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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1969.
(Gilbert wants to be a Martian Space Pilot at the school c...)
Gilbert wants to be a Martian Space Pilot at the school costume parade, but a mix-up leaves him with nothing but his little sister's ballerina tutu to wear! In this hilarious follow-up to the best-selling Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, everyone's favorite porcupine learns all about the ups and downs of being different. Here is a madcap masquerade that will leave school-age children in stitches.
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(Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet [ TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY ...)
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet [ TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY FEET BY de Groat, Diane
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( That meanie Lewis always teases Gilbert. So why would L...)
That meanie Lewis always teases Gilbert. So why would Lewis invite Gilbert to his birthday party? Gilbert goes to the party armed with a cheerful grin, a brightly wrapped package–and a plan to get even for Lewis's rotten behavior. But this birthday has a much bigger surprise in store for Gilbert... Join the New York Times best–selling character Gilbert the opposum and his friends and family in this heartwarming picture book about birthdays, bullies, and doing the right thing. Ages: 4–8
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( No time for homework! When Mrs. Byrd gives the class ho...)
No time for homework! When Mrs. Byrd gives the class homework for the weekend, Gilbert just can't seem to find the time to do it. That's because it's almost Christmas, and Gilbert has other important things to do, like decorating Christmas cookies, ice skating with his friends, and helping his family find the perfect Christmas tree. What will Gilbert do when Monday morning comes? The joyous holiday feeling around Gilbert's house comes alive in this funny, festive story that's perfect for anyone who's ever put off a chore.
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(With her insatiable appetite for amusing antics, the futu...)
With her insatiable appetite for amusing antics, the future actress extraordinaire has it her way in the third book in the Annie Pitts series, now available in paperback. Annie wants nothing more than to be chosen as the new Burger Barn poster kid, and she can't wait until the auditions on the day after Thanksgiving. Winning the contest would certainly impress her snooty cousin, Mercedes, and her pesky classmate, Matthew. But first she has to make it through a harrowing Thanksgiving dinner with both Matthew and Mercedes at the table!
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(Annie Pitts, zukünftige Schauspielerin extraordinaire, wi...)
Annie Pitts, zukünftige Schauspielerin extraordinaire, will nichts mehr, als zum neuen Burger Barn Poster Kind gewählt zu werden. Sie kann es gar nicht mehr abwarten bis zum Vorsingen nach den Thanksgiving Ferien. Ein Sieg des Wettbewerbs würde sicherlich ihre hochnäsige Cousine Mercedes und ihren lästigen Mitschüler Matthew beeindrucken. Aber zuerst muss sie es noch durch ein qualvolles Thanksgiving-Abendessen mit Matthew und Mercedes! Mit ihrem Vorzug für amüsante Eskapaden, geht die unbändige Annie Pitts ihren eigenen Weg, in dieser köstlich angenehmen Komödie.
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(This story, featuring Gilbert the beloved opossum, is a w...)
This story, featuring Gilbert the beloved opossum, is a wise and funny tale of truth and lies and butterflies! that's a perfect tie-in for President's Day, Independence Day, and school units on biography.
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( It's the first day of first grade! Gilbert is looking f...)
It's the first day of first grade! Gilbert is looking forward to learning how to read and making new friends, but . . . Will the teacher be nice? Will first grade be too hard? Will he like his classmates? Will they like him? Gilbert is excited and nervous at the same time!
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( It's the last day of school! Gilbert is excited about ...)
It's the last day of school! Gilbert is excited about summer vacation. First there's a class party, and Mrs. Byrd will give out the end-of-the-year awards. But will Gilbert even get one? Patty's the best speller. Philip's the best reader. What is Gilbert best at?
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([ No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty...)
[ No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks! BY de Groat, Diane ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2009
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1969.
Designer, art director Holt, Rineholt, Winston, New York City, 1969-1972. Freelance author, illustrator, since 1972.
(Gilbert wants to be a Martian Space Pilot at the school c...)
(This story, featuring Gilbert the beloved opossum, is a w...)
(With her insatiable appetite for amusing antics, the futu...)
(Annie Pitts, zukünftige Schauspielerin extraordinaire, wi...)
( It's the first day of first grade! Gilbert is looking f...)
([ No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty...)
(Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet [ TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY ...)
( It's the last day of school! Gilbert is excited about ...)
( That meanie Lewis always teases Gilbert. So why would L...)
( No time for homework! When Mrs. Byrd gives the class ho...)
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Author, illustrator: Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, 1996, Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet, 1998, Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo, 1999, Jingle Bells, Homework Smells, 2000, Annie Pitts, Burger Kid, 2000, We Gather Together -- Now Please Get Lost!, 2001, Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite, 2002, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire, 2003, Brand New Pencils, Brand New Books, 2005, No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teachers Dirty Looks, 2006. Illustrator: Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth, 1975, A Turkey for Thanksgiving, 1991, Doctor Ruth Talks to Kids, 1993, Dogs Don't Brush Their Teeth!, 2009. Exhibitions include American Institute Graphic Arts, Art Directors Club, Society Illustrators.
Member Society Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Authors Guild.