Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Russell's secret Russell's secret Johanna Hurwitz When Russell decides to stay home from nursery school and be a baby just like his new sister, he discovers that being treated like a baby when you are a big boy is no fun at all. OL14904010W
Busybody Nora (Riverside Kids) Busybody Nora (Riverside Kids) Johanna Hurwitz Relates the adventures of an inquisitive little girl who lives in a large apartment building in New York with her parents and little brother Teddy. OL152003W
Mostly Monty Mostly Monty Johanna Hurwitz,Anik McGrory Because he suffers from asthma, six-year-old Monty is nervous about starting first grade but he soon learns to cope with his illness and use his special talents to make friends. OL152011W
Ever-clever Elisa Ever-clever Elisa Johanna Hurwitz The year Elisa enters the first grade is filled with exciting times at school and special celebrations at home. OL152024W
Make room for Elisa Make room for Elisa Johanna Hurwitz The adventures of five-year-old Elisa as she attends her brother's recital, gets new eyeglasses, moves with her family to a new apartment, and welcomes the new baby. OL152027W
New Neighbors for Nora (Riverside Kids) New Neighbors for Nora (Riverside Kids) Johanna Hurwitz,Lillian Hoban Describes the further adventures of an inquisitive seven-year-old and her neighbors in a New York City apartment building. OL152028W
Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business Johanna Hurwitz Because Nora and her brother live in an apartment, personal privacy, making friends, and finding places to play are sometimes a problem. OL152029W
Once I Was a Plum Tree Once I Was a Plum Tree Johanna Hurwitz Increasingly aware of the differences between her family, who are nonobservant Jews, and their Catholic neighbors, 10-year-old Gerry Flam begins to investigate her heritage. OL152030W
Russell sprouts Russell sprouts Johanna Hurwitz First grader Russell Michaels grows more than an inch taller, becoming big enough to wear his red slicker and big enough to deal with family and school challenges. OL152037W
Teacher's Pet Teacher's Pet Johanna Hurwitz Nine-year-old Cricket's expectations of being, as always, the teacher's favorite student are dashed by the arrival of an unusual new girl in her fourth-grade class. OL152038W