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Readers who enjoyed Read Responsibly by Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Miss Nelson Is Back by Harry Allard
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this sequel to Miss Nelson is Missing, the scheming kids in Room 207 are in for a big surprise from the scariest substitute around: Miss Viola Swamp. Includes bonus downloadable audio. When their teacher has to go away for a week, Miss Nelson's kids are excited to "really act up... -
![The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater]()
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA beautiful lyrical story that introduces the concept of individuality, accepting of others differences, and respect for those around us.This is a tale about conformism and individualism, as Mr. Plumbean's expression of creativity and individuality challenges his neighbor's ideas about the importance of having a “neat street.” By repainting his house to reflect his colorful dreams, Mr... -
![Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat]()
Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLearn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients... -
![I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont]()
I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA New York Times best-selling masterpiece featuring a sing-song rhyming text and humorous energetic illustrations about a spirited child and outside-the-box, creative thinking... -
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![My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook]()
My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTeaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue and then they push on his teeth, right before he ERUPTS (or interrupts)... -
![David Goes to School by David Shannon]()
David Goes to School by David Shannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo, David!David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble—and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader... -
![Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor]()
Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFancy Nancy celebrates a decade—that's fancy for ten years!—in this special anniversary edition of the first Fancy Nancy picture book by the New York Times bestselling team of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. This extra-fancy edition features a link to a free downloadable song from Fancy Nancy the Musical and includes a sheet of lyrics to the song in the back of the book... -
![Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott]()
Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClick for your dream dateCould she go to the senior dance with just any guy? No way. Imani Lane has her heart set on Maurice, the hottest guy in town. But he isn't exactly asking. So she comes up with an idea to help herself--and everyone else, too... -
![Revenge of the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean]()
Revenge of the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world can be a perilous place. And the seemingly friendly world of Canada’s favourite fictional family is no different. Everyone is afraid of something: Dave, for example, is afraid of dolls, germs and Mary Turlington. Sam, on the other hand, is afraid of bees, UFOs, and “mewpilated” cows. Morley’s fears—public nudity and drop-in visits—are slightly less peculiar... -
![Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) by Barbara Park]()
Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) by Barbara Park
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMeet the World's Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones!Gobble, gobble! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 28th Junie B... -
![Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann]()
Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the first day of school, and Ruby is new. When her classmate Angela wears a red bow in her hair, Ruby comes back from lunch wearing a red bow, too. When Angela wears a flowered dress, suddenly Ruby's wearing one, too... -
![Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! by Dan Gutman]()
Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNever before has school been this mixed up--or this much funPrincipal Klutz was hanging upside down from the school flagpole He kissed a pig on the lips and painted his bald head orange And now he wants to bungee jump off the roof of the school dressed as Santa... -
![Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie]()
Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name... -
![I Shall Survive Using Potions! Volume 4 by FUNA]()
I Shall Survive Using Potions! Volume 4 by FUNA
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKaoru had been granted cheat powers that allows her to create potions at will. But using her potion powers wherever she goes is hardly inconspicuous. Fernand, the crown prince of the Kingdom of Brancott, who convinced himself that he's bound to Kaoru by fate, had come chasing after Kaoru after she had created miracles in the Kingdom of Jusral. But by the time he arrived, Kaoru was already gone.. -
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![Novel Ideas: Judy Blume's Fudge Series: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing/Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great/Super Fudge/Fudge-A-Mania/Double Fudge by Crystal Rende]()
Novel Ideas: Judy Blume's Fudge Series: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing/Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great/Super Fudge/Fudge-A-Mania/Double Fudge by Crystal Rende
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNovel Ideas: Judy Blume's Fudge Series is an easy to use guide that will ensure your student will become a successful reader and writer! It will also engage the student in the learning process and provide creative opportunities to apply their new knowledge... -
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3 stepbrothers by Animallover55
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTori lived with her dad and little sister. She never expected to have a stepmother, much less a stepbrother. But whats worse is not only one stepbrother, not two either. No three stepbrothers. But it gets worse, the three boys just happen to be the three triplet sport stars of the school. The same three boys that have gone out with nearly all those girls that wear short short skirts... -
![I Shall Survive Using Potions! Volume 3 by FUNA]()
I Shall Survive Using Potions! Volume 3 by FUNA
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKaoru has been reincarnated in another world and receives a cheat ability that allows her to create potions as an apology for her death. After creating a commotion wherever she goes with her powers and calling upon the Goddess Celes to create miracles, her travels have led her to the Kingdom of Jusral... -
![Mr. Cooper Is Super! by Dan Gutman]()
Mr. Cooper Is Super! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith more than eight million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this first book in the new My Weirdest School series, A. J.'s third grade teacher Mr. Granite is retiring after a million hundred years. That means there's going to be a new teacher, but Mr. Cooper is even weirder than Mr... -
![Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty]()
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA moving story starring the Questioneers' teacher that's all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child’s life from the #1 bestselling creators of Aaron Slater, Illustrator and Ada Twist, Scientist ! Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things—from cabbages to cardboard—fill her with dread and What Ifs... -
![On Herring Cove Road: Mr. Rosen and His 43Lb Anxiety by Michael Kroft]()
On Herring Cove Road: Mr. Rosen and His 43Lb Anxiety by Michael Kroft
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnce an amusing extrovert with a reputation as a prankster, Mr. Rosen is entering his retirement years as a stoic thirty-year converted introvert who has no interest in people, despises change, and is more than content to have his wife navigate his life... -
![Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish]()
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmelia Bedelia has never been camping. She tries her best to do as the Rogers order, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with bare hands does not mean keeping. Tent stakes are not the same as tent-shaped steaks. Starting a fire on the grill may take a match more than pine cones and coffee grounds. Shhh for sleeping bags... -
![Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! by Dan Gutman]()
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![Miss Child Has Gone Wild! by Dan Gutman]()
Miss Child Has Gone Wild! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the first book in My Weirder School—the laugh-out-loud third arc of the My Weird School series—A.J. and the rest of the third graders at Ella Mentry School go on a field trip to the zoo... -
![Mortimer by Robert Munsch]()
Mortimer by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith over half a million copies in print, Mortimer is one of Robert Munsch’s most popular and beloved books. Mortimer is the story “... of a little boy who won’t go to sleep at night and who drives his family crazy with his rowdiness ... [It] reads as though it was written by a parent driven frantic by one of the contemporary but compulsive stages of childrearing .. -
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![Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry G. Allard Jr.]()
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry G. Allard Jr.
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this companion to Miss Nelson Is Missing —the classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class—the notorious Miss Swamp returns to Horace B. Smedley School to coach their failing football team. The Smedley Tornadoes haven't won a game all year, and the entire school is down in the dumps... -
![The Trolley Car Family by Eleanor Clymer]()
The Trolley Car Family by Eleanor Clymer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat is a trolley car family? A family that lives in a trolley car, of course. And that's exactly what the Parkers--all six of them--do after Pa loses his job as a trolley car driver. It's the end of the line, but the start of an infectiously funny adventure for the Trolley Car Family... -
![Dorothy Parker Stories by Dorothy Parker]()
Dorothy Parker Stories by Dorothy Parker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDorothy Parker was known for her keen wit, cutting observation and sharply honest portrayal of human nature. Filled with the insight into people and their interactions that have made her stories so popular, this recording offers some of the finest examples of her craft. According to the Arizona Journal, "These capsules of satire...are perfect Parker, and Miss Booth is the perfect voice for them... -
![Not Little by Maya Myers]()
Not Little by Maya Myers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust because you're really small doesn't mean you can't have a big heart. When the diminutive Dot stands up to a bully on behalf of an even smaller friend, she proves how big she can truly be... -
![C'Est No�l, David! by David Shannon]()
C'Est No�l, David! by David Shannon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReaders of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree... -
![Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman]()
Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In the fourth book of the original My Weird School series, art teacher Ms. Hannah shows A.J. and the gang that art is everywhere! She wears dresses made out of potholders and collects garbage instead of throwing it out. But worst of all, she makes A.J... -
![Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! by Dan Gutman]()
Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSomething weird is going on!Miss Holly, the Spanish teacher, is hanging mistletoe everywhere! That means boys will have to kiss girls. And girls will have to kiss boys... -
![Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm by Herman Parish]()
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm by Herman Parish
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmelia Bedelia is helping out at the library!She may not know the difference between a stegosaurus and a thesaurus, but Amelia Bedelia will go to any lengths to make reading fun... -
![Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman]()
Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the third book of the original My Weird School series, the new librarian Mrs. Roopy might be A.J.'s craziest teacher yet! Before class begins, they find her dressed first as President George Washington and then Little Miss Muffet. And Mrs. Roopy won't even admit that it's her! Can A.J... -
![Too Many Toys by David Shannon]()
Too Many Toys by David Shannon
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSpencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now it's time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard... -
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![Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald]()
Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFollow your nose to a hilarious Stink-fest no kid will want to miss!GROSS ME OUT! STINK-O! SKUNKSVILLE!Stink Moody's class is going on a field trip to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum, and he can't wait to see the Vomit Machine, the Burp-O-Meter, and the Musical Farts... -
![Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs by Katherine Applegate]()
Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf the kids can't sit still for the class performance, Roscoe's teacher could be in big trouble... -
![Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child]()
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsClarice Bean is back, with more outrageous, giggle-filled family incidents and Ruby Redfort inspired adventures...Categorized as:
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![Baby Boss. La storia originale by Marla Frazee]()
Baby Boss. La storia originale by Marla Frazee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.The boss baby is used to getting his way—drinks made to order 24/7, a private jet, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren’t getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves... -
![Off the Map by Trish Doller]()
Off the Map by Trish Doller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn the road to love, you don't need a GPS... Carla Black’s life motto is “here for a good time, not for a long time.” She’s been travelling the world on her own in her vintage Jeep Wrangler for nearly a decade, stopping only long enough to replenish her adventure fund. She doesn’t do love and she doesn’t ever go home.Eamon Sullivan is a modern-day cartographer who creates digital maps... -
![How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder]()
How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of Fraidyzoo There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you’re happy or even because you’re sad... -
![Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder]()
Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s a great day to go to the zoo! As her family hustles to get out the door, Little T lags behind. She’s afraid to go back to the zoo; the only trouble is, she can’t remember why... -
![How To by Julie Morstad]()
How To by Julie Morstad
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis imaginative ‘how to’ book explores whimsical ways of doing a host of different tasks, including ‘how to wonder’, ‘how to see the breeze’, and ‘how to be brave’. With text and images by award-winning illustrator Julie Morstad, this book will be beloved by all ages... -
![How I Got Lost in London by James Patterson]()
How I Got Lost in London by James Patterson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs school trips go, this one is pretty awesome. When I was told we were going to London to study Living History, I thought they were joking. But here I am! Rafe Khatchadorian - global jetsetter!Now all I need to do is find a way of avoiding the school bully, getting Jeanne Galletta to talk to me, and try not to get lost in London.But things are never that simple... -
![Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy]()
Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend?In two little houses,on two little hills,lived two best friends... So begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It's always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying... -
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![Maeve Binchy: Three Complete Books: The Lilac Bus; Firefly Summer; Silver Wedding by Maeve Binchy]()
Maeve Binchy: Three Complete Books: The Lilac Bus; Firefly Summer; Silver Wedding by Maeve Binchy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeloved on both sides of the Atlantic, bestselling Irish writer Maeve Binchy has been acclaimed by critics and readers alike for her heartwarming, beautifully crafted takes celebrating Ireland, its people, and the journey of life itself... -
![Oh, David! A Diaper David Book by David Shannon]()
Oh, David! A Diaper David Book by David Shannon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaldecott Honor artist David Shannon is back with an all-new, original board book that lets young readers see what the star of the bestselling No, David! books did as a troublemaking toddler. Oh, David! What have you done now?! Whether it's time to get dressed, eat breakfast, or go to sleep, this youngster can always find a way to make a little trouble... -
![Should Have Got Off at Sydney Parade by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard]()
Should Have Got Off at Sydney Parade by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFiction from Ireland. No 1 Bestseller... -
![Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You & The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang]()
Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You & The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You" is a black comedy about Catholicism."An Actor's Nightmare" is also a black comedy; a one-hander. An unprepared actor in an unnamed play is forced to take the place of a leading actor... -
![Tooth Trouble by Abby Klein, John McKinley]()
Tooth Trouble by Abby Klein, John McKinley
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWatch out, Junie, there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a first grader who knows it's a jungle out there. A new chapter book series written by an elementary teacher who's seen it all!Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs... -
![101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher by Lee Wardlaw]()
101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher by Lee Wardlaw
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSteve "Sneeze" Wyatt is proud to be known for his fabulous inventions, but, unfortunately, they are also the reason his parents have decided that he should skip a grade and leave all of his friends behind in junior high! There’s no way the resourceful Sneeze is going to let that happen. He’s on a mission to think of 101 surefire ways to get under his teachers’ skin . . . and fast...
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