Bøger af Laura Malone Elliott

Thanksgiving is almost here, and Sam's class is excited for their Thanksgiving feast! Mary Ann is going to dress up like Squanto, and Winston's building a Popsicle-stick Mayflower.Everyone already knows the one special thing they are thankful for?everyone but Sam, that is.When something goes wrong with Sam's surprise project, will the class be able to save it? Will Sam discover what he's thankful for?Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger have created a charming story about the traditions that make Thanksgiving special. Full of creativity, humor, and heart, Thanksgiving Day Thanks celebrates friendship, family, and the many other blessings in our lives for which we give thanks.

Valentines come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are homemadeand some are store-bought. Some are funny and some are not. Sam wants to give just the right valentine to the most popular girl in the class, Tiffany. But what kind is the right kind? Mary Ann helps Sam figure out how to make all sorts of valentines. But will Tiffany even notice Sam if he gives her a special valentine?Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger's charming story shows how the best friends are often the ones you may not know you have?until Valentine's Day!?and even a simple string of hearts can show a friend how special he is.

Hunter and Stripe are best friends. This young raccoon pair loves to do everything together, like dress in striped sweaters, read the same stories, and even eat the same lunch -- a crawfish sandwich, huckleberries, and milk. But when Stripe arrives one day at school in a mischief-making mood and starts stirring up trouble in Mr. Ringtail's class, should Hunter follow along?Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger introduce two delightful pals who will entertain young children as they also provide an important look at peer pressure and first friendships.