Bubblegum Boy is a simple, cute, little bedtime story inspired by three highly energetic little boys who would rather be up playing than sleeping! Renita knew that the rambunctious crew enjoyed hearing the story of Bubblegum Boy routinely but never really thought of just how much they enjoyed it until one day, while visiting the library, one of the kids said, "I want to check out Bubblegum Boy. Where is it?" She knew at that moment the great potential there was in making this story into a book for all children to enjoy!

This story was inspired by my son's infatuation with bubble gum and became a bed time favorite for all who would lend an ear. All the pictures were done in chalk and modified with a simple paint program. Could too much of a yummy treat take you by surprise? I hope this story entertains the readers as much as it has our family.

While facing embarrassing classroom situations, and unusual troubles of all kinds, the boys featured in these stories and verses do their very best. Michael Shelley Van Fleet is about to introduce his pet cockatiel to his class during show-and-tell, and he is very nervous. But what will he do when his nameand many other wordscome out sounding all wrong? When Robbie visits his uncle Fred, the famous hunter talks about all the animals hes seen. Robbie then falls asleepand dreams that hes a bear being hunted! Can he escape? Nathan must go with his dad when he travels for business. Its Nathans first time in a hotel, and it turns out to be more of an adventure than he imagined. Aimed at young readers, this collection of stories and poems tells tales of boys dealing with and overcoming difficulties and learning lessons along the way.

Billie Bob Glum learns to blow bubbles to outwit the school bully but, never imagines the adventure in store for him with his bubble blowing skill.

A Lesson in Doing Your Best All the residents of Bumblyburg are feeling lazy. Can LarryBoy save the day or will the Bubblegum Bandit take over Bumblyburg? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

Accompany a long-suffering pound coin as it is thrust from one experience to another. Fly off into space to encounter a ravenous black hole monster. See what great grandma gets up to on her flashy double-decker mobility scooter. Travel with the perplexed nobleman Arvid as he urgently searches for the most beautiful thing in the world. Discover the fate of Bubblegum Billy who can’t stop blowing bubbles. Join the hunt for the fabled slithery slogbort. And many, many more adventures! Children will find fantasy and mystery, dialogues and limericks, historical and narrative poems, spoonerisms and moral issues, humour and nonsense, deeper life experiences and school matters. All complete with wonderfully fun illustrations!

Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in the 1950s, a distinct youth taste in popular music began to emerge. The sound of pop music has varied greatly in the decades since Elvis, ranging from rock to disco to boy bands to dance pop. But all pop music is defined by catchy melodies and a broad appeal to teens. Find out how it all began. Learn about MTV's role in shaping pop music. Discover the stories of bubblegum pop groups, family bands, dance-pop idols, and disco sensations. And read more about legends such as Paul Anka, Madonna, the Jackson Five, and Katy Perry.

Reuven is quiet and thoughtful. His younger brother Avi is outgoing and impulsive. As irritating as they can be to each other, the boys have two strong bonds-the solidity of their Jewish family life and their passionate love for baseball. As the book opens, Reuven, a pitcher, is desperately working for a spot on the end-of-season All-Star team, while happy-go-lucky Avi probably hasn't even thought that far ahead. Reuven is willing to ignore the advice of his parents and even involve his younger brother in his campaign to succeed. The tensions leading to the big game-and its surprise outcome-will satisfy all young baseball fans.

In this new adventure with The Honey Bunch Kids, school is in session when Ms. Hodgebottom assigns her class a group project. Desiree (Dizzy), Chauncey (Cheeks), and Stuart are eager to work with each other, but the real challenge is accepting Derrick (Bubble Gum Boy) into their group. Hes been the enemy of Cheeks and Stuart for a while now, so how will their group be successful with him in it? Read to fi nd out how The Honey Bunch Kids learn what it truly means to get along and work together, no matter what.