Harcourt Children's Books

The Center of Everything

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For Ruby Pepperdine, the center of everything is on the rooftop of Pepperdine Motors, stargazing from the circle of her grandmother Gigi's hug. That's how everything is suppose to be - until it goes spinning out of control. Now Ruby's best friend, Lucy, is mad at her. Her new friendship with Nero is pretty bumpy too. Worst of all, Ruby regrets what happened with Gigi. How Ruby didn't listen. And now it's too late to make things right.

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The Center of Everything

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

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Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps. But do they nap too much? What they need is a sport! Luckily, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It's not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball with the Yankee Doodle Dandies, but will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field?

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410L
Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell

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Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school—even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with his fine cat, Tabby? And Zeke and Mrs. Teaberry? The teacher agrees, but there’s one problem. She and the students expect pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver?

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370L
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell

Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants

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What’s a California miner to do when gold dust sifts right out of his holey pockets? With such a raggedy wardrobe, he may as well be mining in the vanilla (that is, his birthday suit)! Good thing Levi Strauss is out west, ready with his needle and a head full of bright ideas. With some quick thinking, quicker stitching, and handy arithmetic, Levi keeps all the gold rushers clothed—and becomes a modern American hero. A Wild West tall tale, Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea celebrates creativity, innovation, and the ubiquitous item that fills the closets of grateful jeans wearers worldwide.

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AD610L
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants