life would be pretty good if only Annie didn't so achingly miss her mother. When Mrs. Rossi died suddenly, she left not only Annie but also a class full of students - who pour out their hearts in a scrapbook Annie will...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"After a young boy's beloved dog dies, the boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. At first, the boy is not interested in having another dog as a pet, but as he walks and plays on the beach, he gradually becomes interested in taking care of the stray dog as a pet"--
11) Mr. George Baker
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Description
Harry sits on the porch with Mr. George Baker, an African American ho is one hundred years old but can still dance and play the drums, waiting for the school bus that will take them both to the class where they are learning to read.
14) Little chick
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Three full color tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and his loving Old Auntie.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world’s biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out: What if Billy plays a cello serenade for Rose...
19) Letters to Leo
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Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
In a series of letters to her new dog, fourth-grader Annie Rossi relates her daily exploits and remembers her mother.
Author
Series
Billy and Rose volume 2
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Billy and Rose are back--and prone to serious discussion--in four charming stories about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship. The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back--and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is books (tall blue books versus fat red ones), rain (will it or won't it?), the perils of a bad hair day (should Rose concur that Billy is...