Synopses & Reviews
These contemporary “fables” are instructive, hilarious, and now in paperback!The fourth graders at Aesop Elementary are, well, unusual. Theres Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, hes forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a yellow-school-bus name tag. The moral of his story? Be careful what you wish for. Then theres Amisha Spelwadi, who can spell wildebeest, no problem. Shes sure shell get 100 percent on her spelling test. But when the teacher, Mr. Jupiter, asks the class to spell cat, all Amisha can come up with is kat. The moral this time? Dont count your chickens before they hatch.
Heres a collection of contemporary fables about a hilariously rambunctious group of kids and their amazing teacher that is sure to delight students and teachers alike!
Synopsis
Here's a chapter book of contemporary fables about a rambunctious group of fourth graders and their amazing teacher the globe-trotting, Mayan-ceremonial-robe-wearing Mr. Jupiter that is sure to delight students and teachers alike. Kids will laugh out loud as they learn tried-and-true lessons in this funny, fast-paced book.
The fourth graders at Aesop Elementary are, well, unusual.There's Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, he's forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a school bus name tag. The moral of his story?Be careful what you wish for.Then there's Amisha Spelwadi, who can spellwildebeest, no problem. But when Mr. Jupiter asks the class to spellcat, all Amisha can come up with iskat. The moral: Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
And don't miss the class's continued adventures inThe Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary Schoolby Candace Fleming."
Synopsis
This funny, fast-paced chapter book features contemporary fables about a rambunctious group of fourth graders and their amazing teacher--the globe-trotting, Mayan-ceremonial-robe-wearing Mr. Jupiter.
About the Author
Candace Fleming is the prolific author of many critically acclaimed, bestselling books for children, including the picture books
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! (an ALA Notable Book and four starred reviews), and
Boxes for Katie (a Junior Library Guild Selection and a
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2003); the nonfiction titles
Our Eleanor (an ALA Notable Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and three starred reviews) and
Ben Franklin's Almanac (an ALA Notable Book, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, James Madison Honor Book, and three starred reviews). She lives in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
From the Hardcover edition.