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by Teresa Bateman (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)
STARRED REVIEW! "Zany and inventive, the artwork amplifies the story's humor. A great storyhour choice for April Fool's Day or just about any other day."--Booklist starred review
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2005Booklist Editors' Choice 2004
2007-2008 Volunteer State Master List
Winner, 2006-2007 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award It's a spring morning on the farm. Grandma is happy the grandkis are visiting--they've picked just the right day!--and Grandpa is fixing breakfast. Suddenly his grandson reports that the cows have got loose! He thinks Big Brown Bessie just stepped on a goose! "Good gracious," Grandpa says as he pours himself a glass of milk. When his granddaughter shouts the chickens are out, Grandpa cooks up some eggs. Pigs broke the gate" Grandpa fries bacon. Why is Grandpa so cool? Because he knows the kids are trying to play an April Fool's trick!
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It's a spring morning on the farm. Grandpa is fixing breakfast for his visiting grandkids. Suddenly his grandson reports that the cows have got loose! He thinks Big Brown Bessie just stepped on a goose!
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.16 x 11.05 x 8.77 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: April Foolishness
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
