Substitute Creacher
by Chris Gall  Chris Gall is one of the most engaging illustrators and storytellers creating picture books today. And with Substitute Creacher, he creates a funny/scary monster story. Ms. Jenkins troublesome class gets an unexpected substitute one morning--a really scary substitute. Yet after the substitute tells the kids the horror stories of his previous students, they still don't want to behave. That means this tentacled, one-eyed teacher is going to have to tell them a really scary story--his own! Ages 3-8 ($16.99) Click here to Order
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The School for
the Insanely Gifted
by Dan Elish
Daphna is an insanely gifted musician, and at 11 3/4 and finishing up sixth grade, she should be working on winning a major award from her prestigious school, Blatt School. But two months earlier, her mother went missing and when Daphna herself is almost kidnapped, she decides to find her mother. Along with her school friends, Daphna goes on a trek to find her mom, but, in the process she uncovers secrets that are better left hidden, including one about herself that could change everything. Fun, funny, and packed with silly action, kids will want to join in with these "insanely gifted" kids. Ages 8-13 ($15.99)
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Great Back To School Stuff!
Need a little boost for those writing exercises? The Rocket Pen should do the trick! These perfect back-to-school pens are shaped like a rocket and come with four ink colors to choose from. Taking notes will be a breeze with your Rocket Pen! ($6.99)
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NEXT WEEK!
THEMED THURSDAYS!
The Bug Person
Thursday, August 18th, 2 pm
For the last Themed Thursday this summer, Mrs. Nelson's has teamed up with Kidspace Children's Museum to bring education entertainment for kids.
On Thursday, August 18th, the Bug Person will be at the store with exotic live bugs! All kids are welcome, but this event is recommended for kids 4+.
For more details, click here
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 Upcoming Fall Events Mrs. Nelson's Fall schedule is full of events! We have a schedule jam-packed with your favorite authors, including Michael Buckley, Robin Preiss Glasser, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Michael Grant. Click on the link below to get a preview of all the great authors! click here
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For information about Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair Company, click here
For information about Mrs. Nelson's Library Services, click here
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Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-4558, www.mrsnelsons.com
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