Helen Lester

  • Me First

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    Being first isn’t always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester’s wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger’s whimsical illustrations re… [more below]

    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 27 1995
    • ISBN10: 0395720222
    • Language: English
  • Tacky and the Emperor

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    It’s common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant a

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 30 2002
    • ISBN10: 0618260099
    • Language: English
  • Tacky in Trouble

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    Tacky the Penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island, captive to an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky’s floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. The elephant thinks t

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 31 2005
    • ISBN10: 0618380086
    • Language: English
  • Hurty Feelings

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    Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one

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    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 01 2007
    • ISBN10: 0618840621
    • Language: English
  • Listen, Buddy

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    Buddy’s father had a beautiful big nose. He was a great sniffer. Buddy’s mother had beautiful big teeth. She was a great chomper. Buddy had beautiful big ears. It didn’t matter. Helen Lester and Lynn … [more below]

    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 03 1997
    • ISBN10: 0395854024
    • Language: English
  • Tacky the Penguin Book & CD [With CD (Audio)]

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    Tacky’s the odd bird out among all his friends. Will this nonconformist teach old penguins some new tricks and help save the day?

    Tacky the Penguin is a delightful tale about being true to yourself–ev

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 01 2006
    • ISBN10: 0618737545
    • Language: English
  • Me First

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    “This funny, fetching tale will bring chuckles–and a lesson–to any child with a tendency to echo Pinkerton’s cries of ‘Me first.'” –Publishers Weekly

    Pinkerton Pig will do anything to be first–firs

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    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: July 09 2013
    • ISBN10: 0544003217
    • Language: English
  • Tacky and the Emperor

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    It’s common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant a

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 30 2002
    • ISBN10: 0618260099
    • Language: English
  • Tacky in Trouble

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    Tacky the Penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island, captive to an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky’s floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. The elephant thinks t

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 31 2005
    • ISBN10: 0618380086
    • Language: English
  • Listen, Buddy

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    “…this sprightly paced tale amiably nudges kids whose direction-following skills need some honing.” –Publishers Weekly

    “Buddy’s father had a beautiful big nose. He was a great sniffer. Buddy’s mothe… [more below]

    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: July 09 2013
    • ISBN10: 0544003225
    • Language: English
  • A Porcupine Named Fluffy

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    What’s in a name? A modern, funny fable about a misnamed porcupine who learns to accept himself, and his name, just as he is.

    Fluffy doesn’t feel at home in his name. His quills are sharp and pointy.

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    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: October 30 1989
    • ISBN10: 0395520185
    • Language: English
  • Tacky Goes to Camp

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    Tacky and his fellow penguins are off to summer camp in Nice Icy Land to enjoy themselves while Rock Hopping, Line Dancing, and playing Capture the Ice Cube. One night, they gather around the campfire… [more below]

    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 22 2012
    • ISBN10: 0547722133
    • Language: English
  • Bravo, Bucket Head!

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    A shy young mouse ventures outside her comfort zone in this sweet picture book classic in the making from the beloved author and illustrator of Tacky the Penguin.

    Mousetta has never felt comfortable i

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    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 06 2022
    • ISBN10: 1534493492
    • Language: English
  • Tackylocks and the Three Bears

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    How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky’s center stage, they might. Even in his flo

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 10 2004
    • ISBN10: 0618439536
    • Language: English
  • Happy Birdday, Tacky!

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    “The Nice Icy Land was crackling with busy-ness.” It had taken weeks and a lot of whispery chirps for Tacky the Penguin’s friends to plan a perfect surprise birdday party for him on his special hatchd

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: December 05 2017
    • ISBN10: 1328740579
    • Language: English
  • A Porcupine Named Fluffy

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    The humor is just absurd enough to make the picture-book set howl along with Hippo and Fluffy.” –New York Times Book Review

    Fluffy the porcupine is unhappy with his name: “So he decided to become fluf

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    • Series: Laugh-Along Lessons
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: July 09 2013
    • ISBN10: 0544003195
    • Language: English
  • Three Cheers for Tacky

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    Tacky is always being teased by his perfect penguin friends. Will his eccentric ways prove that there is nothing wrong–and just enough right–with being different? This hilarious series following the[more below]

    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: August 26 1996
    • ISBN10: 039582740X
    • Language: English
  • Tacky the Penguin

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    Tacky’s the odd bird out among all his friends. Will this nonconformist teach old penguins some new tricks and help save the day?

    Tacky the Penguin is a delightful tale about being true to yourself–ev

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: April 25 1988
    • ISBN10: 0395455367
    • Language: English
  • Hooway for Wodney Wat

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    In this lighthearted moral tale, an unlikely hero defeats a school bully and is finally celebrated by his classmates for his secret super power: his speech impediment.

    Poor Rodney Rat can’t pronounce

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    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: May 27 2002
    • ISBN10: 061821612X
    • Language: English
  • Tacky and the Winter Games: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

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    “A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff” “WHAT’S HAPPENING?” Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that’s what’s happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly

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    • Series: Tacky the Penguin
    • Author: Lester, Helen
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: October 29 2007
    • ISBN10: 0618956743
    • Language: English
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