Melissa Reilly Ellard
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Amos McGee was a zookeeper who always made time for his animal friends. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevented him from going to the zoo, he received some unexpected guests. This is a gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication. Includes an interview with Philip and Erin Stead.
3) Show way
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The making of "Show ways," or quilts which once served as secret maps for freedom-seeking slaves, is a tradition passed from mother to daughter in the author's family.
4) Blackout
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When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.
6) Hi! Fly Guy
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When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.
15) The red hen
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Red Hen finds a recipe for a Simply Splendid Cake and asks her friends the cat, the rat, and the frog to help with the preparations, but it seems as though her friends want no part in the cake until it's ready to eat. Will they decide to pitch in, or let Red Hen do all of the hard work?
19) Me... Jane
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Me...Jane: In the characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Good all and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors: This inspiring story of the first female doctor in America shows how one strong-willed woman opened the doors for all the female doctors to come; I Could Do That! Ester Morris Gets Women the Vote:This is the true story of Esther Morris, who started...