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Almost Late to School: And More School Poems (Picture Puffin Books)

by Carol D Shields

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ISBN13: 9780142403280
ISBN10: 0142403288
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From the creators of the bestselling Lunch Money, here is a long awaited follow-up collection of lively, light hearted school poetry. Exploring a broad range of school-based events — from oral reports to science projects to bake sales — these poems shed hilarious new light on the universal experience of grade school. Filled with wit, humor, and laugh-out-loud verse, the twenty-two poems in this collection are sure to please students and teachers!) of all ages.

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In this follow-up to the ever-popular "Lunch Money, " 22 poems offer humor, surprise, and a knowing slant on the changing moods of a school day. Full color.

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wow almost late to school is jush like me instead i'am a girl
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780142403280
Subtitle:
And More School Poems
Author:
Meisel, Paul
Illustrator:
Meisel, Paul
Author:
Shields, Carol Diggory
Author:
Meisel, Paul
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Poetry / Plays
Subject:
School & Education
Subject:
Poetry - Humorous
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Poetry / Plays
Subject:
General Poetry
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Picture Puffin Books
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
1018x824x16 34
Age Level:
06-10
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