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Pokeweed Public School
These delightful picture books portray the seasonal goings-on of Pokeweed Public School that revolve around the mishaps of Principal Sugmeyer and the creative solutions of Ms Mudwortz, "the best teacher in the whole world." Young readers will identify with the school routines that are central to each story and laugh at author/illustrator John Bianchi's wacky versions of activities like recess, school trips, fire drills and special visitors.
Snowed in at PPS
Snowed in at Pokeweed Public School
By John Bianchi. Illustration by John Bianchi
ISBN 978-1-894323-12-2, Reg.$5.95
24 pages, 8 x8 inches
Grades 2-3

It's just a regular day at Pokeweed Public School until an unexpected snowstorm blows in and blocks the school bus. Principal Slugmeyer takes charge and announces that everyone will have to sleep overnight in the gym. While he leads the students in a riot of activities, Ms Mudwortz calmly figures out how to feed everyone and get them to calm down for bedtime.

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Welcome back to PPS

Welcome Back to Pokeweed Public School

By John Bianchi. Illustration by John Bianchi
ISBN 978-0-921285-44-1, Reg.$5.95
24 pages, 8 x8 inches
Grades 2-3

The first day back to school is always exciting but the installation of a new sprinkler system gives a standard fire drill a wet twist. Principal Slugmeyer only makes things worse by trying to reset the security computer: the kids are locked out and he is locked in. Ms Mudwortz saves the day and then takes the students on an unexpected field trip.

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Young Authors Day at PPS
Young Authors Day at Pokeweed Public School
By John Bianchi. Illustration by John Bianchi
ISBN 978-1-894323-13-0, Reg.$5.95
24 pages, 8 x8 inches
Grades 2-3

The climax of every reading week at Pokeweed Public School is a visit by a famous author. But the arrival of adventure writer Reginald Thornbottom becomes extra special when Princial Slugmeyer mistakes the author's limo driver for the author. This story is inspired by author John Bianchi's years of experience visiting schools across North America.

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Spring Break at PPS
Spring Break at Pokeweed Public School
By John Bianchi. Illustration by John Bianchi
ISBN 978-0-921285-32-8, Reg.$5.95
24 pages, 8 x8 inches
Grades 2-3

Every spring, Ms. Mudwortz and Principal Slugmeyer load the kids of Pokeweed Public School onto their bus and head to the shores of Lake Wegonnahaha for a few days of fresh air and outdoor adventure. Both students and staff get more than they bargain for when the lake's famous monster, Ogopokeweed, makes an unscheduled appearance. Or does he?

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