The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Author: Denys Cazet

Illustrator: Denys Cazet

Summary: Jack and his Grandma move into a spooky old house and little do they know that Old Man Wilkerson haunts the house looking for the Perfect Pumpkin Pie! Grandma comes up with a perfect pie plan, but is it enough to keep Old Man Wilkerson happy?

How to Get Your Teacher Ready

Author: Jean Reagan

Illustrator: Lee Wildish

Summary: The latest in the funny "How To..."series, the students in this new class give tips and tricks to "helping" their teacher learn all of the important things she needs to do for a new, busy school year!

Working Smarter, Not Harder (Part 2)

In my last blog, I talked about ways that I was focusing on  Work Smarter, Not Harder (see link here).  This time, I want to tell you about a fabulous document that I came across that I think will save you SO MUCH TIME!  If you’re like me, you probably have what seems like hundreds…

Working Smarter, Not Harder (Part 1)

I don’t know if you’re like me, but I always have GRAND ideas about HOW MUCH work I’m going to get done over the summer…only to find myself around mid-July realizing I haven’t even STARTED any of the things I needed to do!  Then, of course, comes the panic.  Where was that document again?  What…

Almost Always Best Friends

Author: Apryl Stott

Illustrator: Apryl Stott

Summary: Poppy and Clementine are best friends who do everything together. But what happens when a new friend comes along? Will Poppy and Clementine stay best friends or can they learn to tell each other their Big Feelings?