New Releases by Patricia Lakin

release date: Jan 01, 2000

A girl and her father prepare their beach cottage for the coming hurricane, which topples their swing tree and washes away their stairs. Includes section of hurricane facts.

Grandparents

release date: Jan 01, 1999

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.

Food Around the World

release date: Jan 01, 1999

Looks at different kinds of food and drink and related customs around the world, including tea in Russia, hot dogs in the United States, and baklava in Greece.

The Little Mermaid Coloring Book

release date: Sep 01, 1997

We All Share

by: Blackbirch, Patricia Lakin

release date: Mar 01, 1995

Growing Up

release date: Jan 01, 1995

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

Red Letter Day

release date: Jan 01, 1995

After visiting the local post office, Mr. Summers''s third-grade class gains a greater respect for mail carriers and the work they perform.

Aware and Alert

release date: Jan 01, 1995

Officer Tony Rollins visits his Little Brother Manuel Lopez at Parkside Elementary School and talks to the students about keeping safe from strangers.

Signs of Protest

release date: Jan 01, 1995

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.

Get Ready to Read!

release date: Jan 01, 1995

Tim, a reluctant reader, becomes excited about a reading assignment when his teacher lets Tim illustrate his own book.

A Summer Job

release date: Jan 01, 1995

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

Up a Tree

release date: Jan 01, 1995

On the day of the first grade''s pet show, bus driver Carmen Alvarez transports both human and animal passengers to school.

Creativity

release date: Jan 01, 1995

Examines the similarities and differences in art around the world reflecting a variety of cultures

Dad and Me in the Morning

release date: Jan 01, 1994

A deaf boy and his father share an early morning adventure.

Trash and Treasure

release date: Jan 01, 1994

Earl, the custodian at Parkside Elementary School, helps keep the school running smoothly and finds everything from lost hats to lunch boxes.

A True Partnership

release date: Jan 01, 1994

The third grade of Parkside Elementary School finds out that it is hard work as well as fun to produce their own school newspaper.

A Good Sport

release date: Jan 01, 1994

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

The Case of the Missing Ribbons/With Puzzle

release date: Apr 01, 1991

The Case of the Missing Ribbons/With Puzzle

Jet Black Pickup Truck

release date: Jan 01, 1990

A little girl tells of her drive to the dump with Grammy.

Just Like Me

release date: Jan 01, 1989