Synopses & Reviews
From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.
"Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"
It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!
Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.
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HELP ME, MR. MUTT! 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award
Time Magazine Top Ten Children's Books for 2008
New York Times Bestseller "With tongue firmly in cheek, the dynamic Stevens sisters have crafted a multilayered story that looks at various situations in the life of an average dog.... It's a great read just for fun, and teachers will find a wealth of ways to incorporate it into lessons on letter writing, newspapers, and presenting information through graphs." --School Library Journal "Three licks ("People call it kisses. We call it dessert.") for the Stevens sisters." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review THE GREAT FUZZ FRENZY "The Stevens sisters prove that there's a lot of mileage to be gained from a wacky premise and some roly-poly prairie dogs.... Stevens's watercolors make heroes of these curious critters. She plunges readers into an animated, earthy underworld, endows her furry cast with winning goofiness and turns the winged symbol of America into a figure of fear." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A wonderful addition for storyhours, this title will be requested again and again." --School Library Journal, starred review AND THE DISH RAN AWAY WITH THE SPOON 2004 California Young Reader Medal
2002 ALA Notable Book "...a concoction of visual treats and broad jokes...Kids will gobble this up." --Publishers Weekly COOK-A-DOODLE-DOO! 2001 Texas Bluebonnet Award
ABA "Pick of the Lists"
"A boisterous romp!" --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Part careful recipe, part wild farce this gloriously illustrated picture book bring the farmyard into the kitchen with parody and puns and nonsense slapstick that kids will love." --Booklist, Starred Review "Humor is the chief ingredient in this entertaining tale." --School Library Journal "Stevens never misses an opportunity for expressiveness in her characters." --Kirkus Reviews
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"Entertaining and amusing."--The New York Times "A perfect gift for the dentist who has everything. Every waiting room (and library) needs a copy."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "Both kids and grown-ups who split their sides."--School Library Journal "Loaded with hilarious text, equally funny illustrations, and crazy side-comments and wise-cracks from assorted teeth, the net result is a book that clearly demonstrates that learning IS fun!"--Kendal Rautzhan, syndicated columnist "A book to delight both kids and adults."--Tricia Gardella, The Union Democrat "Kids of all ages will love cavorting through the pages... Vibrantly illustrated and beautifully laid out."--Kids Book Review
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"Entertaining and amusing."--The New York Times "A perfect gift for the dentist who has everything. Every waiting room (and library) needs a copy."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "Both kids and grown-ups who split their sides."--School Library Journal "Loaded with hilarious text, equally funny illustrations, and crazy side-comments and wise-cracks from assorted teeth, the net result is a book that clearly demonstrates that learning IS fun!"--Kendal Rautzhan, syndicated columnist "A book to delight both kids and adults."--Tricia Gardella, The Union Democrat "Kids of all ages will love cavorting through the pages... Vibrantly illustrated and beautifully laid out."--Kids Book Review
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"Entertaining and amusing."--The New York Times "A perfect gift for the dentist who has everything. Every waiting room (and library) needs a copy."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "Both kids and grown-ups who split their sides."--School Library Journal "Loaded with hilarious text, equally funny illustrations, and crazy side-comments and wise-cracks from assorted teeth, the net result is a book that clearly demonstrates that learning IS fun!"--Kendal Rautzhan, syndicated columnist "A book to delight both kids and adults."--Tricia Gardella, The Union Democrat "Kids of all ages will love cavorting through the pages... Vibrantly illustrated and beautifully laid out."--Kids Book Review
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"A rollicking read-aloud, this is a book that begs to be turned into a class play, readers theater, or puppet show."and#8212;The Horn Book
"Stevens's enchanting, well-imagined, dimensional cartoon-style drawings of the office-supply characters imbue each one with a distinct personality to match their dialogic voices....This book is recommended for any classroom and should find a home in most libraries."and#8212;School Library Journal
"Will keep kids engaged, while both words and pictures create distinct, hilarious, highly animated characters from everyday objects."and#8212;Booklist "The authors work in lots of clever wordplay that will appeal to adult readers....Stevensand#8217; delightfully expressive desk supplies were created with paint, ink and plenty of real school supplies. Without a doubt, she has captured their true personalities."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
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Synopsis
From the author/illustrator of "The Scrambled States of America" comes a fun-filled introduction to teeth. Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, Keller presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists. Best read with toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief). Full color.
Synopsis
From the author/illustrator of
The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.
"Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"
It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!
Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.
Synopsis
Poor Little Red Pen! She can't possiblyand#160;correct a mountain of homework alland#160;by herself. Who will help her? "Not I!" says Stapler. "Not I!" says Eraser. "
and#161;Yo no!" says Pushpin, AKA Seand#241;orita Chincheta. But when the Little Red Pen tumbles in exhaustion into the Pit of No Return (the trash!), her fellow school supplies must get themselves out of the desk drawer and work togetherand#160;to rescue her. Trouble is, their plan depends on Tank, the rotund class hamster, who's not inclined to cooperate. Will the Little Red Pen be lost forever?
There's no lack of trial and error, hilarious chaos, and creative problem-solving in this mission! Kidsand#8212;and adultsand#8212;will never see their school supplies in quite the same way again.
Synopsis
From the author/illustrator of
The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.
"Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"
It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!
Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.
Synopsis
A new picture book from an award-winning author-illustrator team
About the Author
Poor Little Red Pen! She can't possiblyand#160;correct a mountain of homework alland#160;by herself. Who will help her? "Not I!" says Stapler. "Not I!" says Eraser. "
and#161;Yo no!" says Pushpin, AKA Seand#241;orita Chincheta. But when the Little Red Pen tumbles in exhaustion into the Pit of No Return (the trash!), her fellow school supplies must get themselves out of the desk drawer and work togetherand#160;to rescue her. Trouble is, their plan depends on Tank, the rotund class hamster, who's not inclined to cooperate. Will the Little Red Pen be lost forever?
There's no lack of trial and error, hilarious chaos, and creative problem-solving in this mission! Kidsand#8212;and adultsand#8212;will never see their school supplies in quite the same way again.
"A rollicking read-aloud, this is a book that begs to be turned into a class play, readers theater, or puppet show."and#8212;The Horn Book
"Stevens's enchanting, well-imagined, dimensional cartoon-style drawings of the office-supply characters imbue each one with a distinct personality to match their dialogic voices....This book is recommended for any classroom and should find a home in most libraries."and#8212;School Library Journal
"Will keep kids engaged, while both words and pictures create distinct, hilarious, highly animated characters from everyday objects."and#8212;Booklist"The authors work in lots of clever wordplay that will appeal to adult readers....Stevensand#8217; delightfully expressive desk supplies were created with paint, ink and plenty of real school supplies. Without a doubt, she has captured their true personalities."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#160;Sister team Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummeland#160;are theand#160;co-authors ofand#160;many acclaimed picture books, including the popularCook-A-Doodle-Doo!, The Great Fuzz Frenzy,and#160;and the recentHelp Me, Mr. Mutt, winner of the 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award. Janet lives in Boulder, Colorado, and Susan lives in Fort Worth, Texas. You can visit them on the web at www.janetstevens.com and www.susanstevenscrummel.com