The Graves Family Goes Camping

The Graves Family Goes Camping

Author: Patricia Polacco

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780439826464

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When the Graves family goes on their annual camping trip to Lake Bleakmire, they make a frightening discovery in the forest.


The Graves Family

The Graves Family

Author: Patricia Polacco

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-08-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 014240635X

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The Graves family has just moved to Union City, and they definitely don't fit in. With giant spiders in the living room, a voracious Venus flytrap named Phoebe in the kitchen, and a secret laboratory in the basement, the neighbors are afraid to visit! Except for Seth and Sara Miller, the kids next door, who decide to help them make friends. Maybe if Mr. Graves gives all the bald men in town his amazing hair-growing tonic, which he developed from the follicles of house cats? It seems like a great idea-until the tonic-dosed town council starts chasing birds and running up trees! And then Phoebe nearly devours the Ladies' Auxiliary Garden Club-will the Graves family ever find a way to fit in?


Ginger and Petunia

Ginger and Petunia

Author: Patricia Polacco

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0399245391

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Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active—and what style! “You are what you wear” is her motto. But Ginger’s greatest passion is her pet pig, Petunia, whom she pampers endlessly. When Ginger is called out of town for a performance, Petunia is left on her own. Donning Ginger’s stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger’s motto that you really are what you wear.


My Ol' Man

My Ol' Man

Author: Patricia Polacco

Publisher: Philomel

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780399228223

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Drawing on the author's memories of her youth, a girl recalls the special summer spent in Michigan with her yarn-spinning father and a magic rock.


The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids

Author: Helen Olsson

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0834845458

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Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood—and all the requisite gear—into the great outdoors, here you’ll find all the tips and tools you need to plan the perfect nature adventure with your family. Humorous and irreverent, yet always authoritative, this guide to camping with kids, from babies through pre-teens, is filled with checklists, smart tips, recipes, games, activities, and art projects. Helen Olsson, a seasoned camper and mother of three, shares lessons learned over the years of nature outings with her own family. Learn the basics of family camping, from choosing a destination and packing gear to setting up a campsite and keeping little ones safe. Create the perfect camp menu with simple and tasty recipe ideas. Discover foolproof tips and tactics for keeping kids happy and entertained while hiking. Explore nature through clever and creative camp arts and craft projects. This guide is your game plan to unplugging from the digital world and connecting your kids to nature. Whether it’s roasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire or stretching out on a camp mat to gaze at the stars, the memories you’ll be making will last a lifetime.


Rip the Page!

Rip the Page!

Author: Karen Benke

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1590308123

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Here are the ideas, experiments, and inspiration to unfold your imagination and get your writing to flow off the page! This is the everything-you-need guide to spark new poems and unstick old stories, including lists of big, small, gross-out, and favorite words; adventurous and zany prompts to leap from; dares and double dares to help you mash up truths and lies into outrageous paragraphs; and letters of encouragement written directly to you from famous authors, including: Annie Barrows, Naomi Shihab Nye, Lemony Snicket, C. M. Mayo, Elizabeth Singer Hunt, Moira Egan, Gary Soto, Lucille Clifton, Avi, Betsy Franco, Carol Edgarian, Karen Cushman, Patricia Polacco, Prartho Sereno, Lewis Buzbee, and C. B. Follett. This is your journal for inward-bound adventures—use it to write, brainstorm, explore, imagine—and even rip!


The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

Author: Daniel Carter Beard

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1567923526

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For Dan Beard, founder of the American Scouting movement, every scout worth his merit badge was expected to read this book, which includes instructions on how to build a fire, cook venison, prepare for a camping trip, use an axe and a saw, and more.