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Books in Nancy's Neighborhood series

  • Sesame Street playground

    Sarah Albee

    Board book (Reader's Digest Young Families, Inc. in cooperation with Children's Television Workshop, March 15, 2000)
    Boardbook from the "Elmo's Neighborhood" collection.
  • Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, Dec. 11, 2006)
    George tries to trick his brothers into doing his chores for him so that he can go to the movies with his friend, but things do not turn out exactly the way he wants them to.
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  • Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, March 1, 2003)
    After having his lunch repeatedly stolen by a bully twice his size, Loudmouth George and his friend Harriet teach the bully a lesson he'll never forget.
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  • Signs in My Neighborhood

    Shelly Lyons, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Which signs can you spot in your neighborhood? Learning about signs found in most neighborhoods supports social studies standards for young learners. Kids can watch for street signs, traffic signals, and crosswalks while learning about the messages common street signs provide for them. Colorful photos and informational text will engage readers and help them become more aware of their communities.
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  • Harriet and Walt

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2004)
    The first big snow of the winter has finally arrived. Harriet can't wait to enjoy it. But her mother insists that Harriet take along her little brother, Walt. As he soon shows, Walt has a real knack for messing things up―and Harriet tells him so. But when George starts picking on him, Harriet puts her criticism aside and gives George a piece of her mind. Brothers and sisters everywhere will relate as Harriet’s protective side gets the best of her, in this delightful tale about learning to love―and live with―a younger sibling.
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  • Loudmouth George and the Big Race

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Ready. Set. GO! Loudmouth George has told everyone he’s going to win the big race. He’s so confident that he doesn’t even bother to train. And on the day of the race, George ends up being the big loser. He’s put his foot in his mouth once again! George never seems to learn his lesson, but readers will get the point that a little effort―and modesty―can go a long way.
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  • Safety in My Neighborhood

    Shelly Lyons, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio You can wear a helmet when riding bike, or look both ways before crossing a street. How do you stay safe in your neighborhood?
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  • Loudmouth George and the Cornet

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, June 1, 1983)
    George plays the cornet so badly that the music teacher asks him to quit the school band
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  • Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, June 1, 1983)
    George brags about his skill as a fisherman, but does not know what to do when he actually hooks a fish
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  • Louanne Pig in Making the Team

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Though she plans to try out for cheerleading, Louanne helps her friend Arnie try out for football with surprising results
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  • Sesame Street school

    Susan Hood

    Board book (Reader's Digest Young Families in cooperation with Children's Television Workshop, March 15, 1998)
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  • Louanne Pig in the Perfect Family

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, July 1, 1985)
    Louanne thinks she wants to be part of a big family until she spends a weekend with her friend George and his five sisters and four brothers.
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