The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade

2009 DFP Awards: Best Children's Book

Ignoring his runny nose and worsening cold, Matt's single minded-pursuit of a rare bug wreaks havoc on his school, his teacher and his classmates.

This amusing picture book celebrates the ambitious spirit of a third-grader as he tries to study, and uncover a distinct insect on the brink of extinction. Young readers will be buzzing as they follow Matt’s quest to win his school’s Bug-A-Fair. Or will he create a third-grade epidemic?

Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Incorporated (August 4, 2010)
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-936381043
Paperback: ISBN-10: 1936381052
Paperback: ISBN-13: 978-1936381050

Oh! the Possibilities

When Miles’ teacher asks the class what they’re going to be when they grow up, Miles slumps in his chair. Everyone else in the class seems to know what they’d like to do, except him. More than anything, Miles dreams of being a dragon. What boy doesn’t want that? But he realizes he only has human genes and must decide on something soon. Miles thinks of all the possibilities, but since there are so many, there’s just no way he’ll be able to decide today.

Author: Lori Calabrese
Illustrator: Si Huynh
Reading Level: Ages 4-8