Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches
by Lisa Broadie Cook
 Martin MacGregor can't get a break. Not only did the substitute teacher, Mrs. Payne, assign tons of homework, but he's having trouble keeping hold of it. Martin's dog literally eats his homework, but that's not all. The homework also goes through the wash, takes a trip to his sister's kindergarten class, and more! Martin is not daunted and with a little ingenuity he saves his homework and the day! Ages 3-8 ($16.99) Click here to Order
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Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book
by Tom Angleberger
Having been suspended from McQuarrie Middle School for the Origami Yoda incident, Dwight's friends' Tommy and Kellen decide to come up with a new case file to try to show how beneficial Origami Yoda was to McQuarrie. It's going to be tough, especially since there is a new puppet in town and Harvey created him. The battle will be Darth Paper vs. Origami Yoda and will decide if Dwight's suspension will be permanently extended. With as much hilarious ingenuity as the original Origami Yoda, this is a book that will appeal to young readers navigating the confusing world of middle school even while making them laugh. Ages 8-14 ($12.95)
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Wildwoodby Colin Meloy  When Prue's baby brother is carried off by crows to the Impenetrable Wilderness, she knows she has to save him. Even if that means traveling to this wilderness from which no one has ever returned. Tagging along is her classmate Curtis. Once the pair pass the boundary into Wildwood, as the locals call it, they find a whole other world. In this world, the kingdoms are at war and Prue and Curtis are thrown into the midst of it, before they can even begin to look for Prue's brother. This fantastical tale, in the tradition of epic fairy tales, is full of memorable characters, dry humor, and an intricate plot. But mostly, Wildwood is a terrifically fun read. Ages 9-15 ($17.99) Click here to order
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Ready, Set, School!
This skill building set, for pre-school children, is full of fun and activities. There are 15 pages of learning fun with stickers, stencils, drawing, and cutting. There are also wipe-away learning pads--Dot-to-Dots, ABCs, Colors & Shapes, and 1,2,3's, for use with wipe away markers. This set will keep kids busy for hours learning and having fun. Ages 3-7 ($27.99)
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Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair Annual Chairperson Workshop
Wednesday, September 7
9:30AM-12:00PM
The Chairperson workshop is a FREE event full of great tips and information on how to have fun while running a successful Book Fair. Afterwards, shop our warehouse and receive 20% off your purchases!
Pre-Register by September 2nd and you'll be entered in a raffle to win a gift bag of books! Register by calling our office at (909) 865-8550 or emailing Rebecca at rsapers@mrsnelsons.com.
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Fall Events with the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association (SCIBA) 
Children's Books & Literacy Brunch Sunday, October 2
Hilton San Diego / Del Mar Hotel
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2011 Author Feast & Trade Show Saturday, October 22
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
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 Kirk Scroggs
Friday, September 9th, 5 pm
Kirk Scroggs, author of the hugely popular Wiley & Grampa series will be in the store to talk about his hilarious new book Tales of a Sixth Grade Muppet. Come meet a fun author and get your books signed!
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 Jackie Preiss Weitzman & Robin Preiss Glasser Monday, September 12th, 5 pm
Sister children's book authors, Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, will be visiting Mrs. Nelson's to share their books. Robin Preiss Glasser is best known as the illustrator of Fancy Nancy. Her sister, Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, has written a brand new picture book, Superhero Joe. Both authors will read from their books and sign copies too.For all the details, click here |
 Susan Patron
Friday, September 16th, 4 pm Newbery Award-winning author Susan Patron will be in the store to talk about the third book in the popular Hard Pan trilogy, Lucky for Good. She will also be autographing the whole series: The Higher Power of Lucky, Lucky Breaks and Lucky for Good. Click here for more information |
Upcoming Events for September! Scott Westerfeld, Sept. 26th, 5 pm Linda Urban, Sept 27th, 5 pm Michael Grant, Sept. 28th, 5 pm Heather Vogel Frederick, Sept. 30th, 5 pm If you are a teacher or librarian interested in booking one of these authors to visit your school during the day, email lpeugh@mrsnelsons.com
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 MORE Fall Events Click on the link below for the full fall schedule! click here |
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Attention Teachers!
Time to pre-order your classroom sets and required reading. When you place your order 10 business days ahead of time, you can get a 25% discount! |
Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-4558, www.mrsnelsons.com
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