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Author
Series
My weirder school volume 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A. J. and his teachers are in for a wacky time when a hot new reality show starts filming at Ella Mentry School"--Publisher.
Author
Series
Piper Morgan volume 4
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Piper's mom is working at a popular local pool shop, and Piper wishes she could have a pool too. The only problem is that she doesn't know how to swim! Dreaming of fame when her mother is hired to make a commercial for the local pool supplier, Piper wants more "responsibility" and positions herself in front of the camera for a taste of show bunsiness and wonders if her idea for the commercial will be as impressive as she imagines.
Author
Series
My weirdest school volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the students of Ella Mentry School receive a million-dollar donation and vote to create an in-school, state-of-the-art TV station so the morning announcements can be broadcast to all the classes, A.J. and the gang wonder about the agenda of their new teacher, Ms. Cuddy, who decides the announcement ratings are too low and has some quirky ideas about how to increase the station's popularity.
Author
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was groundbreaking in its own quiet, generous way. It introduced art, professions, food and even highlighted difficult subjects, like losing a loved one and divorce. This information was delivered both by live performers, like Fred Rogers himself and through a lively cast of puppets who lived in the land of make believe. Backmatter includes a short biography of Fred Rogers as well as exclusively published archival photos...
5) TV Rex
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Missing his grandfather, Rex watches too much television and soon finds himself in a fantastical adventure where he stars in all his favorite shows.
6) Chloe
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Chloe Bunny lives with her big family of ten older brothers and sisters and ten younger brothers and sisters, but it is only Chloe who is able to compete with the new television set that Dad brings home one evening.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books For Children
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Penny Lee loves to watch television so much that she has no time for anything else, but one day when the television stops working, her dog Mr. Barkley shows her some of the other fun things they can do.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs."--
10) Mouse TV
Author
Language
English
Description
Each member of the Mouse family wants to watch something different on television, but they discover a solution to their problem one night when the television does not work.
11) I am Jim Henson
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
35 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of Jim Henson, describing how he pushed the boundaries of entertainment and brought the art of puppets to a new level with the creation of his Muppets.
Author
Series
Misunderstood Shark volume 1
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him (admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the program, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes.
Author
Series
Misunderstood Shark volume 2
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World with Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding--that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience ... or Bob.
Author
Series
Adam Sharp volume 6
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
43 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old secret agent Adam Sharp travels to Australia where, with the assistance of Alice Springs and a washed-up TV star, he tracks down the evil mastermind behind a plan to block all television stations except his own--The Happy Channel.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Fred Rogers was a quiet boy with big feelings. Sometimes, he felt scared or lonely; at other times, he was playful and joyous. But when Fred's feelings felt too big, his Grandfather McFeely knew exactly what to say to make him feel better: I like you just the way you are. Fred grew up and created Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the television program that would go on to warm the hearts and homes of millions of Americans. But one day, the government threatened...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and explore his world. When Fred grew up he became a champion...
19) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
54 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Oprah Winfrey was growing up, her family expected her to become a maid like her grandmother. But she had different dreams. She went after them and turned her dreams into reality, becoming a media superstar and inspiring countless other people along the way."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book biography focuses on critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media.""--
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