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In this third book in the series about the quiet, thoughtful Andy Shane, his relationship with the pushy Dolores Starbuckle continues to be tested. Proclaiming herself the Queen of Egypt" Dolores tries to overtake Andy's choice of Egypt for their school assignment. This time, however, Andy refuses to cave in to her demands. Fans of the series will cheer Andy's determination and the satisfying resolution, and new readers will be captivated by these...
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Short chapters, comic moments, and real-kid characters and situations make the Andy Shane stories perfect for beginning readers. In ANDY SHANE AND THE VERY BOSSY DOLORES STARBUCKLE, Andy dreads school where all Dolores does is tattle on him, correct him, or attempt to outshine him in every area. With Granny's help, however, Andy stands up to Dolores in a way that empowers him and transforms her. Then, Andy is forced to attend Dolores's birthday party...
3) Truly Winnie
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It's Winnie's first time at camp and she loves it; but in a misguided effort to make new friends, she tells her tent mates that her mother, who died soon after she was born, is a famous artist. One lie leads to another until her friends from home overhear her, and her father shows up unexpectedly for a visit. The challenges of camp life and making new friends is convincingly explored in this second chapter book in the delightful Winnie series.
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Lark Alice Bell is the new girl in school and Andy Shane is writing her initials – LAB – in his notebook! His best friend, Dolores, is suspicious, but things are not what they seem in the fourth book in the engaging series. The added appeal of a new puppy will especially thrill fans of Andy and Dolores, as well as newcomers to these endearing stories.
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Eight-year-old Winnie and her two best friends Vanessa and Zoe, do everything together - until the two girls want to take up ballet and Winnie would rather continue their library-visit day. To preserve the friendship, Winnie tries to dance - and fails miserably. When she drops out, her friendships suffer. With help from her supportive Dad, Winnie resolves to try again, and all three girls learn that they can have different interests and still be friends....
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In these two books in the endearing series about the quiet, thoughtful Andy Shane, his relationship with pushy Dolores Starbuckle continues to be tested. Andy Shane is NOT in Love: School is having a Culture Fair, and each student in the class has to create a display on an African country. Andy wants to do his display on Egypt – but so does Dolores. Will Dolores get her way, as she always does, or will Andy prevail? Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt:...
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Why would Andy Shane want to go to school? All Dolores Starbuckle ever does is tattle on him, correct him, or attempt to outshine him in every area. With Granny's help, Andy figures out how to stand up to Dolores in a way that empowers him and transforms her. With insight and humor, a common childhood struggle is presented in a fresh, endearing story with a character that young readers will easily champion.
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In this most recent book in the popular series, Andy Shane hopes to win for best-decorated bike in the hometown parade. As usual, Dolores adds to the stakes since she also has her eye on the prize. Once again endearing characters, an engaging story and bubbly illustrations unite in a highly satisfying chapter-book experience for beginning readers. A Live Oak Media audio production.
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In this third adventure in the series about the spunky fourth grader, Winnie is struggling with what she's best" at. Zoe is the smart one, Vanessa is the actress – what is it that Winnie does that makes her special? As she works to uncover her true gift, Winnie deals with the complex emotions of jealousy, competition, and finally, self-acceptance, in this heartwarming story of friendship.
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The last place Andy Shane wants to spend Halloween is at Dolores Starbuckle's birthday party, but because his grandmother volunteered to help out, he has to go. Short chapters, comic moments, and real-kid characters and situations add up to a perfect book for beginning readers.
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Andy wants to give Granny Webb the best present ever for her unbirthday and with his friend Dolores' help he plans a barn sale to earn money for it -- and ends up with a mystery instead. In a twist on the classic Gift of the Magi" this endearing story ends with a satisfying conclusion for both Andy and his grandmother. A Live Oak Media audio production.
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"Having fun isn't supposed to be such hard work! In their tiny house, the rule is Twig and Turtle are each allowed to have five toys. With a new toy store opening in town, the rule is creating a big problem--getting a new toy means giving up one they love. But when the girls realize that the owner has very old-fashioned ideas about who should play with what kinds of toys, changing her mind might be the biggest problem of all."--
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Family, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfits. Eight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And...