A collection of stories, poems, and non-fiction for beginning readers, by such authors as Dr. Seuss, Else Minarik, and Arnold Lobel.

The text of this book was originally published in slightly different form as Rockin’ reptiles (1997) –Copyright page.

Kate and Lucie’s class has a substitute teacher. Mr. Z can’t keep the class under control, and doesn’t say anything when mean Darlene makes fun of Kate and Lucie. Luckily…