Marcie Aboff

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Read It! Readers


Teen superstar Flory Glory is coming to the Pizza Palace and Lucy can't wait! But when Flory arrives with her poodle, hairdresser, trainer, and the rest of her gang, it's more than a FRACTION of fun!

Kim and Josh collect all kinds of seashells at grandma's beach house - until one shell starts to move - and then another and another! The shells keep ADDING up...

No one believes Dan and Sue when they say they're building a snowman as tall as a tree. Does their snowman really MEASURE up?

Sam is so excited for his pool birthday party, but each time he plans it, the TEMPERATURE is out of wack! Will he ever have his party?

When Rachel helps Mr. Thomas with his tomato crop, the tomatoes don't stop growing! See how Rachel makes a DIFFERENCE with the tomatoes - and with Mr. Thomas, too.

Mike is on the case to solve a "Dino Spy - Private Eye" mystery. Acting like a detective makes all the DIFFERENCE!

After Troy's teacher talks to the class about scales, Troy thinks of a great guessing game for the class. 'WEIGHT' until you see what's hidden in Troy's mystery bags.

What tastes better - pink or yellow lemonade? It all ADDS up to a lemonade stand-off for Jen and her friends!

The Giant Jelly Bean Jar

"...This book holds its own with the best of Cynthia Rylant's "Henry and Mudge" titles in terms of writing and illustration. With its drama, alliteration, and wonderful depiction of a shy child breaking through a barrier, this is a winner". -

School Library Journal

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"...the tasty rhyming riddles make words part of the fun..." -

Booklist

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-- The Hot Shots -- The 6th graders and the teachers battle it out on the basketball court! Who's in charge now?

--- Raising Pilot --- Hayley loves her dog, Pilot. She's raised him for more than a year, but now she has to give him away to someone she doesn't even know...

NEW BOOKS!

Nonfiction doesn't have to be boring! Here is an assortment of my new 2010-2011 nonfiction books.

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DATA MANIA - 3 new books

Sorting, Data, and Probability have never been more fun. Join giraffe Matt Matticus as he introduces 1st-3rd graders to animals on an African savannah, a farm, and a pet store using math skills in 'real life' situations.

Analyzing Doggie Data - one of three new books on Sorting, Data Analysis, and Probability

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EXTREME MACHINES - 2 new books

Do you have a need for speed? Does an aircraft carrier larger than the size of three football fields amaze you? Check out The World's Fastest Machines and the The World's Biggest Machines. Filled with eye-popping photos, incredible data, and fun facts.

SR 71 Blackbird - one of The World's Fastest Machines!

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EVERYONE FEELS Series - 2 new books (a total of 4)

Everyone Feels Scared Sometimes - and everyone feels sad, happy, and angry sometimes, too. Bright illustrations and simple text show pre-school and early elementary school children productive and healthy ways to express their feelings.


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I've written more than 50 other fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, activity books, and magazine stories for children from pre-kindergarten - middle school.

If you're an educator for grades 1-6, you're probably familiar with many of my guided reading books. Click on my page of GUIDED READING BOOKS to the right.




Some great jelly bean artwork based on my book 'The Giant Jelly Bean Jar'

Students create their own t-shirt bulletin board after reading my book 'The Hot Shots'

I love visiting schools and libraries to talk to the students about stories and writing. Please check out my 'SCHOOL VISIT' and 'CALENDAR' information. For 2010-2011 I've added two NEW programs based on my most recent books above.

To learn a little about me, click on 'BIOGRAPHY.'

Don't forget to contact me to receive FREE copies of my magazine stories published in Highlights for Children, Spider and others.

I have also included some helpful links (on the bottom right) about children's writing for both adults and students.

Happy Reading!
Marcie

Talented students draw the cover of 'Raising Pilot'

Selected Books

A "tasty" easy-to-read!
The Giant Jelly Bean Jar
A rhyming, riddle story at Jo-Jo's Jumbo Jelly Bean Shop. Can YOU guess the jelly bean flavor?
A Variety of Nonfiction
Lively Nonfiction
Appealing, informative nonfiction books to spark interest and curiosity!
Especially For Schools - Guided Reading Books!
Guided Reading Books
Character-building stories with a little heart, a little humor, and some twists and turns along the way ...
Fiction - Ages 7-10
Raising Pilot
Hayley is thrilled when she begins raising a guide-dog puppy, but when the time comes to give Pilot up, Hayley isn't sure she can.
Fiction - Ages 4 - 8
Uncle Willy's Tickles -Now in it's second printing!
Kyle's favorite uncle likes to tickle the kids - but Kyle doesn't like it. How can he say "no" to his beloved Uncle?
Fiction - Ages 9 - 12
The Hot Shots
A 6th grade student vs. teacher basketball game is at stake. Brian is the captain of the Hot Shots, but he's only a fair player at best - He just knows the 6th graders are going to get slaughtered!
Fiction - Ages 7 - 9
Building a Winner
Linx are the cool new building toys that all the kids love to play with. But can Kyle's model beat the others?
Fiction - Ages 8 - 11
Josh and TJ
Josh is feeling terrible-his very best friend has just moved away. He even loses his best 'Razzle Stones.' Nothing could be worse until.....
Fiction - Ages 5 - 7
Hootie Joins In
Hootie, a great horned owl, has finally found the perfect tree to live in...until the other birds in the tree have a different idea..
Fiction - Ages 4 - 7
Open Your Eyes, Sidney Miffet!
Sidney always blinks whenever his picture is taken. Will he EVER keep his eyes open?
Fun Activity Books
CLIFFORD, The Big Red Dog!
Everybody's favorite big red dog, CLIFFORD, is back with my four activity books.
Shrek, Madagascar, Over the Hedge, Holly Hobbie and others!
Fun activity books based on movies like Shrek, Madagascar, Over the Hedge, and Holly Hobby!
Magazine Stories
Magazine Stories-FREE
Stories in 'Highlights For Children', 'Spider' and others. Contact me for FREE copies!

Quick Links

E-mail me!
KidsClick!
A great writing site for students! Click on "Writing" when home page comes up
Children's Book Council
The Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrator's
Author Kim Norman's Website
Author Dianne Ochiltree's website
Author Verla Kay's Website
Authors Guild
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