Margie Palatini
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The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what's the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times ("Pigs were presented as 'medals' to the winners of the first Olympics") to the present day ("There is nothing better than...
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When Isabella Antonelli becomes an overnight YouTube sensation in a documentary detailing her REAL, non-royal Italian American family, she needs to figure out a way to tell everyone at her fancy new school the truth about her family-or come up with some better lies. Brimming with offbeat humor, Isabella for Real sets the scene for an eccentric, multi-generational family drama that will have readers laughing out loud and giving Isabella's performance...
3) Moo who?
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
After being hit on the head, Hilda the singing cow forgets what sound she should make, so she imitates different animals until she gets her "moo" back.
5) Tub-boo-boo
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
Henry gets his toe stuck in the tub spout while taking a bath, and everyone who tries to free him gets stuck as well.
7) Mooseltoe
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Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2000
Description
Moose thinks he has all his Christmas preparations taken care of, but at the last minute he must come up with a substitute for the Christmas tree.
10) Zak's Lunch
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Yuck. A cheese and ham sandwich for lunch is way too boring. As young Zak stares at his plate, he grumbles. If only he had his own restaurant, he could eat anything he wanted. But wishes can come true in astonishing ways. In a flash, Zak is at a shining lunch counter. Under bright lights, a frizzy-haired waitress named Lou waits to take his order. With a grin as big as his appetite, Zak doesn't waste any time: double cheeseburgers, french fries, pizzas,...
12) The sweet tooth
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Stewart's loud, obnoxious sweet tooth constantly gets him into trouble, until Stewart uses a healthy diet to take control of the situation.
13) The web files
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
2000
Description
Ducktective Web and his partner try to quack the case of the pilfered peck of perfectly picked pickled peppers.
14) The cheese
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Description
After they all agree to ignore the story of "The Farmer in the Dell," the rat, cat, dog, child, farmer, and his wife have a party featuring the tempting hunk of cheese.
16) Broom mates
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Publisher
Hyperion Books For Children
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Gritch the Witch is not pleased when her sister, Mag the Hag, shows up early for the party.
17) Gorgonzola
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
When Gorgonzola the dinosaur learns that everyone runs from him to avoid his smell, rather than out of fear, he is grateful to the little bird who shows him how to brush his teeth and wash.
18) Bad boys
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Two hungry wolves in disguise attempt to raid a sheep farm.
19) Piggie pie
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Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c1995
Description
Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make a piggie pie, but when she arrives she can't find a single porker.
20) Oink?
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Frustrated because the pigs just lie around in the mud all day, the other animals on the farm try to make them improve themselves.