Best Selling Books by Patricia Lakin

Sam, Pam, Will and Jill are crocodile friends with a camping plan but not much know-how. They get lost on their way to the campsite, get attacked by a swarm of bees, get all mixed up while trying to assemble their tent, and then get so frightened by nighttime shadows that their campout is in danger of fizzing out. But all ends well, as it always does for this happygo- lucky crew. This is a breezy summer story that?s ?ideally pitched for prereaders or brand-new ones? (as Booklist said of its predecessor, Rainy Day!).

When the town has money problems, Edward, the mayor''s nephew, helps find a way for people to work together to meet the needs of Parkside Elementary School and the Senior Citizen''s Center.

While playing soccer with his classmates, Jeff demonstrates poor sportsmanship but gets some pointers on good behavior from his physical education teacher.

Describes what happens to a child during a visit to the doctor''s office for a routine examination.

Discusses how children and families in different countries around the world live.

Four crocodile friends have many adventures on the way to the beach.

A collection of funny songs and games to play when riding in your car.

Traces the life of the young woman who entered professional tennis at the age of thirteen and won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.

Examines the role grandparents play in various countries, including Iraq, Canada, the United States, China, Swaziland, Ecuador, and Italy, discussing their position as the elders in their cultures.

A determined little car comes across a very confusing sign in this playful early reader.

This is a true incident in the life of young Helen Keller in which she gets stuck in a storm and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, rescues her. Ready-to-Read Level 2.

Becka Alden helps her mother in the family''s hardware store and tries to think of ways to increase business.

It''s school science fair time, and Max and Mo love seeing what the big ones--the kids in the class--are making. The two hamsters decide to do their own experiment and learn how to grow plants from seeds! Follow along with Max and Mo with simple instruc

A true incident in the life of young Helen Keller in which she gets stuck in a storm and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, rescues her.

It''s the 100th day of school, and Max and Mo can''t wait to celebrate. The hamsters have so much fun making festive crowns and practicing their counting skills by making necklaces with 100 beads! Follow along with Max and Mo using simple instructions

A portrait of the supportive wife of President John Adams details the life of this extraordinary woman who used her love for learning, for her family, and for her country to shape the early history of the United States.