Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor

Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor

Written by: Herman Parish
Illustrated by: Lynn Sweat

"Amelia Bedelia always does what she is told. So when Mr. Rogers jokingly remarks that she should run for Mayor Thomas's office, she dashes out of the kitchen and heads for City Hall. She eventually decides to become a candidate for mayor and we're lucky enough to follow her on the campaign trail. With Amelia Bedelia involved, politics has never been this fun or this honest!"

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http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/kids/gamesandcontests/features/amelia/teach.aspx

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Written and Illustrated by: Peggy Rathaman

"Officer Buckle is a roly-poly bloke, dedicated to teaching schoolchildren important safety tips, such as never put anything in your ear and never stand on a swivel chair. The problem is, Officer Buckle's school assemblies are dull, dull, dull, and the children of Napville just sleep, sleep, sleep. That is, until Gloria the police dog is invited along! Stealthily pantomiming each safety tip behind Officer Buckle's back, Gloria wins the children's hearts. Meanwhile Officer Buckle assumes the cheers and laughter are all for him. As the master comedian Jerry Lewis once explained, every slapstick artist needs a straight man! Children will be highly entertained by the laugh-out-loud, adorable illustrations in this 1996 Caldecott Medal winner, while learning the value of teamwork and a pawful of nifty safety tips."

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Online Resources:
http://www.first-school.ws/activities/commhelper/policeofficer.htm

Marshall, the Courthouse Mouse: A Tail of the U.S. Supreme Court

Marshall, the Courthouse Mouse: A Tail of the U.S. Supreme Court

Written by: Peter Barnes
Illustrated by: Cheryl Shaw Barnes

"Children learn about the Supreme Court and the legal system through the work of Marshall J. Mouse, Chief Justice of the United Mice of America."

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The Cupcake Thief

The Cupcake Thief

Written by: Ellen Jackson
Illustrated by: Blanche Sims

"When one student accuses another of stealing his cupcake, the teacher sets the matter for Student Court. This book is filled with examples and definitions that will make your students want to have their own student court to resolve disputes."

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