Wortche, Allison

"Oliver finds the perfect lollipop on his birthday trip to the zoo, and it's all he can think about...No point roaring at the lions with his brother or engaging with any of the animals...But when one particular zoo animal threatens to ruin the fun, Oliver learns that there's plenty more to see than the candy he'd been coveting. And sharing the day--and his sweets--with his brother might just be the most special treat of all.

"When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr. Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have some interesting qualities after all. He's strong. A good listener. And his little antennae might be an itsy-bit cute. Over the course of the day, Ruby gets almost attached to the guy. And when night falls, she sees him in a surprising new way!"--Provided by the publisher.

Rosie's rival, Violet, outdoes her in everything, and when the class plants seeds for a unit on gardening, Rosie's determination to be the best causes her to do something mean.

Rosie's rival, Violet, outdoes her in everything, and when the class plants seeds for a unit on gardening, Rosie's determination to be the best causes her to do something mean.