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Sometimes You Barf

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Everybody barfs. Dogs, cats, chickens, alligators, and even you. It happens to everyone, and sometimes it even happens . . . at school. With her characteristic humor and compassion, Nancy… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2014

Louanne Pig in The Mysterious Valentine, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Special delivery! Louanne Pig is thrilled to find a beautiful valentine in her mailbox on February 14. But she’s dying to know whom it’s from. Is George her mysterious valentine? Is it Arnie… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Louanne Pig in The Perfect Family, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Louanne’s an only child. She thinks that it would be fun to have a big family, just like her neighbor George. He has five sisters and four brothers—the perfect size. When her parents have to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Henry's Show and Tell

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012
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It's Not My Fault!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Think Big!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Think Happy!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 646.7083
  • Copyright: 2009

Arnie Goes to Camp

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Arnie is sure that he won't survive summer sleepaway camp; but when he arrives he is surprised to find that camp is not at all what he expected. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Arnie and the Skateboard Gang

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

When Arnie is challenged to skateboard down a dangerous hill, he has to decide how far he is willing to go to be "cool." Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

It's Going to Be Perfect!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

There's something for every parent and child to enjoy in this delightfully fresh picture book that takes playful aim at the art of parenting—and all the hopeful, nail-biting expectations that Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Life Is Fun

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

To be happy, just follow these simple instructions. Don't bring snakes inside the house. Laugh a lot! And most importantly, make big, big plans. Nancy Carlson presents another warm and funny… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

My Best Friend Moved Away

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

From building forts to sharing secrets to sitting together on the bus, best friends do everything together. So what do you do when your best friend moves away? Will you ever have fun again?… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Poor Carl

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Carl's big brother doesn't think it would be easy to be a baby, but he also realizes Carl is lucky to have someone to play with and protect him. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Sit Still!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

At school, at home, on the bus, or in a restaurant—no matter how hard he tries, Patrick just can't sit still. So what's a kid with a lot of energy supposed to do? His teacher and the doctor… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Smile a Lot!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do—smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

Snowden

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Kelly can't ice skate. To make matters worse, the neighborhood kids tease her about it. BUt when Kelly hangs a special pair of ice skates around an ordinary snowman, things suddenly start to… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Take Time to Relax!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

What If It Never Stops Raining?

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Tim is always worrying about something, but things never turn out as badly as he thinks they will. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Zip It!

XYZ! When Joe and his dad rush out the door to run errands on a Saturday morning, Joe notices that his motormouth father forgot a crucial detail when he got dressed. But will Joe’s dad… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Bunnies and Their Hobbies

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

After a long day at work, bunnies come home, change their clothes, eat dinner, and do the dishes. Then it's time for bunnies and their hobbies. Young children will gleefully recognize the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 1984

Louanne Pig in The Talent Show, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Everyone is excited to try out for the school talent show. Everyone but Louanne, that is. "I'm just a big, no-talent dope!" says Louanne. All of her friends make it into the show. When the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

George is always bragging. He says he runs the fastest, reads the thickest books, and catches the biggest fish. When Harriet invites him to join her family’s fishing trip, George is nervous.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Louanne Pig in Making the Team, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Louanne can't get off the ground with her split jumps. Arnie drops every pass he tries to catch. So every day after school, the two friends meet to practice for tryouts just one week away.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Halloween

From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)

Filled with tricks and treats, fun and food, Halloween is a day that children look forward to. At one time two separate festivals, the traditions of each gradually blended into the holiday we Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 394.2646
  • Copyright: 2008