“blanche sims”

Pete and Joey are best are best friends, until they both run for class president -- and discover that it takes more than speeches and posters and promises win an election... More

When Bridgett brings her pets to the library, the hyena laughs so loudly nobody can hear the story, the giraffe tries to read over everybody's shoulder, and the frog jumps onto the checkout desk, scaring the librarian. But it's the well-behaved elephant who causes the biggest problems of all! Full-c... More

Illus. in full color. In a perceptive tale of friendship and sports, Sam's visiting Mexican cousin overcomes the language barrier by teaching soccer to his new friends.... More

When Mary's teacher sets up a "golden ticket" contest like the one in Charlieand the Chocolate Factory, Mary secretly switches her candy bar for Marvin's, so he won't get a golden ticket. But Mary's little switch has some unexpectedconsequences. Illustrations.... More

Marvin Higgins calls people names, so when Lucy Tinker, the new girl, shows up with hair that sticks up like a porcupine, he picks on her. But Lucy fights back, scratching Marvin with her rainbow-colored fingernails. Will these two ever stop fighting? Illustrations.Marvin Higgins is always calling p... More

The new girl in Robin's third-grade class is way cool. Zoey speaks French, has pierced ears, and wears tap shoes to school. Robin is dying to be her best friend. But how can she when she's so ordinary? When Miss Wing makes Zoey and Robin partners for the butterfly project, Robin has her big chance. ... More

From Freeze Tag to Rooster Romp, this bright and lively companion to "Sidewalk Chalk" presents some of the best traditional street and sidewalk activities ever with clear, easy-to-understand instructions. Full color."Sims' pencil drawings...capture the energy and chaos of the playground. Kids, teach... More

Lila's sisters bicker at home. Her classmates argue at school. Can't everyone just get alone? If Lila the Fair has anything to say about it, they will... More