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No more work No more work Anne F. Rockwell Three little sailors learn that there is something worse than hard work. OL14853840W
Dulcie's taste of magic Dulcie's taste of magic Gail Herman Dulcie the fairy, who likes to work hard as head baker for Queen Clarion, reluctantly takes a vacation. OL14935002W
The Night Worker The Night Worker Kate Banks Alex wants to be a "night worker" like his father who goes to work at a construction site after Alex goes to bed. OL155938W
Working days Working days Anne Mazer Fifteen stories relate the experiences of teenagers working for many different reasons in a variety of jobs. OL16478753W
Bridge Bridge Patrick Jones Eighteen-year-old Jose serves as the bridge between his non-English speaking family and the rest of the world, and because his parents are illegal immigrants and extended family lives with them, mone… OL17893355W
Lyle at the Office Lyle at the Office Bernard Waber When Lyle the crocodile visits Mr. Primm's advertising office, he is almost recruited as the Krispie Krunchie Krackles cereal spokesperson. OL1815379W
Working trot Working trot Jessie Haas His love of horses takes James away from the conventional world of his parents, who want him to pursue a college degree and a business career rather than the life of a horse-trainer. OL18183739W
The day of Ahmed's secret The day of Ahmed's secret Florence Parry Heide,Ted Lewin,Judith Heide Gilliland A young Egyptian boy describes the city of Cairo as he goes about his daily work and waits for the evening to share a special surprise with his family. OL1826318W
Tony's hard work day Tony's hard work day Alan Arkin Because no one will let him help renovate the family's new country house, Tony builds one of his own. OL1886080W
So few of me So few of me Peter H. Reynolds After wishingthere were two of him to complete all the items on his "to do" list, Leo discovers that the real problem is not the number of Leos, but the length of the list. OL2435176W
If I Could Work If I Could Work Terence Blacker A child fantasizes in rhyme about the different kinds of work he would do if he weren't so young. OL2535273W
The Gift of the Sun The Gift of the Sun Dianne Stewart Tired of milking when he would rather bask in the sun, Thulani sells the cow and begins a series of exchanges that results in a sunflower crop and prosperity. OL2840480W
Morris and the kingdom of Knoll Morris and the kingdom of Knoll T. L. Hill When Morris the dragon keeps crashing through the kingdom of Knoll tearing things up, the villagers go to the king for a solution. OL2961798W
Frida's office day Frida's office day Thomas P. Lewis Frida Cat goes in to work with her father, spends the morning helping him in his office, and has a fun afternoon with him enjoying the big city. OL3235421W
Lucky Russell Lucky Russell Brad Sneed A kitten named Russell wants to have an important job to do on the farm. OL4094728W
Hank's work Hank's work Joshua Schreier After scolding his son for working on a drawing, Hank's dad is visited by a monster. OL4288040W
Sky sweeper Sky sweeper Phillis Gershator Despite criticism for his lack of "accomplishments," Takiboki finds contentment sweeping flower blossoms and raking the sand and gravel in the monks' temple garden. Includes a note on the art and bea… OL506779W
Clifford Gets a Job (Clifford the Big Red Dog) Clifford Gets a Job (Clifford the Big Red Dog) Norman Bridwell In order to pay for his dog food, Clifford, a big red dog, decides to get a job. OL73119W
The sea-thing child The sea-thing child Russell Hoban,Patrick Benson Washed up on the beach during a storm, the sea-thing child clings fearfully to the shore until he discovers his true destiny. OL74275W
A Day's Work A Day's Work Ronald Himler,Eve Bunting When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Fra… OL97598W
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