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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats.
Author
Series
Princess in Black volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Defeating a monster just in time to attend her own birthday party, Princess Magnolia, the secret superhero Princess in Black, is repeatedly interrupted throughout the party by the Monster Alarm in ways that threaten to expose her.
Author
Series
Dork diaries volume 2
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Nikki's diary describes a frightful Halloween, on which she helps with her sister's ballet class party at the same time she is Brandon's date for their middle school Halloween dance, where she has promised to spend the evening with her two best friends.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
A follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball.
Author
Series
Pout-pout fish adventures volume 10
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Priya Chakraborty plans a birthday party for her first client, Layla Aunty, personalizing everything from the invitations to the menu in Aunty's favorite color, but as party-time finally arrives, Priya is nervous something will go wrong.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
(2020)
Language
English
Description
Octicorn is back! Octi dreams of having a pool party. But what if no one comes? That would be the most embarrassing thing ever! So Octi sets out to have a party that will make everyone happy -- until he realizes that may just be a disaster waiting to happen.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Julian's birthday is fast approaching. For his party, his parents promise he can have any theme he wants. Maybe superheroes or skateboards? Dinosaurs or dogs? But Julian has another idea. He wants a poop party. With his family's help, Julian throws the biggest, brownest, most creative poop party ever!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this counting picture book it's the little Pigs' birthday; and Rabbit, Little Chicks, and Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise. All are waiting for the party to begin, but where can those naughty Little Chicks be? Young children will have fun aplenty as they count from 1 to 20 in this cheerful singalong nursery rhyme awash with Cabrera's vibrant art."--
12) The third wheel
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Trying to find a partner for the Valentine's Day dance, Greg finds solace in the fact that his best friend Rowley also doesn't have a date, but an unexpected twist might turn his night around.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Secrets. Surprises. Middle school. Sarah and Leo have been bes friends since they were little. They share everything ... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo's friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice: ask Ben to the school dance or chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo's friendship will be put to the test. Which would you chose?- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Scaredy Squirrel volume 5
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one, but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive.
15) Maisy dresses up
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah's costume party.
18) Mice and beans
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this rhythmic cumulative tale Rosa Maria spends the week getting ready for her granddaughter's birthday party and trying to avoid attracting mice--unaware that the mice in her walls are preparing for a party of their own.
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 4
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Piggie is invited to her first party. What will she wear? Her elephant friend Gerald, the party expert, know just how to help ...or does he?
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