Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now!Category: Feelings"Amused? Confused? Frustrated? Surprised? Try these feelings on for size."This is a book that asks all the right questions. And leaves you feeling great no matter what the answers are!"Who'd have dreamed that produce could be so expressive, so charming, so lively and so funny?...Fr...

Ann Connor Brimer Award for Children's Literature Winner, 20102010 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award NomineeOn Resource Links Best Books of 2009 listThe Present Tense of Prinny Murphy picks up the story where The Nine Lives of Travis Keating leaves off - but this time, from the perspective of Prinny, Travis's friend. An alcoholic mother, a distracted father, a best friend who spends all his time with his new "girlfriend", and three relentless schoolyard bullies: Prinny Murphy'...

Antsy Bonano, narrator of The Schwa Was Here, is back with another crazy tale. This time, Antsy signs a month of his life over to his "dying" classmate Gunnar Umlaut. Soon everyone at school follows suit, giving new meaning to the idea of "living on borrowed time." But does Gunnar really have six months to live, or is news of his imminent death greatly exaggerated? And when a family member suffers a heart attack after donating two years to Gunnar, Antsy starts to wonder if he has ...

"The Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of captivating short stories set in early 20th-century New York City. Through witty narratives and unexpected plot twists, O. Henry introduces readers to a diverse cast of characters, from struggling artists to wealthy socialites, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of urban life. Each tale offers a glimpse into the human experience, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness in the bustling metropolis.

A long time ago and far away--although it could be here, and it could be now--a boy threw a stone and injured a girl. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been enemies, and their towns as well, so it was no surprise that something bad had happened.Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different...Inspired by the original Garden of Forgiveness i...

Mo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo's mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY has a mustache! Why is everyone copying Mo? And how will he (and his mustache) ever stand out?A wonderfully silly book about style and individuality, sure to grow on readers who don't have facial hair -- and even those who do!

Mary is always neat and organized, while Harry is horribly messy. But even Mary’s carefully planned schedule can’t help when things go wrong at her own birthday party. The party is supposed to start with the kids from Room 3B taking an exciting train ride, but when their train is delayed not one . . . not two . . . but three times, Mary’s plan is completely ruined! She thinks the only thing that can make her feel better is cup after cup of sugary Island Punch—even after h...

The author's works have been praised by numerous celebrities; the most notable being Nelson Mandela who described his African stories as 'Wonderful', the late Princess Diana who used to read the Douglas Dragon stories to the Princes William and Harry when they were aged 9 and 7 years, and a former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted, who described the author's writing to the press as being 'High quality literature.'As the founder of Anger Management in Great Britain during the ea...

Valentine's Day is approaching and everyone seems to be crazed with love—except for Mallory. She's been invited to a Valentine's party next door and rumor has it that her next-door neighbor's dad is going to propose to her best friend's mom. What will it mean if her two best friends become brother and sister? Where will she fit in? And to make matters even more confusing, Mallory is receiving presents from a secret admirer. Who could it be? Mallory feels like everything is changing and she...

"You stole Freddie!" Billy yelled, pushing George in the chest.George stumbled backwards, slipped and fell in the mud. All the other kids began laughing as George sat there looking up at a furious Billy."I didn't steal Freddie." George tried to hold back the tears. "Why would I want him?""To get me into trouble." Billy kicked at the mud, splashing more over George."So, it's my fault you can't even look after a stupid tadpole for the holidays."Billy has b...

A Pumpkin for God was inspired by my granddaughter Keri, who was trying to accept her grandfather's death and did it in such a beautiful way that I felt it was a story that should be told.About the Author:The author, C. Gale Perkins, is a 75-year-old grandmother. She has three children and several grandchildren. She will be the first to tell you that her grandchildren are the gifts from her children to her. She is the widow of the Evan F. Perkins to whom ...

For Annie, lists are how she keeps her whole life in order. And there is a lot to keep track of! Do you love Anastasia Krupnik, Ramona Quimby, and the Penderwicks? Then you will love Annie!Annie's a shy fifth grader with an incredible memory and a love of making lists. It helps her keep track of things when they can seem a little out of control, like her family, her friends, and her life in a new place.Annie has:An incredible memory (...