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Books with title The Trouble with the Johnsons

  • The Trouble with Twins

    Kathryn Siebel

    Paperback (Yearling, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Kate DiCamillo meets Lemony Snicket in this darkly comic novel about two sisters who learn they are each others' most important friend!Imagine two twin sisters, Arabella and Henrietta--nearly identical yet with nothing in common. They're the best of friends . . . until one day they aren't. Plain and quiet Henrietta has a secret plan to settle the score, and she does something outrageous and she can't take it back. When the deed is discovered, Henrietta is sent to live with her eccentric great-aunt! Suddenly life with pretty, popular Arabella doesn't seem so awful. And, though she's been grievously wronged, Arabella longs for her sister, too. So she hatches a plan of her own and embarks on an unexpected journey to reunite with her other half.
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  • The Trouble with Mom

    Babette Cole

    Paperback (Puffin, July 1, 1997)
    Mom, the lovable witch, does not seem to be able to get along with the other mothers due to her odd ways, such as driving her kids to school on her broom and wearing snakes in her hat, but in the end, she may be accepted when her special gifts come in handy. Reprint.
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  • The Trouble With Trokes

    Herr Zeile, Herr Farbe

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 18, 2013)
    Fantasy story picture book about "Trokes." What are the mysterious TROKES? Grownups are not aware, but young Sarah knows what nobody else even suspects. Small with blue eyes? Lurking under her house? Mischievous but friendly? We find out what Sarah knows, as Mom and Dad try to believe her, but Miss Bloom and Uncle Herman remain doubtful.... Short, entertaining, whimsical picture book, followed by notes for an older audience. Also, an interesting choice for adults, with a sense of humor, who would like to see a different kind of Children’s Book. For kids of all ages and those that are young at heart… Quirky and Unconventional Color Illustrations... Age Range: 2 to 5 years... Language: English... Product Dimensions: 8.5” x 8.5”; Soft Cover ### Also, see our other book on Amazon, TROKES TAKE A TRIP!
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  • The Trouble With Mom

    Babette Cole

    Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, March 23, 1984)
    A young boy's mother, who is a witch, is not immediately accepted by the parents of the children in his new school
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  • The Trouble with Dragons

    Debi Gliori

    Library Binding (Walker Childrens, Sept. 30, 2008)
    The trouble with dragons is . . . everything! From chopping down forests to wasting food, the dragons are making an absolute mess of the planet. Their careless ways could spell the end for Earth―unless they can find a way to turn things around. From the beloved author and illustrator of No Matter What comes a gentle, timely story for young children about the importance of protecting our Earth and all its living things.
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  • The Trouble with Mum

    Babette Cole

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Aug. 1, 2004)
    She wears funny hats and makes funny cakes, but only she can save the school. The endearingly loony stories from Babette Cole have now been published in a new miniature format. As always, her vibrant, outrageously funny depictions will have kids—and parents—roaring with laughter. Winner of the prestigious Kurt Maschler Award, Babette Cole is the author of such favorites as The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book, Dr. Dog, Princess Smartypants, and The Bad Good Book of Manners.
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  • The Trouble With Dragons

    Debi Gliori

    language (Bloomsbury Children's Books, Dec. 20, 2012)
    The world is populated by some beastly dragons who care nothing for how much they mess up the oceans, chop down the trees, gobble up all the food and use everything up without stopping to think. Those dragons need to wake up to what they are doing to their world before it is too late ... A delightful and energy-filled picture book that addresses concerns about the environment in the most child-centric and delightful way possible.Brilliantly read by Amelia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.
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  • The Trouble with Mum

    Babette Cole

    eBook (Inky Sprat, Oct. 24, 2013)
    The trouble with Mum is that she’s a witch! Turning people into frogs and flying around on her broomstick doesn’t make her popular with the other parents at school, but her special talents come in useful in the end. Babette Cole, bestselling author of Princess Smartypants, Dr Dog and Mummy Laid an Egg brings her unique humour and delightful illustrations to this hilarious tale.A children's picture book.
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  • The Trouble With Lemons

    Daniel Hayes

    Paperback (Juniper, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Tyler McAllister has always felt like an outsider, but when he and his friend Lymie discover the dead body of the school janitor, he decides to put aside his fears of being different and investigate the death
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  • The Trouble with Dragons

    Debi Gliori

    Hardcover (Walker Childrens, Oct. 1, 2008)
    The trouble with dragons is . . . they're ruining the planet! They're chopping down trees to make way for their houses, fishing out the oceans, eating and drinking everything in sight. It's only a matter of time before the seas rise and the deserts expand, and once that happens, all the animals pack up and leave-except for the dragons, who are left feeling awfully sorry for themselves. Then one brave voice pipes up with an idea, and it's not long before the dragons are getting plenty of advice on what they can do to stop hurting the earth and restore their home. This gentle story is the perfect way to help promote environmental awareness in the youngest of listeners.
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  • The Trouble with Dad

    Babette Cole

    eBook (Inky Sprat, Nov. 27, 2013)
    The trouble with Dad is that his job is so boring that he spends all his spare time making crazy robots – thief-catching robots, football-playing robots, slimming robots – and they all go wrong! Bestselling author Babette Cole brings her unique humour and delightful illustrations to this hilarious tale.This colour children's picture book is designed to be viewed in double-page spreads and is best read on a tablet device in landscape orientation.
  • The Trouble with Max

    Patricia H. Rushford

    language (, June 1, 2017)
    Max Hunter and Jessie Miller, two sixth-grade girls living near the Cascade mountains, make an unlikely pair: Jessie has leukemia and is bald. Max dresses in thrift-store grunge and acts tough in school. But their friendship holds life together when everything else falls apart. Then one day Jessie discovers Max’s best-kept secret. Jessie wants to help her, but doing so means risking their friendship and possibly her life.