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In the Country of Queens
by Cari Best
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-37052-7, ISBN: 0-374-37052-4

"But Shirley got the air kissed around her, too, which was mortifying, especially since Phillie, who had a habit of popping up when she least expected him to, was watching and laughing behind Aunt Claire's sofa. Shirley shot Phillie a dirty sneer ."

If I Could Drive, Mama
(Hardback)
by Cari Best, Simone Shin
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-30205-4, ISBN: 0-374-30205-7

"When Charlie turns a plain cardboard box into a zippy new car, he can’t wait for Mama to have the first ride. He adjusts the mirror, checks to be sure there is enough gas, and reminds Mama to buckle up. Then off they go―REV REV VROOM! There are places to visit and bumps along the way. There is even a traffic jam! By the time they return home, Mama is exhausted, but Charlie can’t wait for her nap to be over so he can drive her someplace ..."

A Perfect Day for Digging
by Cari Best, Christine Davenier
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Two Lions
ISBN-13: 978-1-4778-4706-0, ISBN: 1-4778-4706-5

"In the spring when trees unfreeze and grass grows green and pansies say, “Please plant me!” Nell and her dog, Rusty, can’t wait to dig in dirt just right for digging. But Norman, their neighbor, says “Ewww!” to digging and dirt.Until Nell and Rusty begin to dig up unexpected treasures: a pretty striped marble, the mini stegosaurus that Nell lost last summer, and most intriguing of all—part of a tiny china doll. Who played with it? Is ..."

Ava and the Real Lucille
by Cari Best, Madeline Valentine
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-39903-0, ISBN: 0-374-39903-4

"When Ava and her sister Arlie see the "Write a Poem / Win a Pet" sign in Mr. Noah's pet shop window, Ava is sure the prize is going to be a dog and convinces Arlie to enter the contest with her. The girls write the best poem they can, and while waiting and hoping to win, they decide that "Lucille" would be the perfect name for a dog. But when Mr. Noah finally announces that they have won, Ava is so disappointed when she sees the prize, ..."

Easy as Pie(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Melissa Sweet
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2010 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-39929-0, ISBN: 0-374-39929-8

"Cari Best. Chef Jitefl fcqtU f.'e. Love to Melanie, who got Jacob's first pie started— and mine too — C.B. With special thanks to Melanie Kroupa, who was a peach to work with on this hook —M.S. Text copyright © 2010 by Cari Beit Pictures copyright 0 20 10 by Melissa Sweet All rights reserved Distributed in Canada by D&M Publishers, Inc. Color separations by Embassy Graphics Ltd. Printed in October 2009 in China by SNP Lccfung Print ..."

Goose's Story
by Cari Best, Illustrator-Holly Meade
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-40032-3, ISBN: 0-374-40032-6

""A heartwarming story with a tender message about accepting others in spite of their differences and helping those who are less able." --Starred, School Library Journal "Best's simple prose is rhythmic and beautiful . . ."

What's So Bad About Being an Only Child?(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Sophie Blackall
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-39943-6, ISBN: 0-374-39943-3

"Rosemary knows what it's like to be an only child: there are grownups everywhere! Brothers and sisters are what she wants. Even when they argue, it's like belonging to a special club, she thinks. How can she get a larger, more lively family? Rosemary is stumped, until she discovers some "only" creatures and figures out a way to bring home what's missing in her life. Humorous illustrations that pop with personality show Rosemary growing ..."

Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Christine Davenier
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-36386-4, ISBN: 0-374-36386-2

""I can pop a wheelie, I can touch the sky, " "I can pedal backwards, I can really fly!""" Sally Jean was born to ride. And her bicycle, Flash, is just about her best friend. But one day something terrible - and wonderful - happens. Sally Jean grows. Suddenly she finds herself too big for Flash. What's a Bicycle Queen to do? Finally, by collecting old bicycle parts to make a new bike - and giving Flash to a young friend who longs for a b ..."

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Giselle Potter
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Square Fish
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-47551-2, ISBN: 0-374-47551-2

"A little English, a little Russian, and a lot of heart make a birthday celebration you won't want to miss! When Sara's grandma, Catherine the Great, suddenly announces, "This year for my birthday, I want no presents! I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you," Sara is surprised. How can Grandma have a birthday party with no presents?" Her mama explains that a NO PRESE ..."

Goose's Story(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Holly Meade
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-32750-7, ISBN: 0-374-32750-5

"Sometimes the most unlikely heroine can become an inspirationEvery year the geese return. Honking and flapping, they always land in groups. But this spring something is different: an injured goose stands on one leg – alone. Shunned by the other geese, she is unable to search for food, swim, or fly away. A young girl watches and wonders how a goose with one foot can survive. She wants to feed her, take care of her, be her friend. But her ..."

Shrinking Violet(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Giselle Potter
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2001 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-36882-1, ISBN: 0-374-36882-1

"When class bully Irwin taunts Violet about her fat knees (they're not) or deadly sewer gas smell (she doesn't), all she wants to do is shrink away. The thought of being in the class play about the solar system makes her itch and scratch and twirl her hair. But when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal, Violet is a master performer, mimicking her classmates and retaliating against Irwin with razor-sharp wit. Her chance for real ..."

Three Cheers for Catherine The Great!(1st Edition)
by Dk Publishing, Cari Best, Giselle Potter
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1999 by Dk Children
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-2622-2, ISBN: 0-7894-2622-6

"It's Sara's Russian grandma's birthday, and she has made a proclamation: "I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you. That's why for me the best presents will be no presents." No presents? Sara is baffled. Her amazing grandma gives so much to everyone. How can they have a birthday party for her without gifts? Sara realizes that any "no present" for Grandma has to be pr ..."

When We Go Walking
by Cari Best, Kyrsten Brooker
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Two Lions
ISBN-13: 978-1-4778-1648-6, ISBN: 1-4778-1648-8

"Wendy and her exuberant family of walkers discover new things on Rambling Road every day in all kinds of weather. No one keeps the things they find except for Wendy: numbers and letters, ribbon and string, a bucket, a ball, a wheel from a wagon. But what will she do with all this stuff? One snowy day when no one can go walking, Wendy uses her treasure trove of found objects to create her own special version of Rambling Road for her fami ..."

Beatrice Spells Some Lulus and Learns to Write a Letter
by Cari Best, Giselle Potter
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-39904-7, ISBN: 0-374-39904-2

"Beatrice wants to write the kind of letters that start with "Dear Somebody," but she only knows how to write letters like A B C T E R I E. Then her Nanny Hannah teaches her how to put the letters together to spell words, and Beatrice takes off on a spelling spree. She decides to start a Spelling Club at school, but no one signs up because spelling is B-O-R-I-N-G. In fact, the class decides to go on a spelling strike! Then Beatrice has a ..."

Catherine the Great(1st Edition)
When Catherine the Great and I Were Eight!
by Cari Best, Illustrator-Giselle Potter
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-39954-2, ISBN: 0-374-39954-9

"Sara, her Russian-American grandmother, her mother, and some neighbors try to drive tothe beach on a very hot day and wonder if they will ever get there thanks ..."

Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me
by Cari Best, Niki Daly
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1995 by Orchard Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-531-09452-5, ISBN: 0-531-09452-9

"After taking the train downtown, Lizzie spends the day at the public library, helping her mother who is a children's librarian"

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-38819-5, ISBN: 0-374-38819-9

"Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that."

Bug Off!
A Story of Fireflies and Friendship
by Cari Best, Jennifer Plecas
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-374-38062-5, ISBN: 0-374-38062-7

"A young girl learns what it really means to sparkle in this charming picture book about the challenges and joys of making new friends.Lightning-bug-loving Maude wants to be a member of the Bug-of-the-Month Club in her new neighborhood, and decides that her entrance speech will be about fireflies. She reads, she researches, she prepares, and she delivers a speech that all the club members love―except for hard-to-please Louise. Louise won ..."

Mabel Beecher
Future Teacher
by Cari Best, Lisa Hunt
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Sky Pony
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-1-5107-2071-8, ISBN: 1-5107-2071-5

"Mabel Beecher loves Kindergarten. And she loves her teacher, Mrs. Ampersand, because she's funny and smart and makes the class work hard, but brings Popsicles every Friday if everyone really tries. But then Mrs. Ampersand announces that she's leaving for the rest of the year because she's going to be having a baby. Mabel is not happy. Especially because her new teacher, Mrs. Windbag, is so boring. And she doesn't bring the right snacks. ..."

Top Banana(1st Edition)
by Cari Best, Erika Oller
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Orchard Books (Ny)
ISBN-13: 978-0-531-30009-1, ISBN: 0-531-30009-9

"Benny the parrot, an amazing bird with the ability to read, has everything a bird could want, until he has to share his owner's attention with a rare flower."

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